You can use your Railcard on all franchised train operating companies that provide services within England, Scotland and Wales. Railcards do not give discounts on Eurostar services, Charter services, and Heritage Railways unless state otherwise.
Can I use my Senior Railcard anywhere in the UK?
Railcard discounts are available throughout Britain but they are not available on tickets for morning peak period services for journeys wholly within London & South East Network Railcard area on Mondays to Fridays.
Can you go anywhere with a Railcard?
Can I use the Railcard to travel anywhere? A: YES! It is valid yo travel throughout Great Britain so you can use the Railcard to buy tickets anywhere across the National Rail network. Can you get a 26-30 Railcard when you’re 31?
What does a Senior Railcard entitle me to?
Your Senior Railcard gets you 1/3 off Standard and First Class Anytime, Off-Peak and Advance fares. And because there’s no limit to the number of times you can use your Railcard, the potential for adventure is huge.
How do I use my Senior Railcard on Trainline?
Once you’ve bought your digital Senior Railcard online with us, you’ll just need to enter your departure and arrival station, select the start date of your ticket and the number of people travelling, then select ‘Senior Railcard’ from the drop-down menu – the 1/3 savings will be applied automatically to your booking.
Can pensioners travel free on trains?
Travel free on bus, tram, Tube, DLR, London Overground and Elizabeth line. You can travel free on TfL services with your Older Person’s Freedom Pass from 09:00 weekdays and anytime at weekends and on bank holidays. If you have a Disabled Person’s Freedom Pass, you can still travel at any time on our services.
Can I use my Senior Railcard on London Transport?
London. Senior Railcard holders can also register their Railcard discount onto an Oyster card to get 1/3 off Oyster pay as you go single fares and daily caps on National Rail, London Underground and Docklands Light Railway services.
Can I use my Senior Railcard before 10am?
Your Railcard is not valid during the morning peak period when travelling between two stations in the Network Railcard area of validity. Check locally to confirm morning peak times as these do differ. This restriction does not apply on public holidays.
Is it worth buying a Senior Railcard?
Your Senior Railcard will save you 1/3 off a wide range of tickets. Why not use our journey planner to see what savings you can make? Your Railcard doesn’t just save you money on travel. It saves you money with our partners too – on days out, museums, hotels and more.
Where does a Railcard cover?
A Network Railcard is a discount card that makes train travel cheaper for anyone in the Network Railcard area (London and the South-East of England) for a whole year.
Are there time restrictions on senior Railcards?
Better still you can use it almost anytime during the week, weekends and public holidays. The only restriction is morning Peak time services, Monday to Friday (not including public holidays) when journeys are made wholly within the London and South East Network Railcard area.
Can a Senior Railcard be used for two people?
No. The Railcard is for your use only, and provides discounts only on tickets bought for your own use. It does not cover anyone accompanying you.
Do senior citizens get discount on UK trains?
Buy a Senior Railcard
For just £30 a year, anyone aged 60+ can get 1/3 off train travel in Britain with a Senior Railcard. You can also buy a 3-year Senior Railcard for just £70.
Do pensioners get free Rail travel in UK?
Freedom Passes give London residents free travel in the city – including trams, National Rail services, the Underground, river services and buses – and free local bus journeys nationally. If you live in London, you can apply for a Freedom Pass if one of the following applies to you: you’ve reached State Pension age.
How do I use my Senior Railcard at the ticket machine?
How do I use it?
- Buying tickets online. Select the Senior Railcard option from the railcards dropdown.
- Using the ticket machine. Once you’ve chosen your route, select the Senior Railcard button.
- In the ticket office. Show your Senior Railcard when buying your ticket.
- On the train.
How do I show my Senior Railcard?
You will need click”Manage my Railcard” on the website homepage to log in to your account. Once logged in, click on ‘Details’ under your active digital Senior Railcard, then click on ‘Manage Digital Devices’ to request a new download code or manage the number of devices your Railcard is on.
Can I use my OAP bus pass on National Express?
You can travel for free anywhere in England, including London on local bus services. It’s not valid for journeys within Scotland or Wales. Free travel is not available on tourist buses or coach services like megabus.com and National Express.
Can I use my OAP bus pass anywhere in the UK?
Where can I use my bus pass? Your bus pass is valid for use on all registered Bus services within England, so if you are visiting other places you should be able to use your pass. It is not valid in Wales* or Scotland.
How can I travel free in train?
Yes, you can travel on this train absolutely free.
Then, who can travel free in Indian Railways?
- School and college going girls can travel free of cost on monthly season ticket (MST) of general class.
- Even boys can travel on general class MST for free in Indian Railways upto class 12th.
Can I link my Senior Railcard to my Oyster?
Senior Railcard
If you’re 60 or over, you can get 1/3 discount on off-peak pay as you go travel. Add your discount to an Oyster card. You can also buy discounted Off-Peak Day Travelcards to travel: At any time on weekends and public holidays.
Can I use my Senior Railcard on the Elizabeth line?
Older Persons pass holders will be able to use their passes from 9.00am on weekdays and at all times at weekends and Bank Holidays on the entire Elizabeth line up to and including Reading.