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Railcards

A railcard can save you 1/3 off many tickets – and there’s a wide range of railcards to choose from.

Get discounts with your railcard

Important notice: If you’re having trouble buying a Railcard online and you’re due to travel shortly, you can buy most 1-year Railcards at any staffed National Rail ticket office (see individual Railcard websites for details). If you’re having issues with your existing Railcard, please contact the Railcard Team on Twitter, Facebook, 0345 3000 250 or railcardhelp@nationalrail.co.uk. For more info please visit: www.railcard.co.uk.

A railcard can save you up to 1/3 off a wide variety of tickets, including some of those bought for journey’s using Southern Railway. Most Railcards cost £30 for a year and can be purchased online or from your local station.

Find out all about the different types of Railcards and see which one suits you best using the handy information below.

If you have a Key Smartcard with keyGo, you can also add your Railcard to your keyGo account. Easily Pay-as-you-go with your Key Smartcard, and we will discount your fare on your keyGo journeys.

If you are a keyGo customer you can save money with keyGo weekly capping. Make as many journeys as you like between two stations on our network across the week (04:30 Monday – 04:29 Monday) and only pay the equivalent weekly season price.


Veterans railcard

Save 1/3 on rail fares with a Veterans Railcard. Nominate a travel companion and they'll get 1/3 off when travelling with you, plus up to 4 children save 60%

Find out more about the Veterans railcard
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16-17 Saver

A new card offering a 50% discount for 16-17 year-olds is now on sale. If you hold a 16-17 Saver you can now purchase single and return tickets online   

Find out more about the 16-17 Saver

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Family and Friends railcard

If you’re travelling in a group with children, the Family and Friends railcard is ideal, as you can get 1/3 off rail fares to travel across Britain.

Find out more about the Family and Friends railcard

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Disabled Persons railcard

If you have a disability that makes train travel difficult, you will be able to get a Disabled Persons Railcard.

Find out more about the Disabled Persons railcard

16-25 Railcard

Regularly commute to school, college or work? This Railcard is perfect if you are aged between 16 and 25, or if you’re a full-time student over 25 years old.

Find out more about the 16-25 Railcard
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26-30 railcard

The first digital-only Railcard, which is available to buy online and can be downloaded to the Railcard app on any smartphone. If you’re aged 26-30 this Railcard will save you 1/3 on journeys across Britain for only £30 a year. Buy your Railcard today and download to start travelling and saving straight away.
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Network railcard

Travelling regularly in London and South East England? The Network Railcard could be just what you need. You can get 1/3 off adult tickets (for up to four adults) from the Essex and Kent coasts to Exeter in the west, King’s Lynn in the north and Brighton in the south. You can also save 60% on child tickets (for up to four children aged 5-15).
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Senior railcard

Whether you’re visiting family, seeing friends or heading off sight-seeing, an Over-60 Railcard will save you money. The Senior Railcard prices are just £30 a year or £70 for a three-year card and include all standard and first class tickets.
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Two Together railcard

Regularly travel with a loved one or a friend? Why not get yourself a Two Together Railcard! At a cost of just £30 a year, you only have to be over 16 and travel together for this Railcard to be valid. Save 1/3 off train fares for your upcoming adventures.
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