Can I buy a Railcard before the current one expires?
Can I buy a Railcard before the current one expires? You can renew your 16-25 Railcard bought online within 30 days of its expiry and before your 26th birthday to a digital or a plastic Railcard.
Can I buy a 3 year Senior Railcard at the station?
Whether you want to get a digital Railcard or prefer the traditional version, there are 2 ways you can purchase your Senior Railcard: Online (1-year or 3-year Railcard) At a staffed station ticket office (1-year Railcard only)
Can I buy a Railcard the day before my birthday?
Yes. You can buy or renew your 1-year 16-25 Railcard up to and including the day before your 26th birthday and keep using it until its expiry date. With 3-year 16-25 Railcards you can buy them up until the day before your 24th birthday, which will make the expiry date the day before your 27th birthday.
Can I travel on the day my Railcard expires?
Yes. Your Railcard is valid up until and including the date shown on your Railcard.
Can I buy a Railcard the day before my 31st birthday?
No. You must be between 26-30 to buy a 1-year 26-30 Railcard. You can buy it up to and including the day before your 31st birthday and keep using it until its expiry date.
Can I get a refund on an unused Railcard?
A: No. Unfortunately once a Railcard has been issued it is non-refundable.
How far in advance can I renew a Railcard?
You can renew your Railcard (digital or plastic) up to 30 days in advance of the expiry date.
Can I renew my 26-30 Railcard before it expires?
You can renew your 26-30 Railcard online within 30 days before it expired and before your 31st birthday.
When can I not use my Senior Railcard?
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.
Why don t railcards work before 10am?
Why can't the Network Railcard be used before 10:00am Monday to Friday? The Network Railcard is designed to promote off-peak leisure travel. This means that it encourages people to use trains outside of the busy commuting period which occurs before 10:00am Monday to Friday.
Do I need a photo to renew my Railcard?
Do I need a new photo to renew my Railcard online? No, you won't need to upload a new photo to renew your Railcard online with us. You'll just need to be logged into your Trainline account, select the Railcard type you want to renew, confirm your details and then pay for your new Railcard.
Are railcards only valid after 10am?
You can buy Network Railcard discounted tickets for travel any time on weekends and public holidays or from 10:00am Monday to Friday. You may be able to start your journey a little earlier than 10:00am, see the time restriction easements section for details or check at your local station.
Can you get a different train if yours is delayed?
If your connecting train is with the same carrier as the delayed train you will be able to travel on the next available train to your destination. Speak to the train staff to find out if you can board the next train with your existing ticket as you may need to exchange the ticket for a new one, free of charge.