Can I have my Railcard on two devices?
Can I have my Railcard on two devices? You can store your digital Railcard on up to two devices at a time.
Do trains check your Railcard?
Yes. You must show your valid Network Railcard (digital or plastic) when you buy your ticket and travel on the train. Failure to present a valid Railcard will mean you have to pay a full fare or you may on certain services be liable for a Penalty Fare.
Do they check railcards in UK?
Yes. You must show your valid Railcard when you buy your ticket. You also need to have your Railcard with you on each journey and present it to staff when your ticket is checked aboard the train.
Can tourists apply for Railcard?
Can visitors to Britain buy a Railcard online? A: Yes, you can. Simply click 'Buy Now on the website homepage to get started.
Is there a non digital Railcard?
Unfortunately, you can only have one version of your Railcard – either plastic or digital.
Are railcards worth it?
While railcards might seem like an expensive investment for those who don't regularly travel by train, do not underestimate their worth. Most railcards mean you could save up to 1/3 on train fares.
How do I use my family Railcard?
To use it, at least one of the group travelling must be named on the Railcard and there must also be at least one child travelling on a child rate ticket. The named Railcard holder must travel for the entire journey with any passengers who have been bought discounted tickets.
Can you use a Railcard outside of London?
YES! It is valid yo travel throughout Great Britain so you can use the Railcard to buy tickets anywhere across the National Rail network.
Do Trainline railcards work abroad?
At Trainline, we sell international rail passes for many countries and continents across the globe including Europe, Great Britain and Japan. Keep scrolling to see which passes you can buy with us, tap the blue button to book your pass straight away or tap find out more to read your dedicated guides to each pass.
What happens if you say you have a Railcard but don t?
Failure to present a valid Railcard will mean you have to pay a full fare or you may on certain services be liable for a Penalty Fare.
How do I prove I have a Railcard?
If you bought your Railcard at a station, both the paper printed Railcard and the photocard must be presented. Failure to present a valid Railcard will mean you have to pay a full fare or you may on certain services be liable for a Penalty Fare.
Can I link my Railcard to my phone?
If you have already bought a digital Railcard, you should have received a 'digital Railcard Download code' on both the purchase confirmation page and by email. Once you've got this code, go to the Railcard app, tap on the '+' button in the top left of the screen and enter your code.
How do you get away with no railcard?
If you forget your Railcard you will either be required to buy a new ticket or you may on certain services be liable for a Penalty Fare. However, a train company will normally allow you to claim back this extra expense on the first occasion in each year where this happens.