Can I renew my Senior Railcard at a station?


Can I renew my Senior Railcard at a station? You can also renew your 1-Year Railcard at a staffed station ticket office.


Can I renew my Senior Railcard using Tesco vouchers?

Use your Clubcard vouchers towards your Railcard and you could be on your way to more places for less. The current cost of the Senior Railcard is £30. Reward Partner codes are only valid for a 1-year Railcard and can't be used for the 3-year Railcard.


What is the Senior Railcard discount?

The Senior Railcard is a Railcard specifically for senior citizens. It gives people aged 60 and over 1/3 off train fares throughout Great Britain.


How far in advance can I buy a Senior Railcard?

If you order online then yes, you can order one up to 14 days in advance of your 60th birthday. Please note that you cannot buy Railcards in advance of your 60th birthday from rail stations.


Is there a Senior Railcard for Europe?

You can buy a Senior Pass if you are 60 or over on the date you choose to start your trip. If you're 59 on your first day of travel, you'll need to order an Adult Pass. The senior discount is available for either 1st class or 2nd class travel.


What do I need to renew my Railcard?

You can renew your Railcard 30 days before expiry, simply:
  1. Log into your account. You will have made this when you first purchased your Railcard.
  2. Click on the Railcard you wish to renew.
  3. Check all the details are correct.
  4. Pay.
  5. And you're done!


Can you buy a Railcard at the station?

Yes. You can buy a 1-year Family & Friends Railcard over the counter at all staffed station ticket offices.


Is a digital Senior Railcard instant?

In most cases, your digital Senior Railcard will be available to use straight away. A download code will be sent to your registered email address, along with instructions on how to download your digital Senior 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.


How long does it take to get a Railcard?

Please allow up to 5 working days for your Railcard application to be reviewed. Once approved, a download code will be sent to your registered email address, along with instructions on how to download your digital 16-25 Railcard.


Can I use my Senior Railcard on the London Underground?

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.