Can I use my Network Railcard before 10am?


Can I use my Network Railcard before 10am? You can use your Network Railcard to get discounts on tickets for travel from 10:00am Mondays to Fridays and at any time on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays. Please note, the 10:00am Monday to Friday Network Railcard time restriction applies to all ticket types.


Can you use a Railcard for 1st class?

Absolutely! You can save 1/3 of the ticket price of First Class tickets with all but one of the Railcards advertised on our website.


Do railcards work at peak time?

This depends on the type of railcard some railcards are only valid on Off-peak fares such as the 26-30 railcard, others are available to use all day such as the Senior railcard.


What is the difference between a Network Railcard and a family railcard?

A Family Railcard can be used anywhere in Great Britain (all train companies) whereas a Network Railcard is valid in the London and South East area. Remember a Railcard lasts a whole year so you can use it again for future trips.


Where does Network 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.


Can you use Network Railcard for 2 people?

You can purchase tickets for yourself and up to three adults travelling with you and they will also get up to 1/3 off their rail fare. Plus, you can take up to four children (aged 5 to 15 years) with you and save 60% on each child fare.


Can I use my two together railcard before 9am?

A: You can travel on Two Together Railcard discounted tickets from 09:30am Monday to Friday and at any time on weekends and public holidays. Two Together Railcard discounted tickets cannot be used between 04:30am and 09:29am Monday to Fridays (excluding public holidays).


Can I use Network Railcard with Oyster?

To link your Oyster card and railcard, you need to take your Oyster card and your railcard to an Underground station, Overground ticket office or some National Rail ticket offices and ask the clerk to add your discount entitlement to your Oyster card. It will be valid until the expiry of the railcard.


Can I use friends and family Railcard before 9am?

No. 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 I use my Railcard before 9 30?

Time Restrictions The only time you can't use your Two Together Railcard is at morning peak times, ie before 0930 Monday to Friday. Remember, on weekends and public holidays this restriction doesn't apply, so you can get out and start having adventures whatever time you like.


What is morning peak time on trains?

Peak train times are generally between 06:30 and 09:30, and from 16:30 to 19:00. This is when the trains are busiest, with commuters travelling between work and home. However, with more people working from home, you'll have a more peaceful journey than you once would!


Can I use my Railcard on the day it runs out?

Yes. Your Railcard is valid up until and including the date shown on your 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.


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.


Can you use train tickets at any time?

Anytime train tickets are completely flexible tickets that let you travel at any time of the day. If you know you have to be somewhere but aren't sure for how long, then an Anytime ticket is the perfect way to cover all your bases.