Can I use my Railcard at any time of day?
Can I use my Railcard at any time of day? 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.
Is a senior railcard worth it?
Senior Railcard holders save on average £76* per year, and the Railcard typically pays for itself within 3 journeys. * Average saving is based on the average savings made by Senior Railcard holders between April 2021 and March 2022, excluding price of Railcard.
Can 2 people use Senior Railcard?
No. The Railcard is for your use only, and provides discounts only on tickets bought for your own use. It does not cover anyone accompanying you.
Is 9.30 off peak?
In general, Off-Peak hours begin at 09:30 from Monday to Friday in cities and large towns, and at 09:00 everywhere else. If your train is scheduled to depart after this time, you can travel with an Off-Peak ticket.
Why does Railcard not work in morning?
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.
Can you use a Railcard at any time?
You can buy Network Railcard discounted tickets for travel any time on weekends and public holidays or from 10:00am Monday to Friday.
When can I not use Railcard?
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.
Do I need to show my Railcard on the train?
A: Yes. You must show your valid Network Railcard (digital or plastic) when you buy your ticket and travel on the train.
Can I put my Railcard on my phone?
With a Railcard, you'll enjoy ? off most fares when you go by train. Download the app now so you will never forget your Railcard again- have your Railcard on your mobile, ready for your next train journey.
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.
Can 2 people use the same Railcard?
A: No. The Railcard is for use by you and the second named adult on your Railcard when you are travelling together. The two named cardholders must travel together for the entire journey for their discounted tickets to be valid.
Can you use Railcard in person?
Yes. You can buy a digital or plastic Two Together Railcard for another person as long as they are aged 16 years or over. You will need to provide two separate passport-style photo (one of yourself and one of the other named cardholder).
Can I use my Railcard as a ticket?
Using your Railcard You can use your Railcard to buy tickets online, at a ticket office, from a ticket machine, and over the phone. When you enter a journey into our Journey Planner, you can add the number and type of Railcards you wish to use.
Can I use an off peak travel card at 5pm?
Off-Peak Day Travelcards are valid for unlimited travel from 09:30 Mondays to Fridays, (00:01 Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays) on the day for which the ticket is dated and until 04:29 on the following day.
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.