Can my family use my Railcard?


Can my family use my Railcard? Can I use my Railcard to buy tickets for other people? A: Yes. As long as either you (as the main Railcard holder) or the second named Railcard holder is travelling with a child, up to a total of four adults and four children travelling together can get discounts.


How many people does a family Railcard cover?

What's more, up to four adults and four children can travel on the same card and receive the savings. You don't need to be related either, so it's great for big fun days out. The great news is that if you're with kids under 5, they travel completely free.


Can I use my family Railcard without a child?

Am I eligible to use a Family & Friends Railcard? A: Any adult can buy a Family & Friends 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.


What are the rules for family and friends Railcard?

The Family & Friends trial Railcard gives 1/3 off adult rail fares and 60% off kids' fares. Minimum group size is at least one adult (the named cardholder) and at least one child aged 5 to 15 years. Maximum group size is four adults aged 16 years or over and four children (aged 5 to 15).


What is a family travelcard?

What is a Family Travelcard? A Family Travelcard is a group return ticket in to London with a minimum of 1 adult and 1 child travelling. The ticket includes unlimited travel on the London Underground and London Bus network for the day.


Can I use my Railcard for my wife?

Yes. As long as either you (as the main Railcard holder) or the second named Railcard holder is travelling with a child, up to a total of four adults and four children travelling together can get discounts.


What are the benefits of the family railcard?

The Family & Friends Railcard gets you 1/3 off Standard Anytime, Off-Peak and Advance adult fares, and 60% off for kids' fares too. And because there's no limit to the number of times you can use your Railcard, the potential for family adventures is huge.


Do I need a photo for a family and friends Railcard?

You will need a passport style photo (shoulders up) if you are purchasing a digital Family & Friends Railcard online.


Do all railcards need a photo?

Under 'Choose the type of Railcard you would like' you can select if you want a 'Digital' or a 'Plastic' Railcard. You will be asked to provide a digital passport-style photo if you select 'Digital'. You do not need a photo if you have ordered a 'Plastic' Network 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.


Do they check railcards?

Do they always check Railcard? A: 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.


Can I use my Railcard on behalf of someone else?

Yes. As long as either you (as the main Railcard holder) or the second named Railcard holder is travelling with a child, up to a total of four adults and four children travelling together can get discounts.


Can I use my boyfriends 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.