Can you buy a ticket for someone else using a Railcard?
Can you buy a ticket for someone else using a Railcard? Many railcards allow you to buy tickets for people who are travelling with you. You cannot buy tickets with a railcard discount and give them to someone who will be travelling alone without a railcard.
Are Railcard photos strict?
Your head and shoulders should be in close-up, with your face clearly visible and filling approximately 70% of the frame (in the same way it would for a passport or driving licence). The image must be in sharp focus. Please make sure that your face is not obscured by hats or hair.
Can friends and family use my Railcard?
Two adults can be named as cardholders on your Family & Friends Railcard. The two adults don't need to travel together but you do need to be travelling with at least one child between the ages of 5 and 15 to be eligible for the discount.
Do you need photo ID for two together railcard?
If you will be buying a two together rail card, be advised that you will need a passport quality photo for each person to attach to the card. Just bring your extra passport photo(s) from home. Had we known, we could have saved 20 pounds and a whole lot of stress. You do not need a photo for a senior railcard.
What is the difference between a family and friends railcard and a Network Railcard?
Day Save info & to book online. 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.
What are the rules for a family and friends Railcard?
While only two adults can be named as cardholders, up to four adults and four children can travel on the same card and receive the savings. You don't need to travel together and you don't need to be related. You must travel with at least one child between 5 and 15 to get the discount.
How do I share my digital Railcard?
If you have a second cardholder named on your Family & Friends Railcard they can also download the Railcard to their device to use the Railcard when you aren't, provided they are travelling with a child age 5-15. You will need to click “Manage my Railcard on the website homepage to log in to your account.
Can I share my Railcard on Trainline?
The Railcard is associated to only the email address it was purchased under and it can be shown on the account holders Trainline App. The Railcard can not be shown on the other cardholders account, but we hope that doesn't matter as you both need to travel together anyway.
Can I use my daughters 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.
Is the Railcard a physical or digital card?
Digital Railcards are stored within the Railcard app on your smart phone or tablet, meaning there's no need to carry the physical card around with you. They can be stored on up to two devices and used quicker than plastic Railcards as they do not need to be sent in the post.
Can I use my Railcard before 9am?
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 I use my senior railcard to buy ticket for someone else?
The Railcard and tickets bought with it are not transferable to anyone else and you must not give, lend, or resell them. Only the named cardholder can use the Railcard. 2.4. Train Companies will not issue refunds on unused/unwanted Railcards, or extend their validity period.
Do you need a photo for a Railcard?
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.