Can you get a 3-year railcard at 26-30?


Can you get a 3-year railcard at 26-30? No. You must be between 26-30 to buy a 1-year 26-30 Railcard. You can buy it up to and including the day before your 31st birthday and keep using it until its expiry date.


Is the 26-30 Railcard worth it?

A 26-30 Railcard costs £30 and it'll save you 1/3 on rail fares throughout Great Britain for a whole year, including all Standard and First Class Advance fares. Take a look at all the ticket types you can make savings on.


Can you use 26-30 railcard at peak times?

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. You can view all the Railcards available here.


How old can you get a 26-30 Railcard?

If you're between 26 and 30 years old, you're eligible. It's that simple! You can buy a National Rail 26-30 Railcard any time before your 31st birthday and keep using it for a whole year, until its expiry date.


Can a 35 year old get a Railcard?

If you are aged 26-30 years old and still in full-time education, you can choose whether to buy a 26-30 Railcard, or buy a 16-25 Railcard as a mature student. Mature students who are over the age of 30, can only choose the 16-25 Railcard option and apply as a mature student.


What happens if you buy a 3-year railcard at 24?

Yes. You can buy or renew your 1-year 16-25 Railcard up to and including the day before your 26th birthday and keep using it until its expiry date. With 3-year 16-25 Railcards you can buy them up until the day before your 24th birthday, which will make the expiry date the day before your 27th birthday.


Can you put 26-30 Railcard on Oyster?

26-30 Railcard Get 1/3 discount on off-peak pay as you go travel. Add your discount to an Oyster card or 18+ Student Oyster photocard. You can also buy discounted Off-Peak Day Travelcards to travel: At any time on weekends and public holidays.


Can you get a 26-30 Railcard for 3 years?

The 26-30 Railcard is only available for 1 year.


How much does it cost to renew a 26-30 Railcard?

It costs £30 to renew your 26-30 Railcard for one year, and you're eligible to renew up to the day before your 31st birthday.


How to get a 26-30 Railcard when over 30?

No. You must be between 26-30 to buy a 1-year 26-30 Railcard. You can buy it up to and including the day before your 31st birthday and keep using it until its expiry date.


Is a 3-year railcard available to under 24s only?

You can get a 3-year 16-25 Railcard right up until the week before your 24th birthday. Please do not wait until the last day before your 24th birthday to apply.


Can I get a 3-year Railcard?

A: You can get a 3-year 16-25 Railcard right up until the week before your 24th birthday.


Is the 16-25 Railcard the same as 26-30?

The 26-30 Railcard essentially offers the same discounts as the 16-25 Railcard. The only difference is that the railcard for those over 25 will not include discounts for Caledonian Sleeper tickets.


Can I buy a 3 year 16-25 Railcard at 24?

Yes. You can buy or renew your 1-year 16-25 Railcard up to and including the day before your 26th birthday and keep using it until its expiry date. With 3-year 16-25 Railcards you can buy them up until the day before your 24th birthday, which will make the expiry date the day before your 27th birthday.


Can international students get a Railcard?

A: Yes, you can.