Can you use a Network Railcard when travelling alone?
Can you use a Network Railcard when travelling alone? The only railcards that work for people travelling alone are based on age (eg 18-25, 26-30, senior for 60+), disability, veteran or full-time student status. There isn't a general railcard for individuals, except the Network Railcard, which is only valid in the south east of England.
What is a Network Railcard valid for?
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 I use my Network Railcard for more than one person?
Can I use my Network Railcard to buy tickets for other people? A: 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.
What is the Senior Railcard discount?
The Senior Railcard is a Railcard specifically for senior citizens. It gives people aged 60 and over 1/3 off train fares throughout Great Britain.
What are the exclusions for the Network Railcard?
A Network Railcard will not give you discounts on Advance tickets, Season Tickets, First Class tickets, Oyster pay as you go, Eurostar tickets, special excursions or charter trains, or in conjunction with some Train Company special offers.
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.
Can I use a family railcard when travelling alone?
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.
Is Railcard only for one person?
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.
Can I get a Network Railcard online?
You can buy your Network Railcard online or at a staffed station Ticket Office within the Network Railcard area. To buy online, simply click 'Buy Now' on the website homepage and follow the instructions on the screen.
Can I use a Network Railcard on Trainline?
Railcards live in your account in the Trainline app so you can use them on any of your compatible devices.
Does Network Railcard cover London Underground?
You cannot buy Network Railcard discounted tickets for journeys wholly on the London Underground and Docklands Light Railway. However discounted tickets bought for cross-London rail journeys which involve travel on the London Underground are permitted.
Can a US citizen get a UK Railcard?
A: Yes, you can. Simply click 'Buy Now on the website homepage to get started. When you get to the question 'Choose the type of Railcard you would like' select 'Digital' and follow the instructions on the screen to complete your purchase.
Is train free with Oyster?
Every time you make a journey on London's public transport your Oyster card is charged a fare. Once you reach the daily cap (see above) in a day no more fares are deducted from your Oyster card.