Can you use a Railcard on any train?


Can you use a Railcard on any train? Yes, your Railcard is accepted by all the Train Companies who operate Passenger Railway Services within England, Scotland and Wales. Railcards do not give discounts on Eurostar services, Charter services, and Heritage Railways unless state otherwise.


Do you have to show your 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 non UK residents buy a Railcard?

You don't need to live in Britain or be a UK citizen to be eligible. However, they can only be posted to UK addresses. Buy in person at a staffed railway station (each railcard is different, so it is best to check beforehand with Railcard Help to see if there are any documents that you will need to bring with you).


Do Trainline railcards work on all trains?

Yes, your Railcard is accepted by all the Train Companies who operate Passenger Railway Services within England, Scotland and Wales. Railcards do not give discounts on Eurostar services, Charter services, and Heritage Railways unless state otherwise.


Does Trainline only work in the UK?

Trainline is the world's leading independent rail and bus travel platform, with over 96 million people using their platforms every month. Trainline sells official tickets for train and bus travel in 45 countries across Europe and Asia – including the UK, France, Italy and Spain.


Where does Railcard work?

A Network Railcard is a discount card that makes train travel cheaper for anyone in the Network Railcard area (London and the South-East of England) for a whole year.


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.


Can you use a Railcard outside the UK?

A: Yes, you can. Simply click 'Buy Now on the website homepage to get started.


Does Trainline automatically apply Railcard?

We'll automatically apply your Railcard savings and show you the discounted price. Book your train tickets as a digital ticket, or to be collected at the station. Bring the device your digital Railcard and train tickets are stored on to show to a ticket inspector if asked.


Can I travel with Railcard?

YES! It is valid yo travel throughout Great Britain so you can use the Railcard to buy tickets anywhere across the National Rail network.


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.


Can you buy a Railcard if you are not from the UK?

You don't need to live in Britain or be a UK citizen to be eligible. However, they can only be posted to UK addresses. Buy in person at a staffed railway station (each railcard is different, so it is best to check beforehand with Railcard Help to see if there are any documents that you will need to bring with you).


Can Trainline Railcard be used anywhere?

Yes. Although your Railcard will live in your Trainline App, it can still be used with tickets bought elsewhere.