Does a Railcard count as a photocard?
Does a Railcard count as a photocard? If you are renewing your Season ticket you can use your existing Photocard. Please note any form of railcard (including 16-25 Railcards) cannot be used as a Photocard.
Do I need a photocard if I have a Railcard?
Photocards are needed on any period Season ticket with the exception of Oyster Cards. If you are renewing your Season ticket you can use your existing Photocard. Please note any form of railcard (including 16-25 Railcards) cannot be used as a Photocard.
Why are railcards a thing?
The card is intended to encourage leisure travel by rail by offering discounts for adults and accompanying children on a wide range of off-peak fares. The range of discounts available, and the price of the card, have varied since that time, but the card has always been valid for a year's unlimited frequency of use.
Can tourists buy railcards UK?
Can visitors to Britain buy a Railcard online? A: Yes, you can. Simply click 'Buy Now on the website homepage to get started.
Can you add Railcard to photocard?
16-25 Railcard 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.
Is it cheaper to have a Railcard?
About Railcards Whether it's a day out in the city or in the countryside, a trip to catch-up with your friends or visiting the family, with a Railcard you can save 1/3 on your train trips. A Railcard saves you money on almost every journey you take.
Is Railcard only for UK citizens?
National railcards They cost £30 (£20 for the Disabled Persons card). Not just for Brits! 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.
Are UK railcards worth it?
However, at peak times you can only use railcards when the cost of the ticket is over £12. This doesn't apply to the Disabled Person's Railcard. This essentially means a railcard is almost always worth using, except for a short journey at peak times.
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.
Is a Railcard an actual card?
Railcards are cards that you can purchase annually to get discounted train fares.
How do I prove I have a Railcard?
If you bought your Railcard at a station, both the paper printed Railcard and the photocard must be presented. 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 as a ticket?
Using your Railcard You can use your Railcard to buy tickets online, at a ticket office, from a ticket machine, and over the phone. When you enter a journey into our Journey Planner, you can add the number and type of Railcards you wish to use.
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.