Does a Senior Railcard cover a couple?
Does a Senior Railcard cover a couple? 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.
How do you use a couple Railcard?
How to use your Two Together Railcard. You'll need to travel as a pair if you want to use your Two Together Railcard. Simply present your Railcard or select it online when you buy your tickets and we'll reduce the fare for you. Don't forget – you'll need to buy tickets for both cardholders at the same time.
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 I use my Railcard for my wife?
Yes. As long as either you (as the main Railcard holder) or the second named Railcard holder is travelling with a child, up to a total of four adults and four children travelling together can get discounts.
Is two together better than senior Railcard?
Two-together will be cheaper as you only need one Railcard between two named holders, 1x£30. With a Senior Railcard you would need one per person, 2x £30. Both of you must travel using the Two Together, so can't be used if you'll travel individually.
What is the difference between family and friends Railcard and two together railcard?
The Two Together Railcard is for two adults (people aged 16 or over) travelling together. It gives no discount on child fares. If you are an adult travelling with a child then the Family & Friends Railcard is the Railcard you need.
Can one person travel on a Two Together Railcard?
Can I use the Two Together Railcard when I am travelling on my own? 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.
What are the limitations of Senior Railcard?
Your Railcard is not valid during the morning peak period when travelling between two stations in the Network Railcard area of validity. Check locally to confirm morning peak times as these do differ. This restriction does not apply on public holidays.
What is the advantage of a Senior Railcard?
A Senior Railcard, also known as the Over 60 Railcard, the Senior Citizens Railcard, or OAP Railcard, is a discount card that makes train travel cheaper for anyone aged 60+. With a Senior Railcard, you can save 1/3 on all Standard and First Class Anytime, Off-Peak, and Advance tickets throughout Britain.
Is it worth buying a Senior Railcard?
Travel light with 1/3 off fares plus great deals on meals, days out and so much more with a Senior Railcard. The Senior Railcard also acts like a discount card where you can get great offers and deals, with discounts on food, museums and more!
Can I use my Railcard before 10am?
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.
Can I buy a Railcard and use it straight away?
If you have purchased a digital 16-25 Railcard, it will be available to use straight away. A download code will be sent to your registered email address, along with instructions on how to download your Railcard. You cannot travel on discounted tickets until you have received your Railcard.
Can I use my Senior Railcard on the London Underground?
Senior Railcard holders can also register their Railcard discount onto an Oyster card to get 1/3 off Oyster pay as you go single fares and daily caps on National Rail, London Underground and Docklands Light Railway services.