How do I get a paper Senior Railcard?


How do I get a paper Senior Railcard? You can buy your Senior Railcard online or at a staffed station Ticket Office. To buy online, simply click ''Buy Now'' on the website homepage and follow the instructions on the screen.


Is it better to have a physical or digital Railcard?

Digital Railcards are stored within the Railcard app on your smart phone or tablet, meaning there's no need to carry the physical card around with you. They can be stored on up to two devices and used quicker than plastic Railcards as they do not need to be sent in the post.


Can I change my digital Railcard to a paper one?

Unfortunately you can only have one version of your Railcard – either plastic or digital. Once you have purchased your Railcard you cannot change the type of Railcard you have.


Can I have a plastic Senior Railcard?

Unfortunately, you can only have one version of your Railcard – either plastic or digital. Once you have purchased your Railcard you cannot change the type of Railcard you have. A: Please go to Manage my Railcard on the website homepage to log in to your account.


How do I use my Senior Railcard at Ticket Machine?

How do I use it?
  1. Buying tickets online. Select the Senior Railcard option from the railcards dropdown.
  2. Using the ticket machine. Once you've chosen your route, select the Senior Railcard button.
  3. In the ticket office. Show your Senior Railcard when buying your ticket.
  4. On the train.


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.


How much does a Senior Railcard cost?

Senior Railcard The smart way to save money on your rail travel for anyone aged 60 and over. Costing just £30 a year, the Senior Railcard saves you 1/3 on all Off-Peak journeys offering you immediate savings. Even better, value is the 3-year Railcard at only £70. Over 50 but not quite 60?


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!


Is a digital Senior Railcard instant?

In most cases, your digital Senior Railcard 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 digital Senior Railcard.


Can I get a non digital senior railcard?

Unfortunately, you can only have one version of your Railcard – either plastic or digital.


Can I buy a Railcard that is not digital?

Unfortunately, you can only have one version of your Railcard – either plastic or digital.


How do physical railcards work?

If you bought your physical Railcard at a rail station, you must carry your separate 16-25 Photocard that was issued at the time of purchase (or where appropriate a 'Permit to travel without Photocard') and you must present this in any circumstance where you present your physical Railcard (i.e. when buying tickets and ...


How long does it take to get a physical Railcard?

Physical Railcard: we aim to dispatch your Railcard within one working day of you ordering it, but it's probably best to allow up to 5 working days for your Railcard to arrive.