How long does it take to get a digital Railcard trainline?


How long does it take to get a digital Railcard trainline? In most cases, your digital 16-25 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 16-25 Railcard.


Can I use digital Railcard at ticket machine?

You can get your Railcard in a digital format to be stored in the National Rail Railcard app on your phone or tablet, or as a physical card. You can use your Railcard to buy tickets online, at a ticket office, from a ticket machine, and over the phone.


Where is my digital Railcard code?

It is found within the email confirmation you would have received after we have approved your Railcard application. Click here for more information on download code and managing your Railcard. Please note that the Railcard app is available to download from the Apple Store and the Google Play store.


How do I get my digital Railcard on my phone?

To view your Railcard in the app, you'll need to first log in to your account with the same email address you purchased with. After logging in, navigate to the Account tab and tap on Your Railcards to bring up the list of Railcards you've purchased. Then tap on Download Railcard to download it to your device.


Where is my digital Railcard trainline?

To view your Railcard in the app, you'll need to first log in to your account with the same email address you purchased with. After logging in, navigate to the Account tab and tap on Your Railcards to bring up the list of Railcards you've purchased.


Can you buy a Railcard at the station?

Yes. You can buy a 1-year Family & Friends Railcard over the counter at all staffed station ticket offices.


Does Trainline Digital Railcard work?

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


How do I get my Railcard digitally?

Digital Railcard can be bought online only. Please click on '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 continue with your purchase.


Can I buy a Railcard online and use it straight away?

If you have purchased a digital 16-25 Railcard, in most cases it will be available to use straight away.


How does digital Railcard work?

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 buy a digital Railcard at a station?

At a station You can also apply for your Railcard by visiting any staffed station ticket office within the Network Railcard area and get your Railcard on the same day! Just be sure to allow yourself plenty of time between purchasing your Railcard and before you need to depart for your journey.


Can I buy a Travelcard on Trainline?

You can secure an Off-Peak Family Travelcard on selected Chiltern Railways, c2c, West Midlands Railway and London Northwestern Railway routes at Trainline.


Do you need a photo for a digital Railcard?

You will be asked to provide a digital passport-style photo if you select 'Digital'.


How do I add my Trainline Railcard to Apple wallet?

Add a travel card on your iPhone or Apple Watch
  1. On your iPhone, open the Wallet app.
  2. Tap the Add button .
  3. Tap Travel Card to add a new travel card or tap Previous Card to add a travel card that you've previously added to the Wallet app.
  4. Choose a travel card from the list, or search by location or card name.


How do you get away with no railcard?

If you forget your Railcard you will either be required to buy a new ticket or you may on certain services be liable for a Penalty Fare. However, a train company will normally allow you to claim back this extra expense on the first occasion in each year where this happens.