What age can you get a 16-25 Railcard?

What age can you get a 16-25 Railcard? You must be aged between 16 and 25 years old to purchase this Railcard, unless you qualify under condition 4.3. 4.2. 3-year 16-25 Railcards are available online only and may be purchased up until the day before your 24th birthday.

Can you be 25 and have a 16-25 Railcard?

You can buy or renew your 1-year 16-25 Railcard up to and including the day before your 26th birthday and keep using it until its expiry date. With 3-year 16-25 Railcards you can buy them up until the day before your 24th birthday, which will make the expiry date the day before your 27th birthday.

Can you buy a 16-25 Railcard online?

You can buy your 16-25 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.

What can I do with a 16-25 Railcard?

Can you use 16-25 Railcard anytime?

Yes you can. However, for all journeys made between 4:30am and 10:00am Monday to Friday a minimum fare of £12 is payable. There is no minimum fare when you travel at weekends, on Public Holidays, or during July and August.

How to get 30% off Oyster?

Get an 18+ Student Oyster photocard You can save 30% on Travelcards and Bus & Tram Passes with our 18+ Student Oyster photocard. You can also use this Oyster card to pay as you go but you won't receive the 30% discount. Find the cost of Travelcards and Bus & Tram Passes.

How much does a 16-25 Railcard take off?

It's called the 16-25 Railcard and it allows you to purchase a train ticket at a reduced rate, typically 1/3 off the price of thr full adult fare. There is no limit to the number of times you can use your Railcard although some Railcards can only be used outside of peak times.

Who is eligible for 16-25 Railcard?

The Railcard is available to residents of Great Britain aged between 16 and 25 years of age and mature students in full-time study. You will be required to provide details of your valid passport of UK driving licence as proof of age and mature students need to prove eligibility.

What is the difference between 16 25 and 26 30 Railcard?

The 26–30 has a minimum fare of £12 between 04:30 and 10:00 on weekdays. The 16–25 has the same restriction, but the minimum does not apply to Advance fares, and it does not apply during July and August. Also you can use the 16–25 Railcard on the Caledonian Sleeper, but not 26–30.

How to get a free Railcard 16-25?

Through a student bank account One of the main ways that students are able to get a free 16-25 railcard is through student bank accounts. Many banks offer similar student accounts so try to differentiate themselves from other banks by offering a free railcard. One of the main banks to offer such a perk is Santander.

Can I buy a 16-25 Railcard for my son?

A: Yes, you can buy a 16-25 Railcard for another person online as long as they are between 16 and 25 years old or are mature students attending a recognised college or University in the United Kingdom for 15 hours or more a week for at least 20 weeks a year.

Can I use my 16-25 railcard before 10am?

Yes. You can use your Railcard with Anytime, Off-Peak train tickets and Advance tickets. However, for all journeys made between 4.30am and 10am Monday to Friday a minimum fare of £12 is payable.

Is the 16-25 Railcard better than 16 17?

16-17 Saver gives 50% off Standard Anytime, Standard Off-Peak, Standard Advance and Season tickets for travel at any time of the day. The 16-25 Railcard is aimed at leisure travel and gives 1/3 off Standard Anytime and Standard Off-Peak tickets, as well as Standard and First Class Advance tickets.

Which banks give free railcards?

You'll get a free Santander 16-25 Railcard which could save you 1/3 on rail travel in Great Britain letting you travel all over England, Scotland and Wales for less.

Is it worth getting a 16-25 Railcard?

Get 1/3 off plus deals on meals, hotels and loads more! Costing only £30, the 16-25 Railcard can pay for itself in just a couple of trips. Over a year, you could save an average of £159*. Save even more with a 3-year Railcard (16-25s only).