What are the restrictions on family and friends Railcard?
What are the restrictions on family and friends Railcard? The two adults don't need to travel together but you do need to be travelling with at least one child between the ages of 5 and 15 to be eligible for the discount. What's more, up to four adults and four children can travel on the same card and receive the savings.
Is Family and Friends Railcard worth it?
The Family & Friends Railcard gets you 1/3 off Standard Anytime, Off-Peak and Advance adult fares, and 60% off for kids' fares too. And because there's no limit to the number of times you can use your Railcard, the potential for family adventures is huge.
Can you use family and friends Railcard anytime?
When can I use a Family & Friends Railcard? A Family & Friends Railcard can be used for travel across the National Rail network at any time of the day, apart from journeys between two stations within the London and South East area during morning Peak hours.
What is the Senior Railcard discount?
The Senior Railcard is a Railcard specifically for senior citizens. It gives people aged 60 and over 1/3 off train fares throughout Great Britain.
What are the exclusions for the Network Railcard?
A Network Railcard will not give you discounts on Advance tickets, Season Tickets, First Class tickets, Oyster pay as you go, Eurostar tickets, special excursions or charter trains, or in conjunction with some Train Company special offers.
Where is family and friends Railcard valid?
You can use your Railcard on all franchised train operating companies that provide services within England, Scotland and Wales. Railcards do not give discounts on Eurostar services, Charter services, and Heritage Railways unless state otherwise.
What are the rules for a family and friends Railcard?
While only two adults can be named as cardholders, up to four adults and four children can travel on the same card and receive the savings. You don't need to travel together and you don't need to be related. You must travel with at least one child between 5 and 15 to get the discount.
What are the restrictions on a Network Railcard?
You can use your Network Railcard to get discounts on tickets for travel from 10:00am Mondays to Fridays and at any time on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays. Please note, the 10:00am Monday to Friday Network Railcard time restriction applies to all ticket types.
Can you use Network Railcard before 10am?
You can use your Network Railcard to get discounts on tickets for travel from 10:00am Mondays to Fridays and at any time on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays. Please note, the 10:00am Monday to Friday Network Railcard time restriction applies to all ticket types.
What is the difference between family and friends 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 I use friends and family Railcard before 9am?
No. Railcard discounts are available throughout Britain but they are not available on tickets for morning peak period services, for journeys wholly within London & South East Network Railcard area on Mondays to Fridays.
Do I need a photo for a family and friends Railcard?
You will need a passport style photo (shoulders up) if you are purchasing a digital Family & Friends Railcard online.
Do pensioners get free rail travel in UK?
You can get an older person's bus pass when you reach State Pension age, which is currently 66 for both women and men. If you're 60 or over and live in London, then you can get free travel on buses, trains and other modes of transport in and around London with a 60+ London Oyster photocard.
Can I use my Railcard before 9am?
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 someone travel with me on my Railcard?
Yes. You as the cardholder can buy tickets for your named companion and up to four children as long as they are travelling with you.
What times can you not use Railcard?
Time Restrictions The only time you can't use your Two Together Railcard is at morning peak times, ie before 0930 Monday to Friday. Remember, on weekends and public holidays this restriction doesn't apply, so you can get out and start having adventures whatever time you like.