What are the restrictions on the Railcard 16 25?
What are the restrictions on the Railcard 16 25? There are plenty of ways you can use your Railcard, for both long and short trips. Better still you can use it anytime on weekends, public holidays and during the week. The only restriction is that if you travel between 04:30 and 09:59 Monday to Friday (except during July and August) a minimum fare of £12 will apply.
Can you use a Railcard for 1st class?
Absolutely! You can save 1/3 of the ticket price of First Class tickets with all but one of the Railcards advertised on our website.
Do they check Railcard on trains?
Yes. You must show your valid Railcard when you buy your ticket. You also need to have your Railcard with you on each journey and present it to staff when your ticket is checked aboard the train.
Can I use my Senior Railcard before 9.30 am?
The Seniors railcard has few limitations ,generally no travel before 9.30 am on weekdays.
What can I do with a 16-25 Railcard?
- Standard Anytime tickets (Day, Single or Return)
- Standard Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets (Day, Single and Return)
- Standard and First Class Advance tickets.
- Anytime Day Travelcards.
- Express Trains to the Airport.
Can I use my 16-25 Railcard before 9am?
You can use your 16-25 Railcard before 9am but journeys made before 10am will be subject to a minimum fare of £12 (excluding Advance tickets).
Do they always check railcards?
Ticket checks are very frequent and you are always asked for your Railcard. Furthermore, to get away with buying a Railcard-discounted ticket without holding a valid Railcard, you would have to rely on not having your ticket checked.
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.
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.
Why don t railcards work before 10am?
Why can't the Network Railcard be used before 10:00am Monday to Friday? The Network Railcard is designed to promote off-peak leisure travel. This means that it encourages people to use trains outside of the busy commuting period which occurs before 10:00am Monday to Friday.
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.
Can I use my 16-25 Railcard on the day it expires?
Yes. Your Railcard is valid up until and including the date shown on your Railcard.
Can you use a 16 17 Railcard before 9am?
A 16-17 Saver Railcard can be used at any time for Standard Peak tickets and Off-Peak travel in England and Wales.
Can I use my Railcard before 9 30?
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.
Are railcards only valid after 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.
Why does Trainline not apply my Railcard?
Why wasn't my Railcard discount applied? Railcards offer you up to 1/3 discount on your train tickets, but discounts won't be applied in the following scenarios: The Railcard does not apply to the route you're travelling on. For example, the Network Railcard is only valid for journeys in the South East of England.
What happens if you say you have a Railcard but don t?
Failure to present a valid Railcard will mean you have to pay a full fare or you may on certain services be liable for a Penalty Fare.