What is a railway gold card?


What is a railway gold card? Overview. If you buy an Annual Season ticket or Annual Travelcard in the South of England, you may qualify for an Annual Gold Card which offer discounts on leisure rail travel for up to 4 adults and 4 children travelling together.


Do over 60s get free tube travel?

Once you reach the eligible age, you can apply for a free Older Person's Freedom Pass(www.londoncouncils.gov.uk opens in a new tab). This is in line with the State Pension age, which is currently 66. The Freedom Pass offers: Free travel on bus, Tube, tram, DLR, London Overground, and Elizabeth line services.


Do over 60s get free bus travel in England?

If you live in England or Wales In England you can get a bus pass for free travel when you reach the State Pension age. If you live in London, you can travel free on buses, tubes and other transport when you're 60, but only within London. In Wales you can get a bus pass when you reach 60.


Can you get a free railcard?

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.


What is the rail discount card for over 50?

Use 'Club 50 Web' from the list of Railcards for the 20% discount. The 10% discount is available at stations or telesales. Conditions of 20% and 10% discounted tickets are as appropriate to the full price ticket purchased.


Who gets free rail travel UK?

Freedom Pass (London) If you are 66 or over and live in London borough, or have a disability and live in London, this pass allows you to travel for free or get discounts on a range of transport services across London, including most National Rail services.


How much discount do you get with a railway card?

Save 1/3 or more on your train travel with a Railcard or discount card. Railcards mean saving on every train journey, giving you a discount of 34% off the full adult fare, and some offer up to 60% off child fares too.


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 OAP bus pass anywhere in the UK?

Your bus pass is valid for use on all registered Bus services within England, so if you are visiting other places you should be able to use your pass. It is not valid in Wales* or Scotland.