What is the 26 Railcard discount?


What is the 26 Railcard discount? The 26-30 Railcard gives you to 1/3 off most rail fares in Great Britain. You can use this Railcard at any time as long as you meet the minimum fare of £12 between 4:30 – 10am Mon- Fri excluding bank holidays.


Is the 26-30 Railcard worth it?

A 26-30 Railcard costs £30 and it'll save you 1/3 on rail fares throughout Great Britain for a whole year, including all Standard and First Class Advance fares. Take a look at all the ticket types you can make savings on.


How does the Railcard discount work?

With a Railcard you can get 1/3 off the price of most train fares. Most Railcards are priced at just £30 for 1-year or £70 for a 3-year Railcard (roughly £23.30 a year). Typically, the cost of your Railcard will have paid for itself after one or two trips.


Which Railcard is best for 31 year old?

You can buy a National Rail 26-30 Railcard any time before your 31st birthday and keep using it for a whole year, until its expiry date. These great savings mean you can save money on trips into town, family weekends, getaways or... as many times as you like.


What proof do I need for 26-30 Railcard?

You can buy the 26-30 Railcard online only. Simply click 'Buy Now' on the website homepage and follow the instruction on the screen. You will need to provide a valid passport or UK driving licence or EEA National Identity Card number to prove your date of birth and a digital passport-style photo.


Is there a Railcard for 26 year olds?

The 26-30 Railcard is available to buy online and as it is our first digital-only Railcard, you can download it and start saving right away.


Can a 33 year old get a Railcard?

If you are aged 26-30 years old and still in full-time education, you can choose whether to buy a 26-30 Railcard, or buy a 16-25 Railcard as a mature student. Mature students who are over the age of 30, can only choose the 16-25 Railcard option and apply as a mature student.


Can I use my 26-30 Railcard for someone else?

A: No. The Railcard is for your use only, and provides discounts only on tickets bought for your own use. It does not cover anyone accompanying you.


Can I renew my 26-30 Railcard at 30?

You can renew your 26-30 Railcard before your 31st birthday, providing it is due to expire within 30 days. Unfortunately, you won't be able to renew your 26-30 Railcard early if it is due to expire after your 31st birthday, however, you may be eligible for one of our other Railcards.


How does a 26-30 Railcard work?

What is the 26-30 Railcard? If you are aged 26-30 the National Rail 26-30 Railcard will save you 1/3 on leisure journeys across Britain for just £30 a year. It is the first digital-only Railcard and it's available to buy online and downloaded to the Railcard app on a smartphone.


Can you renew 26-30 Railcard for 3 years?

The 26-30 Railcard is only available for 1 year.


How much discount do you get on a 26-30 Railcard?

Your National Rail 26-30 Railcard will save you 1/3 off a wide range of tickets .


What is the best Railcard for a 32 year old?

If you are aged 26-30 years old and still in full-time education, you can choose whether to buy a 26-30 Railcard, or buy a 16-25 Railcard as a mature student. Mature students who are over the age of 30, can only choose the 16-25 Railcard option and apply as a mature student.


Can I get a Railcard at 30 years old?

You can buy a National Rail 26-30 Railcard any time before your 31st birthday and keep using it for a whole year, until its expiry date. These great savings mean you can save money on trips into town, family weekends, getaways or... as many times as you like.


Can 2 people travel on a 16-25 Railcard?

Can I use my Santander 16-25 Railcard to buy tickets for other people? No. The Santander 16-25 Railcard is for your use only, and provides discounts only on tickets bought for your own use. It does not cover anyone accompanying you.


Are railcards worth it?

While railcards might seem like an expensive investment for those who don't regularly travel by train, do not underestimate their worth. Most railcards mean you could save up to 1/3 on train fares.


Can 2 people use the same Railcard?

A: No. The Railcard is for use by you and the second named adult on your Railcard when you are travelling together. The two named cardholders must travel together for the entire journey for their discounted tickets to be valid.