When should I renew my Railcard?
When should I renew my Railcard? You can renew your Railcard (digital or plastic) up to 30 days in advance of the expiry date. Click here for the step by step guide on how to renew your Railcard.
How do I renew my railcard before it expires?
Simply click 'Renew my Railcard' on the website homepage, enter your log in details, click on 'Renew' under your expired or soon to expired Railcard, select 'Digital' or 'Plastic' under 'Choose the type of Railcard you would like' section and follow the instruction on the screen to complete your purchase.
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 buy a 3 year Senior Railcard at the station?
Whether you want to get a digital Railcard or prefer the traditional version, there are 2 ways you can purchase your Senior Railcard: Online (1-year or 3-year Railcard) At a staffed station ticket office (1-year Railcard only)
Can I buy a Railcard the day before my birthday?
Yes. 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 renew 26-30 Railcard for 3 years?
The 26-30 Railcard is only available for 1 year.
How much does it cost to renew a 26-30 Railcard?
It costs £30 to renew your 26-30 Railcard for one year, and you're eligible to renew up to the day before your 31st birthday.
Can I travel on the day my Railcard expires?
Yes. Your Railcard is valid up until and including the date shown on your Railcard.
Can I buy a Railcard the day before my 31st birthday?
No. You must be between 26-30 to buy a 1-year 26-30 Railcard. You can buy it up to and including the day before your 31st birthday and keep using it until its expiry date.
How do I renew my Railcard?
- Log into your account. You will have made this when you first purchased your Railcard.
- Click on the Railcard you wish to renew.
- Check all the details are correct.
- Pay.
- And you're done!
How far in advance can I renew a Railcard?
You can renew your Railcard (digital or plastic) up to 30 days in advance of the expiry date.
Can I renew my Railcard on Trainline?
You'll just need to be logged into your Trainline account, select the Railcard type you want to renew, confirm your details and then pay for your new Railcard.
Can I renew my 26-30 Railcard before it expires?
You can renew your 26-30 Railcard online within 30 days before it expired and before your 31st birthday.
How do I renew my Railcard before 30?
You can renew your 26-30 Railcard online within 30 days before it expired and before your 31st birthday. Simply click 'Renew my Railcard' on the website homepage, enter your log in details, click on 'Renew' under your expired or soon to expired Railcard and follow the instruction on the screen.
How long do railcards take to arrive?
If you paid for 'Special Delivery' and placed your order before 15:45pm, your Railcard will be delivered within two days (Monday to Thursday) or three days (Friday to Sunday). If you are applying as a mature student please allow an additional 5 working days for your application to be reviewed and approved.
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.