Which railcard is best for students?
Which railcard is best for students? If you're under 26 years old or a full-time mature student, with a 16-25 Railcard you can enjoy 1/3 off a host of different train tickets. And with TransPennine Express you can even enjoy half price Standard Advance Purchase train tickets when you book direct with us.
Do you get student discount on rail travel?
Student Discounts: Save 15% on Train Tickets. Amtrak.
Can international students buy a UK railcard?
Yes, you can. Simply click 'Buy Now on the website homepage and follow the instructions on the screen. Please note that 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.
How to get a free student Railcard?
How to get your free Railcard. Open a 1l2l3 Student Current Account with Santander and register for online banking. A unique code will be sent to your online banking within 5 working days of opening your account. Use this code on Santander's railcard website to order your free Railcard.
Can tourists apply for Railcard?
Can visitors to Britain buy a Railcard online? A: Yes, you can. Simply click 'Buy Now on the website homepage to get started.
How long does a student Railcard last?
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.
Who is eligible for a Railcard?
Whether you are travelling to college, university, work or just for lesiure, if you are aged between 16 and 25 or a mature student in full-time education you can save 1/3 on your rail fares.
Can I use Railcard outside of London?
YES! It is valid yo travel throughout Great Britain so you can use the Railcard to buy tickets anywhere across the National Rail network.
How to apply UK Railcard as an international student?
Applying for a railcard by post Take your application form to the Global Office in University House to ask for your form to be stamped, along with your Student ID and a passport-sized photograph.
What is a student railcard called?
The change of name from Student Railcard to Young Persons Railcard preceded the introduction of these systems by four years, so the status code used has always taken the form Y-P.
Can I get a Railcard as an international student?
A: Yes, you can. Simply click 'Buy Now on the website homepage to get started.
Can non UK citizens get a Railcard?
Yes, you can. Simply click 'Buy Now on the website homepage and follow the instructions on the screen. Please note that 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 digital or plastic Railcard better?
Digital Railcards are stored within the Railcard app on your smart phone or tablet, meaning there's no need to carry the physical card around with you. They can be stored on up to two devices and used quicker than plastic Railcards as they do not need to be sent in the post.
Can I buy a UK Railcard in the US?
If you live outside of the UK, you are not eligible to buy railcards online. However, you can do so via a registered travel agent or at a UK train station. This means if you're coming to the UK to study in the summer, for example, you would be able to buy a railcard.