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Save around £106 a year*
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What is a 26-30 Railcard?

Digital-only and oh-so convenient, the 26-30 Railcard is your ticket to destinations around Great Britain. Get 1/3 off train tickets for just £35 a year. After just a few trips, your Railcard pays for itself!

Buy your 26-30 Railcard online and start using it instantly. No waiting for it to arrive in the post. You can even transfer your Railcard to another device if you switch phones.

*Annual saving is based on the average savings made by combined Railcard holders between April 2025 and March 2026, excluding price of Railcard.

Am I eligible for a 26-30 Railcard?

If you’re aged between 26 and 30, you can get a 26-30 Railcard. It’s really that simple!

You’ll just need to provide proof of age with a valid photo ID, like your passport, UK driving licence, or EEA national identity card.

Good to know

  • Buy a 26-30 Railcard any time before your 31st birthday and keep using it for a whole year.

What travel discounts can I get with a 26-30 Railcard?

  • Travel at any time. A minimum fare of £12 applies if travelling before 10am, Monday to Friday

  • Minimum fare does not apply to Advance tickets or on public holidays

  • Ticket types included:

    • Standard Anytime (Day, Single, or Return)

    • Standard Off-Peak (Day, Single, or Return)

    • Standard Super Off-Peak (Day, Single, or Return)

    • Standard and First Class Advance

  • In and around London:

    • Anytime Day Travelcards – when bought as part of your ticket from outside London Zones 1 to 9 (subject to a minimum fare of £23.60)

    • Oyster pay as you go Off-Peak (National Rail, London Underground and Docklands Light Railway)

    • Gatwick Express, Stansted Express and Heathrow Express

  • PlusBus day tickets

  • Combined rail to sea journeys:

    • some rail/sea journeys with Wightlink and Red Funnel Ferries to stations on the Isle of Wight

    • Hovertravel services to and from Ryde Hoverport

    • Stena Line ferries to the Republic of Ireland.

    • discount is only available on tickets as part of a journey from/to a National Rail station or on combined rail/sea journeys from/to Ryde Hoverport

  • Rover tickets and Ranger tickets

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How to buy your 26-30 Railcard

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How to use your Railcard

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Buy your Railcard

Buy your digital Railcard online.

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Book your tickets

Use your Railcard when buying tickets to save instantly.

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Carry your Railcard

Keep your digital Railcard on you when travelling.

Why people choose a Railcard

" I love having the Railcard on my phone. It’s one less thing to think about and carry. Set-up was also really easy. Fab option to have at hand – it’s saved me loads!"

Hannah

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Start using your Railcard today

Download the Railcard app and add your Railcard to your phone. It’s so simple – just use the activation link in your confirmation email.

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Need assistance for your train journey?

If you are a disabled or less mobile passenger, you can: