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Get 1/3 off most train tickets
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Save around £114 a year*
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What is a Senior Railcard?

Fancy a swish day out in London? Heading to the coast with the grandkids? You can use your Senior Railcard to save on train tickets across Great Britain. If you love to travel by train, you can get started with a 1-year Railcard and save 1/3 on tickets, or grab a 3-year Railcard for just £80 and save on train travel for the next 3 years.

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

How much can I save?

  • Buy a Senior Railcard and save around £114 every year*. After just a few journeys, your Railcard pays for itself!

Am I eligible for a Senior Railcard?

You can get a Senior Railcard if you are aged 60 or over.

You’ll also need to provide proof of age. We know – most of you don’t look at day over 60! Buy a Senior Railcard online or at a staffed station to start saving on train travel.

Ways to prove your age for a Senior Railcard:

  • Passport

  • UK driving licence

  • EEA national identity card

Sign up for a Railcard account for easy renewals in the future. No further ID checks needed.

Renew online in little time

  • Buy your Railcard online and skip the ID check when it’s time to renew. No muss, no fuss.

What travel discounts can I get with a Senior Railcard?

  • Ticket types included:

    • Standard and First Class Anytime (Day, Single, or Return)

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

    • Standard and First Class 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

  • Caledonian Sleeper tickets – Club Solo or Classic Solo rooms and seated products

  • 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

  • Through tickets on RailAir – for travel between Reading and Heathrow Airport only

  • Rover tickets and Ranger tickets

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How to buy your Senior Railcard?

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How to use your Railcard

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Buy your Railcard

Buy a digital or physical Railcard online, or you can buy a physical Railcard at a staffed station.

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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 or physical Railcard on you when travelling.

Why people choose a Railcard

" I had a wonderful, stress-free day in London visiting museums like the V&A. The Senior Railcard saved me money on travel and getting around the city was easy and convenient. The whole day was relaxed and I really enjoyed myself – I’ll definitely be using my Railcard again!"

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Need assistance for your train journey?

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

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If you need support with your Railcard or your account, we can help.

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Enjoy fantastic deals on days out when you travel by train

Find things to do, 2FOR1 deals, 1/3 OFF savings and many other great discounts at top attractions across Great Britain, with National Rail’s Days Out Guide.

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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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