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Get 1/3 off train tickets
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Further discounts for family and friends traveling with you
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Get deals on food and entertainment
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Save around £154 a year*

What is a Network Railcard?


The Network Railcard is perfect for people who travel across London and the South East. It’s the fastest way to get discounts on train tickets, so you can shop, visit, and have fun with extra savings.

The best part? You can get discounts on tickets for family and friends travelling with you. Save 1/3 on train tickets for up to 3 more adults and a whopping 60% on up to 4 child tickets.

See the Network Railcard area map
How much can I save?

  • You can save around £154 each year*. After just a few trips, your Railcard pays for itself!

*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 Network Railcard?


You can use a Network Railcard if you’re aged 16 and over and travel within London and the South East. It’s really that simple! And there’s more to save when you travel with others.

  • Travelling with other adults


    Save 1/3 on up to 4 adult tickets, including your own

  • Travelling with kids aged 5 to 15


    Get 60% off up to 4 child tickets

  • Travelling with kids under 5


    Children under the age of 5 get free train travel, whether you use a Railcard or not

What travel discounts can I get with a Network Railcard?

  • Journeys within London and the South East after 10am Monday to Friday, and all day on weekends and public holidays. View the Network Railcard area map. (A minimum fare of £13 applies Monday to Friday only, and a £1 minimum fare applies to child tickets, ages 5 to 15, at all times)

  • Some stations may allow you to start you journey earlier than 10am Monday to Friday. View all easements on time restrictions.

  • Ticket types included:

    • Standard Anytime (Day, Single, or Return)

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

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

  • In and around London:

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

  • 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

    • 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

View full terms and conditions

You can only use the Network Railcard to the boundary

If you travel outside the Network Railcard area, you will have to buy full-price tickets for the journey outside the area. You must purchase these tickets before you cross the boundary and the train you are travelling on must stop at the boundary station.

How to buy your Network Railcard

Anyone aged 16 years and over can buy a Network Railcard, there are no eligibility criteria.


You will just need a passport-style photo if you are applying for a digital Railcard.

To buy online, visit the Network Railcard sales page and follow the instructions on screen. You will need to provide a passport-style photo if you want a digital Railcard. 


For a digital Railcard

Once your online payment has been successful you will receive an email confirmation and acknowledgement of your application number (this confirmation cannot be used to buy discounted tickets).


We will then send you another email with an activation link to download your Railcard to the Railcard app. 


For a physical Railcard

  • Please allow up to 10 days for standard delivery

  • Special Delivery orders placed before 5pm, Monday to Thursday, are delivered within 2 days

  • Special Delivery orders placed before 11am, Friday to Sunday, are delivered within 3 days

To buy your Network Railcard at a station, you will need to download and complete a Railcard application form and go to any staffed station ticket office to apply in person.

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 often use my Network Railcard when I’m coming to meet friends and go to exhibitions in London. I can spend the money I save on tea and cake! And it’s really good value, because you can also get the discount for other people if you’re travelling together."

Rachel

Offers you’ll love

Your Railcard opens up a world of exclusive offers on your favourite food, experiences and entertainment.

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Hoseasons Parks and Lodges Offer

Hoseasons Parks and Lodges

Save 5% on Hoseasons Lodges, Parks and Boating breaks with your Railcard

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Railbookers Offer

Railbookers

We’ve teamed up with Railbookers to give Railcard holders a 5% discount on holidays by train.

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Railcard Theatre Tickets Offer

Railcard Theatre Tickets

Save up to 50% on theatre tickets and gain access to our exclusive offers!

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60 days free with tastecard Offer

60 days free with tastecard

Get 2-for-1 meals or 25% off your total bill at thousands of restaurants across the UK.

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3 months FREE reading at Readly Offer

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With Readly, you’ll unlock access to an incredible selection of over 8,000 newspapers and magazines, all at your fingertips.

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Virgin Wines Offer

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Get £50 to spend at Virgin Wines plus FREE delivery and FREE stemless wine glasses!

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Save 20% with your Railcard on Virgin Experience Days Offer

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There’s thousands of experiences all across the UK just waiting to be discovered, so get ready to start exploring!

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Need a helping hand?

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

Get help with my Railcard

Yes! You can use your Network Railcard to buy tickets for other people if they travel with you on the same journey.


A Network Railcard gives you 1/3 off tickets for you and up to 3 adults, plus 60% off tickets for up to 4 kids.


They must travel with you and begin their journey from the same station to get the Network Railcard discount.

You can buy Network Railcard discounted tickets for travel at any time on weekends and public holidays, and from 10:00 Monday to Friday. (You may be able to start your journey a little earlier than 10:00, see the Network Railcard time restriction easements for details or check at your local station.)


The 10:00 Monday to Friday time restriction applies to all types of tickets.

You can’t use your Network Railcard to buy tickets only for use on the London Underground or Docklands Light Railway.


You can buy an Anytime Day Travelcard with your Network Railcard if your journey begins outside of London Zones 1 to 9. This includes travel on National Rail, London Underground, Docklands Light Railway, and London buses. A £23.60 minimum fare applies.

No, unfortunately you can’t use your Network Railcard for discounts on Season tickets, or weekly and monthly Travelcards.


You can buy an Anytime Day Travelcard with your Network Railcard if your journey begins outside of London Zones 1 to 9. A £23.60 minimum fare applies.

Anyone aged 16 or older can buy a Network Railcard.

The Network Railcard area includes London and the surrounding South East areas, such as Brighton and Reading.


Your Network Railcard can be used for train travel to and from these destinations.


Check the Network Railcard area map to see which stations are included.

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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Need assistance for your train journey?

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