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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.

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!

*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 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.

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  • 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

You will need to provide ID to prove your age and eligibility, along with a passport-style photo.


Accepted forms of ID


• Passport

• UK driving licence (excluding Northern Ireland)

• EEA national identity card

To buy online, visit the Senior Railcard sales page and follow the instructions on screen. You will need to provide your proof of ID and 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 Senior 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.


You will need to provide ID to prove your age and eligibility.


Accepted forms of ID


• Passport

• UK driving licence (excluding Northern Ireland)

• EEA national identity card

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

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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

Your Senior Railcard is not valid during the morning peak period when travelling between 2 stations in the Network Railcard area. Check locally to confirm morning peak times, as these do differ, or see the Senior Railcard time restriction easements.


This restriction does not apply on public holidays.

Yes! You can buy a Senior Railcard up to 2 weeks before your 60th birthday if you buy your Railcard online.

No. The Senior Railcard provides discounts only on tickets bought for your own use. It does not cover anyone accompanying you.

You can use a passport, driving licence, or EEA national identity card to prove your age and eligibility for Senior Railcard.

If you’re buying a Senior Railcard online

Enter the details from your photo ID during checkout.

If you’re buying a Senior Railcard over the phone

Our customer support team will take your details over the phone if you’re using a passport, driving licence or EEA national identity card.

If you’re buying a Senior Railcard by post

Download the Railcard application form and send the completed form to us, along with a copy of your photo ID and a passport-style photo.

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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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