How much discount does a Railcard give?
How much discount does a Railcard give?
How much discount does a Railcard give? That’s a great question. You can save up to 1/3 off the cost of your tickets with a Railcard. Two Railcards (the 16-17 Saver and the Job Centre Plus) give 50% off.
Your guide to Railcards
We know that navigating Railcard restrictions can be tricky, so we’ve produced this handy guide to help you choose the right one for you. Simply click the railcard name to find out more information.
| Railcard | Discount | Things to Remember |
| 16-17 Saver | 50% | Not valid on ScotRail, Caledonian Sleeper or in First Class. |
| 16-25 | 33.4% | £12 minimum fare applies Monday to Friday (except Bank Holidays, during July & August and on Advance tickets). Not valid on First Class fares except First Class Advance tickets. |
| 26-30 | 33.4% | £12 minimum fare applies Monday to Friday (except Bank Holidays and on Advance tickets). Not valid on First Class fares except First Class Advance tickets or on tickets routed ‘Caledonian Sleeper only’. |
| Annual Gold Card | 33.4% | Requires purchase of a valid season ticket. Valid only within Gold Card area, not valid before 09:30 Monday to Friday. |
| Network Railcard | 33.4% | Valid only within Network Railcard area. Not valid before 10am Monday to Friday. £13 minimum fare also applies Monday to Fridays (except Bank Holidays). Minimum fare of £19.60 on Anytime Day Travelcards applies at all times. |
| Disabled Persons Railcard | 33.4% | No time restrictions. Discount also applies to one passenger accompanying the card holder. |
| HM Forces Railcard | 33.4% (60% for children) | Leisure travel only. Cannot be purchased at stations or online. |
| Veterans Railcard | 33.4% | £12 minimum fare applies Monday to Friday (except Bank Holidays, during July & August and on Advance tickets). |
| Job Centre Plus Railcard | 50% | Valid only on Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets, as well as Season Tickets for up to three months. |
| Senior Railcard | 33.4% | Not valid for journeys wholly within the Network Railcard area during the morning peak. Exceptions apply. |
| Two Together Railcard | 33.4% | Not valid before 09:30 Monday to Friday (except Bank Holidays). |
| Family & Friends Railcard | 33.4% (60% for children) | Not valid for journeys wholly within the Network Railcard area during the morning peak. Exceptions apply. Not valid in First Class. |
How do I know if I’m getting a Railcard discount?
As you can see in our guide, some Railcards have a minimum fare or aren’t valid at all before a certain time on weekdays. Don’t worry, our site will always make it clear what kind of discount you’re receiving on your ticket.
When you’re searching for the services you’d like to travel on, simply click on the one you’d like followed by the ‘i’ symbol (highlighted in yellow):
This will bring up a full list of information about your ticket. Look for the section that says ‘Passengers’ which tells you how much the ticket costs and if a Railcard has been added (highlighted in yellow). If your ticket would be cheaper without any discount, compared to a minimum fare applied to your Railcard, then we’ll charge you the cheaper undiscounted fare.
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