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Railcards

Don’t think you qualify for a railcard? You might be surprised. There’s a railcard for most people, and it’ll save you 1/3 off many fares.

About railcards

Important notice: If you’re having trouble buying a Railcard online and you’re due to travel shortly, you can buy most 1-year Railcards at any staffed National Rail ticket office (see individual Railcard websites for details). If you’re having issues with your existing Railcard, please contact the Railcard Team on Twitter, Facebook, 0345 3000 250 or railcardhelp@nationalrail.co.uk. For more info please visit: www.railcard.co.uk.

Your railcard gets you discounts on lots of fares, both on Southern and nationwide. Railcards usually cost £30, last for a year, and are available online or from your local station.

We have a range of different railcards for different people – see which one suits you best.

If you have a Key Smartcard with keyGo, you can also add your Railcard to your keyGo account. Easily Pay-as-you-go with your Key Smartcard, and we will discount your fare on your keyGo journeys.

If you are a keyGo customer you can save money with keyGo weekly capping. Make as many journeys as you like between two stations on our network across the week (04:30 Monday – 04:29 Monday) and only pay the equivalent weekly season price.

Veterans railcard

Save 1/3 on rail fares with a Veterans Railcard. Nominate a travel companion and they'll get 1/3 off when travelling with you, plus up to 4 children save 60%

Find out more about the Veterans railcard
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16-17 Saver

A new card offering a 50% discount for 16-17 year-olds is now on sale. If you hold a 16-17 Saver you can now purchase single and return tickets online   

Find out more about the 16-17 Saver

The Family and Friends railcard is great for travelling in a group

Family and Friends railcard

The Family and Friends railcard is great for travelling in a group – you could even save money on just a couple of journeys.

Find out more about the Family and Friends railcard

Do you have a disability which makes travelling by train difficult?

Disabled Persons railcard

If you have a disability that makes train travel difficult, you can get a Disabled Persons railcard.

Find out more about the Disabled Persons railcard

16-25 Railcard

If you're aged 16 to 25, or if you’re 26 and in full-time education, then you can get this railcard.

Find out more about the 16-25 Railcard
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26-30 railcard

If you are aged 26-30 the National Rail 26-30 Railcard will save you 1/3 on leisure journeys across Britain for just £30 a year. It is the first digital-only Railcard and it will be available to buy online and downloaded to the Railcard app on a smartphone. Once downloaded you can then start travelling (and saving) straight away, with no need to wait for the post.
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Network railcard

If you mainly travel in London and South East England, the Network railcard could be for you. For just £30 a year it gives you 1/3 off travel in a huge area – from the Essex and Kent coasts to Exeter in the west, King’s Lynn in the north and Brighton in the south.
Sometimes it takes two to make a great train trip.

Two Together railcard

Sometimes it takes two to make a great train trip.

If you travel a lot with a loved one or a good friend then why not get a Two Together railcard?

The railcard costs £30 a year, and will give you 1/3 off train fares around Britain.

This includes all adult standard and first class tickets.

You both have to be over 16, and you have to travel together, but you don’t have to be related: it’s fine if you’re just good friends!

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Senior railcard

Are you over 60?

Whether you’re visiting family, seeing friends or going sight-seeing, a Senior railcard will save you money.

The railcard costs £30 a year, or £70 for a three-year card.

The card will give you 1/3 off travel around Britain.

This includes all standard and first class tickets.

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