Railcards & Travelcards

Examples of rail cards

Saver cards

SaverIdeal forPrice
16-17 SaverThe 16-17 Saver offers 50% off standard Anytime, Off-Peak, Advance and Season tickets for anyone aged 16-17 years. Discounted tickets are valid on National Rail services across Great Britain except on ScotRail and Caledonian Sleeper services. Your 16-17 Saver will be valid for one year or until you turn 18.
*Discounted tickets currently only available to purchase online and at Chiltern station ticket offices.
£30

Railcards

Railcards offer a discount of 1/3 on travel across the National Rail network.

RailcardIdeal forPrice
Veteran's RailcardFor people that have served for at least one day in Her Majesty's Armed Forces (Regular or Reserve) or Merchant Mariners and seen duty on legally defined military operations. Get 1/3 off most rail travel. Veteran's railcard.£30
16-25 RailcardAged between 16 and 25, or over 26 and in full time education? After just a few journeys, or one big one you could make your money back on the cost of the railcard.  16-25 Railcard (formerly Young Persons Railcard)£30
26-30 RailcardAged between 26 and 30, get 1/3 off leisure travel with the first digital only railcard downloaded to an app on your Smartphone. On sale from 2nd Jan.  Not able to be used via the Chiltern site until 23rd Jan 2019.   During this time, you will be able to apply the Young Persons Railcard discount on Ticket Vending Machines and on the website..   26-30 Railcard £30
Two Together RailcardFor any two named adults travelling together. You don't have to be a couple - you can get one with a best friend, or one of the family. For only £15 each you'll have made your money back in no time.  Two Together Railcard£30
Family & Friends RailcardTwo named adults can save when travelling with children (ages 5 - 15). When at least one of the named adults travels with at least one child then discounts are available. You can travel in groups of up to four adults and four children (ages 5 - 15), so it's great for days out. Family & Friends Railcard (formerly Family Railcard)£30
Senior RailcardIf you're aged 60 or over then this card offers a discount on journeys all over the National Rail network. Senior Railcard£30
Disabled Person's RailcardIf you have a disability that makes travelling by train difficult, you may qualify for a Disabled Persons Railcard. The railcard offers 1/3 off travel for you and a friend right across the country. Disabled Persons Railcard£20
Network RailcardEnjoy great discounts on off-peak rail travel in the Network Railcard area. On Chiltern Railways this includes travel to London and all stations as far north as Banbury, Oxford and Aylesbury Vale Parkway.  Network Railcard 

 

Travelcards

If you're planning to make more than one journey in London on the Tube or DLR and don't have an Oyster card, a Travelcard is the cheapest way of travelling around the city.  There are a variety of Travelcards available :

TravelcardIdeal for
Anytime day TravelcardThis gives you a same day return to London Marylebone plus travel on London's transport network. You can travel to London and return at any time with this ticket.
Off Peak day TravelcardPeople who want to visit at the weekend any time, or who want to arrive in London after 10am* during
Travelcard Season TicketTravelcard season tickets can be purchased for 7 days, or for any length of time between 1 month to 1 year.
Family TravelcardWith a Family Travelcard you get discounted same-day return travel to London and as many rides as you like on London's tubes, buses and trains. Valid on all trains except those arriving into London Marylebone before 10am on weekdays, it’s available for groups from 1 adult and 1 child up to 2 adults and 4 children. To find out more and purchase a Family Travelcard, please visit your local ticket office.
Weekend TravelcardThe Weekend Travelcard gives you 2 consecutive days' return travel to London Marylebone plus travel on London's transport network.  Our Weekend Travelcard is only available from Aylesbury, Stoke Mandeville, Wendover or Great Missenden. The ticket is valid on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays.

Railcard Restrictions

RailcardRestrictionRestriction valid onExceptions to restrictions
16-17 SaverNo restrictions  
16-25 RailcardMin. fare of £12 before 10amMonday - Friday (excluding bank holidays)Advance fares and July & August
26 - 30 RailcardMin. fare of £12 before 10amMonday - Friday (excluding bank holidays)Advance fares
Family & Friends RailcardNot valid in London & South East morning peakMonday - Friday (excluding bank holidays) 
Two together RailcardNot valid before 9:30amMonday - Friday (excluding bank holidays) 
Senior RailcardNot valid in London & South East morning peakMonday - Friday (excluding bank holidays) 
Network RailcardNot valid before 10am. Min. fare of £13 at all timesMonday - Friday (excluding bank holidays) 
Disabled Persons RailcardNo restrictions  
Veterans RailcardMin. fare of £12 before 10amMonday to Friday (excluding bank holidays)Advance fares and July & August
Annual Gold CardNot valid before 9:30amMonday - Friday (excluding bank holidays) 

 

 

 

 

*Passengers travelling within the London fare zones (travelling between stations from West Ruislip, South Ruislip, Northolt Park, Sudbury Hill Harrow, Sudbury & Harrow Road, Wembley Stadium, Harrow-on-the-Hill, Rickmansworth, Chorleywood, Chalfont & Latimer or Amersham to/from London Marylebone) can use this ticket from 0930.

National Rail Conditions of Travel

All tickets and travel are subject to the National Rail Conditions of Travel. A copy of the 'National Rail Conditions of Travel' is available from staffed ticket offices or in a PDF to download at www.nationalrail.co.uk/nrcot

Additional Conditions of Travel

Oyster and contactless: If you use Oyster or contactless on a National Rail service (either wholly or as part of a through journey), there are additional conditions to those in the National Rail Conditions of Travel. Links to the current versions of these documents are also available at www.nationalrail.co.uk/nrcot