Get up to 30% off Railcard & Plus Gifts on TrainPal
· Enjoy 1/3 off discount travel with a digital Railcard
· Get 100% off admin fee & 3% off for strikes day
Why should you get a digital Railcard?
Which is the right Railcard for you?
Each Railcard offers a similar discount - 1/3 off the price of an adult fare, as well as some great discounts for children too. Choosing the right one for you depends on things like your age, where you live, and how you like to travel.
· Great for ages 16-17 solo travel
· 50% discount on most tickets, including seasons
· Valid for 1 year or until your 18th birthday
· Great for ages 16-25 solo travel
· Save 1/3 on eligible rail-travel fares
· Average annual savings up to £189!
· 3-year Railcard available to under 24s only
· Great for ages 26-30 solo travel
· Save 1/3 on eligible rail-travel fares
· Average annual savings up to £251!
· Great for ages 60+ solo travel
· Save 1/3 on eligible rail-travel fares
· Average annual savings up to £98!
· For ages 16+ couples travel together
· Named passengers save 1/3 on eligible fares
· £15 each! Best discount for couple travel
· Great for families who love to travel
· 1-4 adults save 1/3 on eligible fares, 1-4 children save 60%
· Average annual savings up to £114!
· Covers London and the South East
· 1-3 adults save 1/3, 1-4 children save 60% on eligible fare
· Average annual savings up to £136!
Railcard Introduction
Railcard Type
There are seven types of UK Railcards available on the TrainPal app. These are:
* Network Railcard
* 16-17 Saver
* 16-25 Railcard
* 26-30 Railcard
* Family & Friends Railcard
* Two Together Railcard
* Senior Railcard
About Price on the Trainpal App
All Railcards cost £30 for the whole year. Some Railcards are also available as a three-year option for £70, giving you even greater value for money (therefore costing around £23 per year).
Railcard Price
| Type | Suitable for | Discount | 1-year Price | 3-year Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Railcards by age | ||||
| 16-17 Saver | Ages 16-17 | 1/2 Off | ￡30 | - |
| 16-25 Railcard | Ages 16-25 | 1/3 Off | ￡30 | ￡70save ￡20 |
| 26-30 Railcard | Ages 26-30 | 1/3 Off | ￡30 | - |
| Senior Railcard | Ages 60+ | 1/3 Off | ￡30 | ￡70save ￡20 |
| Railcards by group | ||||
| Two Together Railcard | • Ages 16+ • Must travel together | 1/3off for 2 named people travel together | ￡30 save £30 than buying seperately | - |
| Family&Friends Railcard | • Up to 4 adults and4 children aged 5-15 • At least 1 adult and 1 child must travel together | 1/3 off for adult & 60% off for kids | ￡30 save up to £90 than buying separately | - |
| Railcards by region | ||||
| Network Railcard | • Up to 4 adults and4 children aged 5-15 • Travellers in the South-East Network Railcard zone | 1/3 off for adult & 60% off for kids in London and the South East of England | ￡30 | - |
How to buy and use a digital Railcard on the TrainPal App?
Download TrainPal App and follow 6 easy steps to enjoy with your Railcard.
Why buy a digital Railcard on TrainPal?
No more switching
Your can manage your train tickets and Railcards in one place by adding a digital Railcard to your TrainPal account. You won't need to switch between apps or dig around for your physical Railcard.
No more worry
When you add a digital Railcard to your TrainPal account, it can be stored on any devices you use. So you never worry about forgetting or losing your railcards.
Available at any time
TrainPal works hard to offer a one-stop service for our users' train travel. By adding a digital Railcard to your TrainPal account, you'll find your railcard is right where it needs to be, for example, when the ticket inspector is coming.
More discount
Enjoy 1/3 off your train tickets as soon as you buy your digital Railcard on the TrainPal app. If you buy with your friends on the TrainPal app, you get up to ￡3 more off.
FAQs
Q:What are digital Railcards?
Digital Railcards which allow you to purchase discounted tickets for eligible train services. Digital Railcards can be used to save money on tickets. We welcome the use of eligible digital Railcards when you are buying your train tickets with us. These can be applied to your purchase within our booking service. There are a number of digital Railcards that you can use in Great Britain.
Q:How do I add a Railcard?
Regardless of whether your Railcard was purchased from TrainPal or another platform, you can add it when searching for tickets.
Q:How do I use a Railcard?
Once you've purchased a Railcard using the TrainPal app, tap "Download" to store your Railcard on your device. After applying your Railcard to a booking, sign in to your account and show your Railcard to the train conductor when asked. If you purchased a Railcard from another platform, carry it with you and show it when asked.
Q:Can I claim a refund if I don't use my Railcard?
No. Unfortunately, once a railcard has been issued it is non-refundable.
Q:What happens if I lose my device?
In the unfortunate scenario where you lose your device, you can simply download your digital Railcard to a new device.
Q:Why has my Railcard been blocked?
If we detect suspicious activity on your Railcard, it will be blocked until we have had the chance to speak to you.
During this period, your Railcard will no longer be valid for travel.
If your Railcard has been blocked, you will need to contact us so that we can better understand the activity that has caused your Railcard to be blocked.
Please follow these four easy steps:
Step 1: Login to our app
Step 2: Find your blocked Railcard.
Step 3: Select ‘Contact us’.
Step 4: Describe your circumstances and submit.
Q:How do I renew my Railcard online?
It's super easy! If your Railcard is expiring in the next 30 Days, or has already expired you will see a button to "Renew" in TrainPal APP. Click on "Renew" and follow the steps, you can renew your Railcard with a couple of clicks. You won't need to type in your ID number or upload your photo again ( except for Two Together Railcard holder want to change the second card holder).
Q:Am I eligible to renew my Railcard?
Senior/Network/Family Railcards: You can renew your Railcard if the card status is Action or Expired.
16-17 Saver: If you are still 17, you can renew your 16-17 Saver online. Your 16-17 Saver will be valid up until the day before your 18th birthday.However, if you are approaching your 18th birthday, then you may want to consider purchasing the 16-25 Railcard as it may provide you discounts for a longer period.
16-25 Railcard: You can renew your Railcard if the valid date of your current card is before your 26th Birthday. If you are not aged 16-25 currently, you are not eligible to renew 16-25 Railcard. However, you can consider phurchase a 26-30 Railcards.
26-31 Railcard: You can renew your Railcard if the valid date of your current card is before your 31th Birthday. If you are not aged 26-31 currently,you are not eligible to renew 26-30 Railcard. However, you can consider phurchase Two Together, Family or Network Railcards.