Senior Railcard

You can get a Senior Railcard if you’re 60 years old or over and you can apply for the Senior Railcard two weeks before you turn 60. Once you’ve got your railcard, you’ll have to wait until your 60th birthday before you can use it.

You can use your Senior Railcard on train journeys across Great Britain – including TransPennine Express routes. So, if you’re visiting anywhere in the North of England or Scotland – such as Leeds, Sheffield, Manchester, Newcastle or Edinburgh – make sure you use your railcard to save money on your train tickets.

The Railcard can be used against a number of ticket types including anytime, off peak and advanced fares. If you want to take advantage of cheaper train tickets, you’ll generally have to avoid travelling during morning peak hours, Monday to Friday. This rule doesn’t apply if it’s a Bank Holiday though, so you can still save 1/3 on your train tickets if you’re going away at Easter or over Christmas, for example.

A Senior Railcard costs £30 for one year, or you can get even more value for money if you buy a three-year railcard, as it only costs £70.

You can either buy your Senior Railcard online or from a staffed ticket office. You’ll need to prove your identity and age with a valid passport, UK driving licence or birth certificate.

Yes, you need to apply for a Senior Railcard. You can do this electronically online, or if you go to a train station you have to download and fill in the relevant form. Don’t forget to take your ID and proof of age.

Don’t worry if you’ve lost your Senior Railcard – you can easily apply for a replacement card online. If you bought your railcard from a train station and still have the stamped receipt, you can get it replaced at a staffed ticket office. It costs £10 to replace a lost or damaged Senior Railcard. If your railcard has been stolen and you have a crime reference number, you can get a free replacement.

You can renew your Senior Railcard online by logging into your account and following the instructions, or you can go to a train station with a staffed ticket office.