Railcards & passes

The new 16–17 Saver gives 50% off most National Rail fares. Whether you’re catching the train to college, seeing friends at the weekend or going away with the family, the 16–17 Saver helps you travel more for less.

Buy the 16-17 Saver for just £35 online at 16-17saver.co.uk  Or call on 0345 301 1656*

Choose to get your 16-17 Saver on your phone or get a card sent to you. 

Find out more here.

The 16-25 Railcard was previously known as the Young Person’s Railcard. 

Not only will you automatically save 1/3 on most tickets across Great Britain with a 16-25 Railcard, but if you book an advance ticket for TransPennine Express services on the TransPennine Express network in advance you’ll save 50%. Please note there is a minimum fare of £12 before 10am on weekdays for Anytime and Off-Peak Singles and Returns, apart from Bank Holidays and fares in July & August.

As well as helping people aged between 16 and 25 save money on their rail journeys, the 16-25 Railcard is also available to people aged over 25 who are in full time education. 

Find out more about applying for a 16-25 Railcard here.

The 26-30 Railcard, also known as the ‘millennial railcard’ is now available across the entire national rail network.

If you’re aged between 26 and 30, you will save 1/3 on train tickets across Great Britain, please note there is a minimum fare of £12 before 10am on weekdays for Anytime and Off-Peak Singles and Returns, apart from Bank Holidays.

This 1-year digital railcard is available to buy online and can be stored in the Railcard app.

Find out more about applying for a 26-30 Railcard here.

If you have a disability that makes travelling difficult – such as a visual or hearing impairment – or you receive a disability-related benefit, you may be able to get a Disabled Persons Railcard.

Disabled Persons Railcard holders can save 1/3 on all train tickets at any time or day of the week – there are no restrictions.

Remember if you’re travelling on the TransPennine Express Network we can help you board our trains and at stations so you can get to your destination safely and comfortably.

Find out more about eligibility and applying for a Disabled Persons Railcard here.

The Family and Friends Railcard can be used for up to four adults and four children – so it’s great for big groups going on days out or holidays. 

Up to two adults can be named as cardholders – and as long as one of the named cardholders is traveling with at least one child aged between five and 15, you can save 1/3 on adult fares and 60% off kids’ train tickets. Please note discounts are not available on tickets for travel on morning peak services for journeys that start and end within the London & South East area, apart from Bank Holidays.

If you’ve got a Family and Friends Railcard you can also save money on lots of activities and days out, which promise to be fun for old and young alike. Find out more information here.

You can save 1/3 off most train journeys if you have a HM Forces Railcard, which is available to members of the Regular Forces or Volunteer Reserves, as well as spouses, civil partners, dependant children, widows and widowers.

A HM Forces Railcard only costs £21 for the whole year. A £12 minimum fare applies to all journeys made before 10:00 Monday to Friday. The minimum fare does not apply on Bank Holidays or in July and August. To find out more details about a HM Forces Railcard and how to apply, click here.

If you’re aged 60 or over, you can get a Senior Railcard and save 1/3 off train tickets for routes across Great Britain – including First Class train tickets.

And if you’re planning ahead so you can go away to celebrate your 60th birthday, you can apply for the Senior Railcard two weeks before the big day. 

Please note discounts are not available on tickets for travel on morning peak services for journeys that start and end within the London & South East area, apart from Bank Holidays.

Find out how to buy your Senior Railcard and what other discounts and offers you can get here.

Do you regularly travel with the same person, such as a relative, friend or colleague? If so, the Two Together Railcard could help both of you save 1/3 off your train tickets.

Not before 09:30 Monday to Friday, but there are no time restrictions over the weekend and this rule doesn’t apply on Bank Holidays.

To find out more about the Two Together Railcard click here.

We are pleased to announce the introduction of a Veterans' Railcard.

Like other Railcards it will offer savings of 1/3 off most rail travel, whether visiting family and friends or simply enjoying a day out. You can also nominate a companion to get 1/3 off when travelling with you and up to 4 children travelling with you get 60% off. A £12 minimum fare applies to all journeys made before 10:00 Monday to Friday. The minimum fare does not apply on Bank Holidays or in July and August.

If you have served for at least one day in His Majesty’s Armed Forces (Regular or Reserve) or Merchant Mariners and seen duty on legally defined military operations, you may be eligible.

A Veterans' Railcard costs just £35 for one year. To find out more details about a Veterans' Railcard and how to apply, click here.

We want to help jobseekers get back on track, so we're offering great value rail fares to get you to that interview and beyond.

Buy train tickets with a Jobcentre Plus Railcard and you'll save 50% on TPE Advance Purchase, Anytime Day, Off Peak and Season Tickets (up to 3 months).

If you're unemployed and claiming Jobseekers Allowance or Universal Credit for 3-9 months (18-24 years old) or 3-12 months (over 25s), you may be eligible.

If you're eligible, you can pick up a free Jobcentre Plus Railcard from your local Jobcentre Plus office.

Find out more about this Railcard here.

Get 1/3 off train travel with the MyCumbria Card.

Available to those living or working in Cumbria, the MyCumbria Card gets you 34% off Off Peak Day Single, Off Peak Day Return and Cumbrian Coast Day Ranger tickets. 

For more information, click here.

Get up to 50% off train travel with the North Lincolnshire Council Concessionary Fare Scheme.

North Lincolnshire Council has arranged a 50% reduction on Anytime Day Returns and Off Peak Day Return tickets for holders of Concessionary and Companion Travel Passes.

Holders of these passes can also get 34% off Anytime Day Single, Anytime, Off Peak and Super Off Peak tickets.

They've arranged free travel in standard class for those with a Disabled Persons Travel Pass too.

For more information, click here.

Get up to 50% off train travel with the North East Lincolnshire Council Concessionary Fare Scheme.

North Lincolnshire Council has arranged a 50% reduction on Anytime Day Returns and Off Peak Day Return tickets for holders of Over 60's Concessionary Travel Passes, Disabled Persons Travel Passes and Companion Travel Passes.

Holders of these passes can also get 34% off Anytime Day Single, Anytime, Off Peak and Super Off Peak tickets.

For more information, click here.