Designed for people aged 26-30, you can use your Railcard on as many trips as you like. So whether that’s heading on a staycation, visiting friends and family, or simply commuting to work, you’ll save ⅓ off every journey. The typical annual saving for those with a 26-30 Railcard is £251 per year, and it usually pays for itself within a couple of journeys. So for frequent travellers - or even occasional ones - it’s well worth the £35 investment.
What is a 26-30 Railcard?
For 26-30 year olds, inclusive
Get ⅓ off rail fares
Just £35 per year
Or £80 for three years
Digital Railcard so you’ll never lose it
Exclusive offers and discounts
How to get a 26-30 Railcard
How much does the 26-30 Railcard cost?
A one-year Railcard is just £35 and saves you ⅓ on every train ticket you buy. If you know that you’ll be travelling a lot - a daily commute, perhaps, or you just like to travel by train - then it makes sense to get a three-year Railcard. Rather than £35 each year, you’ll just pay £80 and you can sit back, relax and enjoy your train journeys knowing that you’re making huge savings.
Who can use a 26-30 Railcard?
It’s simple: If you’re aged between 26 and 30, you can buy this Railcard. You can even purchase it any time before your 31st birthday and keep using it for a whole year until it expires, so you can keep saving for even longer.
How to buy and use a digital Railcard
You can only buy a 26-30 Railcard online - just head to our hub or app and enter your details. You’ll need:
A valid debit or credit card
Proof of eligibility to show that you’re aged 26-30
A passport-style photo, which you can take with your phone
Your personal details
Once downloaded, you can start saving on your travels straight away with no need to wait for the post as the 26-30 Railcard is the first digital-only Railcard. If your phone runs out of battery or gets lost, you can swap your 26-30 Railcard to another mobile device. Present your Railcard when you buy your ticket (or add it online when you're searching for a journey) and we’ll reduce the fare for you.
Where can I buy a 26-30 Railcard?
Once you’re all signed up, you can start using your Railcard to receive 1/3 off your train fares.
How to use your 26-30 Railcard
The 26-30 Railcard is the first digital-only Railcard. It is available to buy online or download on the Railcard smartphone app. Once downloaded, you can start saving on your travels straight away – with no need to wait for the post. If your phone runs out of battery or gets lost, you can swap your 26-30 Railcard to another mobile device. Present your Railcard when you buy your ticket (or add it online when you're searching for a journey) and we’ll reduce the fare for you.
Railcards aren’t refundable. However, if your train is delayed, you can get compensation withDelay Repayif your train is delayed by 15 minutes or more. If you book your train tickets directly through us you’re eligible for Automatic Delay Repay, so you don’t even have to apply for compensation and we’ll process a claim for you automatically within 24 hours of your journey.
You can renew your Railcard any time before your 31st birthday.Just head to the26-30 Railcard sitewithin 30 days of the card’s expiry date. Log in, check your details, pay for your renewal and enjoy great savings for another year!
You can use your Railcard for savings on most train tickets, including:
Anytime tickets
Off-Peak singles and returns
Standard and First Class Advance tickets
You can’t use the Railcard for any other First Class services other than Advance tickets, and it can’t be used for Season tickets.
There’s a £12 minimum fare for all journeys made between 0.30 and 09.59 Monday to Friday (not applicable on public holidays). As you can’t use your Railcard for Season tickets, if you frequently travel during the morning rush hour for work or study, a Season ticket might be more cost-effective for you.
Are there any other Railcards?
There are a number of other Railcards that could help you save on your train fares. Here's a selection: