Save on train tickets with a Railcard

You can get cheap tickets by adding your Railcard when purchasing, find out how to save 1/3, 50% or 60% on train tickets.

You can save 1/3, 50% or 60% on train tickets, depending on your particular Railcard.

There’s a Railcard for everyone, view them all on our Railcards page.

There’s a Railcard for everyone, view them all on our Railcards page.

Railcards have either a one-year or three-year validity depending on which one you choose.

Yes, Railcard discounts are available on tube travel, but it depends on the type of ticket purchased. Find out more.

Once you purchase your Railcard, you will receive an email with a digital railcard download code.

The digital download code enable you to add your Railcard to the LNER app. Here's how:

1. Go to the LNER app

2. Tap on MyLNER

3. Tap on Digital Railcards

4. Tap on 'Add a railcard using a download code'.

5. Then enter your code and tap on 'add digital railcard'

Now your railcard will be available once you tap 'view railcard'.

Simply login to your account and renew your current card, or choose the one that’s right for you!

Renew your Railcard

The digital download code enable you to add your Railcard to the LNER app. Here's how:

1. Go to the LNER app

2. Tap on MyLNER

3. Tap on Digital Railcards

4. tap on 'Add a railcard using a download code'.

5. Then enter your code and tap on 'add digital railcard'

6. Tap 'Download to device'

Now your railcard will be available once you tap 'view railcard'.

Yes! Your discounted ticket is not valid unless you bring your Railcard with you. Luckily if you buy online, you can add your Railcard to your digital wallet, so you won’t forget it! Just open it up on your mobile device!

Login to get your Digital Railcard or view it on the LNER app (if purchased through us) under 'my LNER'.

You can request a refund on Railcards within 14 days of purchase as long as they haven’t been downloaded to the Railcard app, LNER App or used to buy discounted tickets. Please contact us if you wish to request a refund.

One of the benefits of a digital Railcard is that it is not lost even if you lose your device!

If you've lost your card or forgotten it you can login to your account, or find it on the LNER App (if purchased through us).

If you have already purchased a discounted ticket and you can't access your Railcard you'll need to speak to station staff before getting on the train to exchange your ticket, otherwise onboard you may have to purchase a full price ticket.

Yes, you can buy online if you either want a Digital Railcard or if you are able to give a UK-delivery address for a plastic Railcard. Unfortunately, we cannot send Railcards to non-UK addresses.

You can buy most of our Railcards online, on the LNER App or in our stations. Even saving up to a whopping 60% if you’re eligible. Take a closer look here.

The nine Railcards you can buy are:

• Two Together Railcard

• 16-25 Railcard

• 16-17 Saver Railcard

• 26-30 Railcard

• Family & Friends Railcard

• Senior Railcard

• Veteran Railcard

• Disabled Persons Railcard

Absolutely! You can save 1/3 of the ticket price of First Class tickets with all but one of the Railcards advertised on our website.

Family and friends Railcards are only applicable to standard tickets, however, you can purchase a First Class Upgrade at weekends (subject to availability) upon payment of the appropriate supplement.

Railcard discounts are only applicable to the number of people covered by the Railcards each individual in the group has.

Sometimes, discounts might be accidentally applied to others in the group. We recommend checking the price breakdown during booking to ensure the discounts are as expected.

You may need to book tickets separately to ensure discounts are applied correctly.

Unfortunately, we are unable to issue Disabled Persons Railcards to non-UK residents as we cannot verify documentation from outside the UK.

Unfortunately, no. Railcards each have their own specific terms and conditions as to which ticket types can be discounted. Please check the T&Cs upon purchase of your particular Railcard.

This depends on the type of Railcard you have. For more information about when you can use your Railcard, please refer to the Terms and Conditions.

No, season tickets are already heavily discounted and no further Railcard discounts can usually be applied, with the exception of the 16-17 Saver where most season tickets can also be discounted using this Railcard and the Job Centre Plus Discount Card.

Yes, Railcard discounts are available on tube travel, but it depends on the type of ticket purchased. Find out more

While we don't offer a specific student discount, we do regularly run great offers and promotions that can help you save on your journey. Take a look at our Student Travel Savings page to see the latest deals and find the best value fares for your next trip.

You can renew your station-purchased Railcard within 30 days of its expiry date, although you will need to create a new online account if you don't already have one.

If you have already bought a digital Railcard, you should have received a 'digital Railcard Download code' on both the purchase confirmation page and by email. Once you've got this code, go to the Railcard app, tap on the ‘+’ button in the top left of the screen and enter your code.

Simply login to your account and renew your current Railcard, or choose the one that’s right for you!

Railcards have either a one-year or three-year validity depending on which one you choose.

You can save 1/3, 50% or 60% on train tickets, depending on your particular Railcard.

Most Railcards cost £35 for 1 year and, where available, £80 for 3 years. Some Railcards have different prices. Visit our Railcard website for more information.

Discounted tickets are only valid if you are using them with a valid Railcard. If your Railcard expires before the end of your journey then you will need to renew it to be able to complete your trip using expired tickets. If the only Railcard you have is expired, you will not be able to continue to use your discounted tickets.

No, tickets must be purchased before boarding the train. Once onboard, discounts are no longer available, and tickets are sold at full price.

In the rare circumstance that you are unable to purchase at the station prior to boarding, you should make yourself known to the train manager to purchase a discounted ticket.

Yes, your Railcard is valid for use nationally across Great Britain with any retailer! Please check the T&Cs upon purchase of your particular Railcard for the types of ticket that can be discounted.

Please note that whilst discounted tickets can be purchased nationally, some Railcards limit the discount to journeys within a specific geographic area.

Buy a Railcard

If you are travelling by train on a ticket with a Railcard discount, you must travel with your valid Railcard. If you forget your Railcard you will either be required to buy a new ticket or you may, on certain services, be liable for a Penalty Fare.

We have two types of group discount:

1. The Small Group Discount is for groups of 3-9 passengers. You can save 20% off your tickets. This is automatically applied when you book tickets on our website

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2. Groups of 10 or more can also save 22% but must have a minimum of 10 passengers and you must all travel together for the tickets to be valid.

For more information on groups of 10+ visit our Group travel page.

If you're travelling in a group, you could save on the cost of your tickets.

• Groups of 3-9 people

  can bok online and will automatically receive a 20% discount where available.

• Groups of 10 or more people

  can request a quote using our

  Group Travel form

  or contact our

  Group Travel Team

  on

  03457 225 333

  .

For groups of 10 or more, you'll receive 22% off our best available Advance fares for everyone travelling. If eligible, additional railcard discounts may also be available.