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26-30 Railcard

Big savings on journeys across the UK.



26-30 Railcard

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 £30 investment.

 26-30 Railcard

  • For 26-30 year olds, inclusive
  • Get ⅓ off rail fares
  • Just £30 per year
  • Or £70 for three years
  • Digital Railcard so you’ll never lose it
  • Exclusive offers and discounts

How to get a 26-30 Railcard

Buy Railcard

How much does the 26-30 Railcard cost?

A one-year Railcard is just £30 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 £30 each year, you’ll just pay £70 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?

Buy 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.

Ways to save

Make your money go further with some of our helpful ways to save.

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Get the right train ticket

From Advance, Off-Peak and Anytime, find the right ticket for your journey.

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Group Travel tickets

Save up to 20% when travelling with a group.

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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:


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Family & Friends Railcard

Enjoy 1/3 off rail fares & 60% off for the little ones. Save money on your next child-wrangling adventure.

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Two Together Railcard

For just £30, you and the person you travel with can get huge discounts on rail fare.

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Job Centre Plus Railcard

If you're currently unemployed and actively seeking employment, you can save 50% off rail travel with the Jobcentre Plus railcard. 

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26-30 Railcard FAQs

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