Travel by train in the UK using my senior railcard
My senior railcard has expired. Can I renew this or just apply for a new card? The card expired several years ago!
Best Answer
At this point, you would have to purchase a new one, as it can only be renewed when it's within one month of its expiry date.
Where to buy - Senior Railcard:
Three easy ways to buy...
1 Year Senior Railcard: £30 Online, At a Station, By Phone
3-Year Senior Railcard: £70 Online onlyYou can save yourself time by buying your Senior Railcard online. The only things you’ll need are:
- A valid passport number or UK driving licence
- A debit or credit card
What happens next?
We aim to dispatch your Railcard within one working day of you ordering it, but it’s probably best to allow up to five working days for your Senior Railcard to arrive. It’ll be sent out free of charge by First Class post, but if you prefer, you have the option to pay for Special Delivery.
At a Staffed Station Ticket Office
You can buy a Senior Railcard at any staffed station ticket office or National Rail-licensed Travel Agent. The main advantage of this is that you can do it on the day you are travelling. To save time, it’s a good idea to fill in the application form before you get there.
If you're applying at a station for the first time you'll need to complete an application form which is also available here and you’ll need to bring one of the following:
- Your birth certificate
- Passport (all nationalities accepted)
- UK driving licence
Once you've bought your Railcard at a station, you can then register it online. This will make it easier for you to renew or buy other cards online.
If you are renewing your Railcard, you will need to fill in the application form, and show your existing Railcard. This is automatically accepted as proof of your age.
If you do not have any of the above forms of identification you can call our telesales service, who will check your eligibility against the electoral roll.
By Phone
You can get your Railcard quickly and easily over the phone too. Simply call our telesales service on 0345 3000 250 (0700-2200 every day, except Christmas Day. Calls are charged at the national rate).
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Can I use my Senior Railcard on all trains?
You can use your Railcard on all franchised train operating companies that provide services within England, Scotland and Wales. Railcards do not give discounts on Eurostar services, Charter services, and Heritage Railways unless state otherwise.Can I use my Senior Railcard anywhere in the UK?
No. Railcard discounts are available throughout Britain but they are not available on tickets for morning peak period services for journeys wholly within London & South East Network Railcard area on Mondays to Fridays. (The exceptions to this discounted fare rule are when you travel at weekends and on Public Holidays).Can I travel anytime with a Senior Railcard?
When can I use my Railcard? Your Senior Railcard gets you 1/3 off Standard and First Class Anytime, Off-Peak and Advance fares. And because there's no limit to the number of times you can use your Railcard, the potential for adventure is huge.Can I use my Senior Railcard on the London Underground?
Senior Railcard holders can also register their Railcard discount onto an Oyster card to get 1/3 off Oyster pay as you go single fares and daily caps on National Rail, London Underground and Docklands Light Railway services.Railcards Explained
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