Where to buy your Railcard
Online
It can be easy and convenient to buy your Senior Railcard online. To prove that you are eligible, you just need:
- A valid passport number or UK driving licence
- A debit or credit card
What happens next
We will process your Railcard within one working day and it will be sent to you free of charge by first class post.
If you are planning a trip soon, please allow enough time before your journey for your Railcard to reach you - so you can take full advantage of the savings it brings.
More savings
3-year Railcards are now available online only, for £65. So why not save yourself £13 on the cost of renewing the 1-year Railcard for three consecutive years? For more details on buying online, please see our FAQs.
By phone
Simply call your nearest train company telesales number. For train company telesales numbers, please contact National Rail Enquiries on: 08457 48 49 50 (calls are charged at local rate and may be recorded) or please visit www.nationalrail.co.uk.
If you buy your Railcard from a train company telesales centre then you will have to allow at least 14 days for delivery.
Renewing your Railcard? Simply quote your existing Railcard number and expiry date.
You can pay by credit or debit card. If you buy your Railcard from a train company telesales centre then you’ll need to allow at least 14 days for delivery.
At a staffed station ticket office
You can buy your Railcard at a staffed station ticket office or National Rail-licensed Travel Agent. To save time, it’s a good idea to fill in the application form before you get there.
Verifying your identity
If you're applying for the first time you'll need to bring:
- Either your birth certificate
- Or your passport
- Or your driving licence
Other essentials
You'll also need:
- £26. Stations and agents accept cash, cheques, debit, credit and charge cards.
If renewing your Railcard, you will need to fill in the application form, and take your exisiting Railcard. This is automatically accepted as proof of your age.
We’re sorry but Railcards can’t usually be bought at stations operated by London Underground but which also service some National Rail routes. The exceptions are: Harrow & Wealdstone, Kenton, South Kenton, North Wembley, Wembley Central, Stonebridge Park, Harlesden, Kensal Green Queens Park, Gunnersbury and Kew Gardens.
