Eligibility
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1. Can visitors to Great Britain buy the Senior Railcard? Yes, provided they are aged 60 or over. Purchases can be made from a staffed rail station in England, Scotland and Wales. The Railcard can be purchased at Gatwick Airport and Stansted Airport rail stations, Luton Airport Parkway and Manchester Airport. Purchase is not available at London Heathrow Airport. You will be required to complete an application form, provide proof of age (passport or driving licence) and payment. The Railcard will be issued for use straightaway and is normally valid for 12 months. However you should also consider the BritRail Pass if making a visit to this country. For details about BritRail see www.raileurope.com.
If you're buying online, you will need a valid UK passport or UK driving licence number to verify you are 60 years of age or over. If you're applying for your first Railcard at a staffed train station, or rail appointed travel agent you'll need one of the following to prove your age:
If you're renewing your Railcard then you'll need to complete the application form, and take your existing Railcard, which will automatically be accepted as proof of age.
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