Railcards and passes

National railcards

Save a third on many British train tickets by buying a railcard. They cost £30 (£20 for the Disabled Persons card).

• 16-25 (ages 16 to 25, or over 25 and in full-time study)
• Senior (age 60 and over)
• Family & Friends (up to four adults and four children)
• Two Together (two people travelling together)
• Disabled Persons (for you and a friend)

Not just for Brits! You don’t need to live in Britain or be a UK citizen to be eligible. However, they can only be posted to UK addresses. Buy in person at a staffed railway station (each railcard is different, so it is best to check beforehand with Railcard Help to see if there are any documents that you will need to bring with you). You can still buy advance tickets online with the railcard discount. Just buy your railcard before you take the train.

Rover tickets

If you will be exploring Britain extensively by train, consider a Rover ticket. Everyone is eligible to buy one.

• All Line Rover (7 Days) - unlimited travel on most trains
• All Line Rover (14 Days) - unlimited travel on most trains
• Local and regional Rovers - see full list

Note - Only the All Line Rovers and those covering South Wales, South West England and the Thames Valley can be bought at the above link. Others can be bought at staffed stations. Get more tips about Rover tickets on the 'Man in Seat 61' website.

Britrail passes

Another option for non-UK residents who wish to do a lot of train travel during their stay is a Britrail Pass (only available to buy outside the UK). Buy in the Visit Britain online shop:

• Britrail Pass
• Britrail England Pass
• Britrail London Plus Pass
• Britrail South West Pass
• Britrail Spirit of Scotland Pass
• Britrail Central Scotland Pass
• Britrail Scottish Highlands Pass (available from RailEurope)