Over 60 rail card

Savvy_Sue

Oldernotwiser wrote: »

I think people have missed the point that the OP is planning to use the card the day before her 60th birthday which isn't allowed. I think that she runs the risk of being made to pay the full fare if it's noticed that it doesn't become valid until the day after she travels.

I wouldn't recommend it.

You're right, I'd missed that vital point!

alanq wrote: »

She would risk far worse than that if a deliberate attempt to evade paying the proper fare were discovered. Fortunately proof of age is required before a Senior Railcard is issued.

Yes, but you can possibly apply before your birthday. I'd suggest she goes down to her local station and asks about that.

Oldernotwiser wrote: »

I agree but the OP is asking about buying the railcard in advance and booking on line as a way of getting round the fact of using it before she's eligible for it.

She could, of course, buy separate tickets, without the Senior Railcard discount for the outward journey, and with it for the return journey.

nanamags

I am sorry I have caused so much confusion. I only wanted to know if I could purchase a rail card before my 60th birthday in order to take advantage of the cheaper advance fares. I intend to make 3 seperate journey's buying a single for each. The first would be on the day before my birthday obviously not using the card but the other 2 would be once I was 60.

sooperb

Does anyone know of any discount codes for a senior railcard? I can get 10% of a single year card but was planning to buy a 3 year one. I suppose as that saves me money anyway they won't want to give any more money off.

wealdroam

sooperb wrote: »

Does anyone know of any discount codes for a senior railcard? I can get 10% of a single year card but was planning to buy a 3 year one. I suppose as that saves me money anyway they won't want to give any more money off.

If you do decide on a one year railcard, don't hang around too long.

The price (before that 10% discount) goes up to £28 from 22 May 2011.

moonrakerz

wealdroam wrote: »

The price (before that 10% discount) goes up to £28 from 22 May 2011.

But the three year one stays at £65 - so if you wait until after 22nd May you will save even more on a three year card :rotfl::rotfl:

sandraroffey

some local councils give a discount voucher to be used against your senior rail card. cant quite remember how much, about £3-5 maybe??

not a lot, but it all helps.

moonrakerz

sooperb wrote: »

Does anyone know of any discount codes for a senior railcard?

Only for a 1 year one.

senior10

elliza

Have to wait a couple more years to benefit from this discount. I will definitely apply for it right when I turn 60! I've spent thousands in travel!