Young Person Rail Card

FizzieLizzie

If your aged between 16 - 25, you can buy one just for £20 and it'll save you 1/3 on most rail fares throught britain.

If you make 1 journey normally costing £60 or a couple of shorter trips you'll have covered the cost of your card.

- New! Buy one online at https://www.youngpersons-railcard.co.uk
- Pick up a leaflet at your nearest staffed train station
- or call 08457 48 49 50 for your local train company number.

Aubs

These are also available to mature students who are in full time education. Unfortunately I am only part time!!

jayarr_2

yes but..when i looked into this, you couldnt use them before 10am i think it was..so no good whatsoever for me as most of the time i'm on either the 7.30 or 9.30 train

janine22

You can use before 10am its just subject to a minimum fare (£8 Single, £16 return).

Granted, you would have to commute a fair distance to see any benefit on a daily basis, but they can be used.

slowlyfading

I've used them before 8am before

morg_monster

Some companies allow you to use them before 10am on any journey DURING THE SUMMER HOLIDAYS. I know when I used to commute from maidenhead to paddington (FGW?) they let me have the discount during the school hols.

TeaBoy_2

i never had a problem using it before 10.

while on the subject, i just lost my 5 year card from HSBC. i dont have a receipt but i do have a scan of the card. Do you think there's a chance i'll get another one?

if not, how much trouble will i get in if i get caught using a copy of my orignial?

CrispyUK

The railcard can be used any time of day although is subject to minimum fares on certain ticket types during the morning peak, these are as previously stated £8 on the singles and £16 on the returns. Depending on the distance you are travelling this might not be a problem.

The minimum fares don't apply at weekends, bank holidays and during July & August.

If you're commuting on a daily basis then a season ticket may be better value

Also a useful one, Young Persons Railcard holders can travel at any time using Saver tickets on Virgin Trains.

jayarr_2

aah ok..i apologise for that, that must have been what it was then, my return fair-before 9.30 is just over £9 so it wouldnt be worth it..

ellybelly89

also if you get a solo card from Natwest (under 18's) you are entitled to get the young persons card for £15 through a link they give you.

BUT when i did this during the Summer it did not arrive for 3 months after numerous complaints my branch gave me £15 and head office gave me £30 but only ever sent me a letter saying they were looking into my complaint. Further letters and emails have not been replied to. I just found £30 from customer relations one day! :j


ooo another one. during august to october usually. natwest give students a FREE 3 YEAR RAILCARD DISCOUNT CARD if they open their student account with them. all you need is an NUS card or a letter saying you have been accepted at the uni.... obviously its not on offer at the mo.

hope this helps people

Bella_b

You can usually get these free when opening a student bank account. You might have to check which banks though because different banks have different offers available. I opened a student account in 2003 with HSBC and had the option of having £50 or a young person's railcard.. which was worth £300! I took the railcard option and I use it a lot as I travel home or up north. It's still valid until Sep 2008! I think Natwest might be doing these now, because I saw an ad on tv a while ago, these offers are normally around September time when students start uni. So that's the best time to apply.