Discounts on train fares

Information on discounts and railcards for cheaper train travel.

Contact National Rail Enquiries to find train fares and the cost of season tickets for all UK rail journeys.

You can also:

All ages

  • Family and Friends railcard - discounted rail travel across Great Britain for groups of up to 4 adults and 4 children.
  • Network railcard - save a third on most rail fares in the London and Southeast area.
  • Two Together railcard - save a third on most rail fares when travelling together with a named companion.
  • Veterans railcard - veterans of the UK Armed Forces may qualify for a railcard to save a third on most rail fares.

Children, young people and students

  • 16-17 Saver - 50 per cent off standard anytime, off-peak, advance and season tickets for ages 16 to 17. 
  • 16-25 railcard - discounted rail fares for anyone aged 16 to 25 or in full-time education.
  • 26-30 railcard - a digital-only railcard offering discounted rail travel for people aged between 26 and 30 years old.
  • Unizone season ticket - a special discount for college and university students in the Brighton/Worthing Unizone area who already have a valid 16 to 17 Saver or 16 to 25 railcard.

Older and disabled people

  • Senior railcard - one third off most rail travel across Great Britain for people aged 60 or over.
  • Disabled persons railcard - anyone aged 5 years or older with an eligible disability or medical condition can save one third on rail travel for themselves and an adult companion.
  • Free disabled persons railcard instead of a bus pass - if you are eligible for a disabled persons bus pass, West Sussex County Council offers a free one-year disabled persons railcard as an alternative if you do not wish to take up your free bus pass.
 
Last updated:
10 June 2026
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