If you travel regularly with the kids, then a Family & Friends Railcard is a great way to save money. With 1/3 off adult fares, and 60% off child fares – plus great family offers when you travel by train – it just makes sense.
What is a Family and Friends Railcard?
A Family and Friends Railcard is a discount card offered by the UK railway network designed to make train travel more affordable for families and groups of friends traveling together.
To use it, any adult (aged 16 or over) should travel with at least one child (aged 5-15) - but you can get a discount for up to four adults and four children travelling together with one railcard!
What are the benefits of a Family & Friends Railcard?
Family and Friends railcard discounts include saving you 1/3 on up to 4 adult fares, and 60% on up to 4 kids' tickets (between 5 and 15 years old) anywhere in the country. You can have two named adults on your railcard, so if one cardholder isn’t using it, the other can!
You can also save on special offers available with your railcard, and our 2FOR1 entry offers at a number of UK attractions!
How much does a Family and Friends Railcard cost?
The Family and Friends Railcard costs just £30 a year, or £70 for the three-year card (online offer only).
People that travel with a Family & Friends railcard save on average £150 per year.
How do I apply for a Family and Friends Railcard?
You can apply online or download an application form and apply at a staffed ticket office with a passport-sized photo of yourself and the other named holder if there is one.
You can also apply by post, but you should allow five working days for your applications to be processed and have your railcard posted to you. You can get it sooner by paying a special delivery fee.
