The Veterans Railcard offer a great way of travelling for a discounted price for those who have served in His Majesty’s Armed Forces. This Railcard offers a 1/3 discount on train travel for veterans, allowing you to travel more for less if you have served. Whether you’re travelling for business or leisure, with loved ones or solo, enjoy the benefits of a Veterans Railcard.
However you choose to use your railcard to travel up and down the UK, saving 1/3 on your rail travel means that you can visit the UK more affordably.
Benefits of the Veterans Railcard
- Making savings: The Veterans Railcard costs just £35 per year, or £80 for a three-year Railcard. As soon as you purchase your railcard, you will be able to make savings on your train travel immediately.
- No age limit: Unlike other railcard types where some are age restricted, the Veterans Railcards are available for any adult who has served at least one day in the UK Armed Forces, either Regular or Reserve.
- Travel more conveniently: With a Veterans Railcard, you have the option to apply this to a wide range of ticket types, giving you peace of mind that you will be travelling to your destination more affordably.
How to Get a Veterans Railcard
The main qualifying criteria when applying for a Veterans Railcard is that you served at least one day in the Armed Forces. Beyond this, the railcard is easily available to apply for, with fewer restrictions like age which you’ll see with other railcards. Veterans Railcard holders also save £281 a year on average, or just over £5 per journey.
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The easiest way to apply for a Railcard is online. You can easily purchase railcards through the Railcard website (linked below).
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You can purchase a Veterans Railcard by post or online.
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You can purchase a Digital Railcard, which you use through the free Railcard app. If you purchase a physical Veterans Railcard, it will be delivered by post.
What will you need?
- Proof of your Veteran Status.
- A completed application form.
- A valid debit or credit card.
- Proof of eligibility, such as a Passport, Driving Licence, or EEA National Identity Card.
- A passport-style photo.
How to Use a Veterans Railcard
- When you get your digital or physical Veterans Railcard, you’ll be able to start booking train tickets and the discount of the railcard will be applied. The easiest way for you to book tickets is either online or on CrossCountry app.
- When purchasing your tickets at a station, just following the same steps as above, or ask for a member of staff to help you correctly apply the Veterans Railcard discount correctly.
- When on the train, make sure that you have your Veterans Railcard ready to show alongside your ticket when inspected. Failure to do so could result in a fine. If your railcard is stored digitally on your phone, ensure that your device is fully charged. If not a penalty fare might be issued.
