London. Senior Railcard holders can also register their Railcard discount onto an Oyster card to get 1/3 off Oyster pay as you go single fares and daily caps on National Rail, London Underground and Docklands Light Railway services.
Can I use Senior Railcard on the tube?
You can have the senior railcard loaded onto your Oyster and an LU station ticket office or helppoint. 9.
How does a Senior Railcard work with Oyster?
Senior Railcard
If you’re 60 or over, you can get 1/3 discount on off-peak pay as you go travel. Add your discount to an Oyster card. You can also buy discounted Off-Peak Day Travelcards to travel: At any time on weekends and public holidays.
Can I use Senior Railcard on Travelcard?
Can I get a discount on Season tickets and period Travelcards with a Railcard? No, we’re sorry but the Railcard gives no discount on these types of ticket.
Do pensioners get discount on London Underground?
Travel free on bus, tram, Tube, DLR, London Overground and Elizabeth line. You can travel free on TfL services with your Older Person’s Freedom Pass from 09:00 weekdays and anytime at weekends and on bank holidays.
What does a Senior Railcard entitle me to?
Your Senior Railcard gets you 1/3 off Standard and First Class Anytime, Off-Peak and Advance fares. And because there’s no limit to the number of times you can use your Railcard, the potential for adventure is huge.
What are the restrictions on a Senior Railcard?
Your Railcard is not valid during the morning peak period when travelling between two stations in the Network Railcard area of validity. Check locally to confirm morning peak times as these do differ. This restriction does not apply on public holidays.
How do I use my Railcard on the London Underground?
Simply take your Oyster card and valid Railcard to a London Underground station and ask a member of staff to set the discount for you. You can also get the discount set at Oyster Ticket Shops and Visitor Centres. See the Transport for London website for more details on Oyster pay as you go.
Can I use my senior railcard anywhere in the UK?
Railcard discounts are available throughout Britain but they are not available on tickets for morning peak period services for journeys wholly within London & South East Network Railcard area on Mondays to Fridays.
How do I use my Senior Railcard at the ticket machine?
How do I use it?
- Buying tickets online. Select the Senior Railcard option from the railcards dropdown.
- Using the ticket machine. Once you’ve chosen your route, select the Senior Railcard button.
- In the ticket office. Show your Senior Railcard when buying your ticket.
- On the train.
Do Over 60’s get free tube travel?
If you’re 60 or over and live in a London borough, you can get free travel on our transport services with an Oyster photocard.
Can you use a Railcard at the station?
Only if there is no ticket office, or the ticket office is closed and there is no ticket machine available to buy your discounted ticket at the station at which you began your journey.
Can I use my Senior Railcard on all trains?
You can use your Railcard on all franchised train operating companies that provide services within England, Scotland and Wales. Railcards do not give discounts on Eurostar services, Charter services, and Heritage Railways unless state otherwise.
Can I use my concessionary travel pass on the London Underground?
Using your bus pass
You can also use your pass in London on buses bearing the Transport for London roundel logo (you cannot use your pass on the Underground, DLR, Trams or non Transport for London buses).
What is the cheapest way to use the London Underground?
Pay as you go
You don’t have to work out the cost of your journey in advance. You can pay as you go using contactless (card or device), an Oyster card or a Visitor Oyster card. It also offers great value as pay as you go is cheaper than buying single tickets and you get daily and weekly capping.
Who is free on London Underground?
Free and discounted travel
- Children under 5 travel free. Children under 5 travel free with a fare paying adult – check your fare.
- Children aged 5-10.
- 11-15 Zip Oyster photocard.
- 16+ Zip Oyster photocard.
- Rules of travel for under 18s.
- Travel for schools.
- 18+ Student Oyster photocard.
- Apprentice Oyster photocard.
Which is better two together or Senior Railcard?
Both of you must travel using the Two Together, so can’t be used if you’ll travel individually. The Senior card can be used at any time, whereas Two Together can’t be used to buy tickets for travel before 9.30am weekdays. The senior railcard has restrictions on some peak time travel.
Can 2 people travel on a Senior Railcard?
No. The Railcard is for your use only, and provides discounts only on tickets bought for your own use. It does not cover anyone accompanying you.
Can Railcard be used on buses?
You can get 1/3 off the price of unlimited bus (and tram) travel around town with your Railcard.
Can I use my Senior Railcard during peak times?
Can I use my Senior Railcard at any time of day? A: Your Railcard is not valid during the morning peak period when travelling between two stations in the Network Railcard area of validity.
Can you use Railcard before 10am?
Yes you can. However, for all journeys made between 4:30am and 10:00am Monday to Friday a minimum fare of £12 is payable. There is no minimum fare when you travel at weekends, on Public Holidays, or during July and August.