The 16-25 Railcard (also known as the ‘Student Railcard’ or ‘Young Persons Railcard’) offers a 1/3 discount on most UK rail fares for those between the ages of 16-25 or mature students.
16-25 Railcards are only £30 for one-year, or £70 for three-years. There is no limit to the number of times you can use the Railcard, and, on average, 16-25 Railcard holders save £159 per year. *
Save money on travel for Anytime, Off-Peak, and Advance tickets, with a minimum fare of £12 for all journeys made between 4:30am and 10am, Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays, and journeys made in July and August).
*based on the average savings made by 16-25 Railcard holders between April 2021 and March 2022, excluding the price of the Railcard itself.
How To Get the 16-25 Railcard
All Railcards are also available to purchase through the Trip.com app. To purchase a Railcard, you will need:
1. Proof of age (UK driving licence/provisional licence, passport, or EEA national ID card)
2. A high-quality digital passport-style photo of yourself
3. Debit or credit card for payment
Step 01
Open the Trip.com app and tap "Trains" at the top of the homepage
Step 02
Tap "Buy a Railcard" at the bottom of the page
Step 03
Sign in to your Trip.com account and select a Railcard type that is right for you
Step 04
Enter your personal information and purchase
Step 05
Tap "My Railcards" to view your Railcard
Step 06
Add your Railcard when booking train tickets to enjoy discounts
With your railcard, you can get 1/3 off your train tickets anywhere - not just with Trip.com.
Digital Railcards are also locked to your account, so they can be stored on any devices you use.
Why Buy a 16-25 Railcard With ?
All Together Now
Avoid swapping between apps when travelling by having your train tickets and Railcards all in one place.
Keep Your Card Safe
When you add a digital Railcard to your Trip.com account, it can be stored on any devices you use, so you never worry about forgetting or misplacing your Railcards.
Available at Any Time
Trip.com works hard to offer a one-stop service for our users' train travel. By adding a digital Railcard to your Trip.com account, you'll find your railcard is right where it needs to be, for example, when the ticket inspector is coming.
Regular Discounts from Trip,com
Enjoy frequent, exclusive discounts when you buy your digital Railcard on the
Book Cheaper Train Tickets With Digital Railcards
Digital Railcards offers a cost-effective solution for travellers on popular train routes, such as those to London and Manchester. By digital railcards you can save more on your train fares.