Like spending your weekends in London or checking out Selfridges in Manchester, follow my advice and save 33% on your train tickets!!
The average price for a return ticket from Leeds to London is around £100 if you buy it a week in advance. The price of the ticket can jump to £240 if its peak time. This is quite expensive especially if you like exploring the UK and got friends in different cities.
Don’t you worry! Marweezy got a hack for you called a “Railcard”. That £100 train ticket will now be £66! Yes you can now travel even more …
What is a Railcard?
A Railcard is a discount card that allows you to save up to 1/3 off the price of eligible train tickets, making it a great way to secure cheap fares. It is so easy to get, and it can be digital so you’ll never forget it at home. There are several type of it. However, the main ones which were useful to me are:
Type | 16-25 | Family & Friends | Two Together |
Discount | 33% | 33% for adults & 60% for kids | 33% |
Restrictions | For ages 16 -25 only | maximum 4 adults and 4 kids | Two named travelers |
Cost | £30 for 1 year or £70 for 3 years | £30 for 1 year or £70 for 3 years | £30 for 1 year |
Note: for all the railcards, you will have to name the travelers when setting it up, and it can't be changed until expiry.
16-25 Railcard
I suggest getting this card to start with. if you're over 25, there is another rail card called "26-30" which has the same discount. This card will be only for you to use and not anyone else. It is like an ID with your picture on it as seen in the image.
Family & Friends Railcard
This card is very useful if you’re family comes to visit and you travel a lot together. It gives you 1/3 off train fares for up to 4 adults and 60% off for up to 4 kids between 5 and 15.
Two Together Railcard
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