16-25 Student Railcard Discount Code 2018 Offers: £20 OFF 3-Year & 12% OFF 1-Year

16-25 Railcard discount code 2018: £20 OFF 3-year and 12% OFF 1-year exclusive online offers. 16-25 Railcard (also sometimes called a Student Railcard or Young Persons Railcard) holders enjoy 1/3 OFF train tickets in Britain and SAVE £570* and more.

Save online with the latest discounts, deals and promotions!

* Source: 16-25 Railcard. Average savings per year £190.

Start saving on train travel in 2018 with 16-25 (Student & Young Person) Railcards!

£20 OFF 3-Year & 15% OFF 1-Year 16-25 Student Railcard Discount Code 2018 Offers: Quick Links

• 3-Year 16-25 Student Railcard Promotional Code – £20 OFF
• 16-25 Student Railcard Discount Code 2018 – 15% OFF

1. What Is a 16 25 Railcard?
   • Who Can Apply for a 16-25 Railcard?
2. How Much Do I Save with a 16-25 Railcard?
   • When Can I Use a 16-25 Railcard?
   • How to Get Discounts with an Oyster Card & 16-25 Railcard?
   • Student Discounts on Railcards
   • What Offers Can I Get with a 16-25 Railcard?
3. How Much Does a 16 25 Railcard Cost?
4. Where Can I Buy a 16-25 Railcard?
5. How Do I Renew a 16-25 Railcard?
   • How to Replace a Lost Railcard?
6. 16-25 Railcard: Hidden Tips & Tricks

What Is a 16 25 Railcard?

A 16-25 Railcard is a 2018 discount card for cheaper train travel for young people. It gives you a whopping 1/3 OFF rail fares in Britain.

Over the course of one year, you can save an average of £190 (Source: 16-25 Railcard). After just a few trips (or less) you’ll save back the money you paid for the card.

It’s also known as the Student Railcard due to the benefits available for mature students. And, it’s still referred to as its former name, the Young Persons Railcard.

Who Can Apply for a 16-25 Railcard?

Anyone aged between 16 and 25 or over 25 in full-time study can apply for a 2018 16-25 Railcard.

To get your first Railcard, you can apply online up to 14 days before your 16th birthday. If you’re getting it from a station, you’ll have to wait till your 16.

Three-year Railcards

You can get a three-year 16-25 Railcard right up until your 24th birthday. Make sure you order online a few days (or more) before you’re 24 to ensure you’ll get it.

SAVE £20 on online exclusive three-year 16-25 Railcards.

One-year Railcards

You can renew or buy a one-year Railcard right up to your 26th birthday. If you’re getting it online, ensure you apply a few days (or more) before you’re 26.

Don’t miss out on savings on the card itself with 16-25 Railcard discount codes.

Mature students in full-time study

Mature students over the age of 25 can apply for one-year 16-25 Railcards.

To qualify mature students will need the following:

1. Full-time study
   • You must be attending a University or college full-time for at least 15 hours a week for 20 weeks in a year
   • Part-time and Open University students do not qualify for a 16-25 Railcard
2. One-year Railcards
   • Mature students can only buy one-year Railcards
   • You can renew every year providing you’re still studying full-time
3. How to buy a mature students Railcard
   • Buy online to get discount code offers

Find out more about how to apply online or at a staffed ticket office.

How Much Do I Save with a 16-25 Railcard?

You’ll get 1/3 OFF rail fares in Britain with a 16-25 Railcard. With no limits on how many journeys you take, the savings potential is huge.

For example, if you fancy popping down from London to see a friend in Brighton. Off-Peak period return full fares from London to Victoria cost £34.50. With a 16-25 Railcard, you’ll pay £22.75 and SAVE £11.75.

Example: 16-25 One-Year Railcard Savings

Let’s assume that you’ve bought a 16-25 Railcard to get cheaper train fares for young people.

The example below is based on prices of single or multiple journeys in 2018 on these routes. For example, London to Brighton is five return trips and London to Manchester three.

From	To	Fare	16-25 Fare	SAVING
London	Manchester	£177	£116.82	£60.18
London	Brighton	£172.50	£113.75	£58.75
London	Glasgow	£100	£66	£34
Bristol	Newquay	£61.50	£40.60	£20.90
London	Bristol	£60	£39.60	£20.40
York	London	£56	£36.96	£19.04
Edinburgh	York	£34.30	£22.65	£11.65
Manchester	Leeds	£21.60	£14.25	£7.35
Glasgow	Edinburgh	£12.50	£8.25	£4.25
FARE SAVINGS				£236.52

In this example, you SAVE £236.52 on train fares across the year. If we take off the price of a one-year full price Railcard of £30, you then get a…

Total SAVING of £206.52 in one year.

If you used a one-year 16-25 Railcard discount code, you’d SAVE even more.

On average 16-25 Railcard holders SAVE £190 per year on train fares. (Source: 16-25 Railcard)

Example: 16-25 Three-Year Railcard Savings

Three-year 16-25 Railcard holders get huge discounts during the lifetime of their Railcard. Over three years the Example above and Average annual saving of £187 would SAVE you.

	1-Year Fares Saving	3-Year Fares Saving	3-Year Railcard Cost	Total Saving
Example (above)	£236.52	£709.56	£70	£639.56
Average	£187	£561	£70	£491

In three years, the Example will SAVE you £639.56 and the Average £491.

Get £20 OFF 16-25 three-year Railcard discount offer.

When Can I Use a 16-25 Railcard?

1/3 OFF 16-25 Railcard discounts apply to Standard Anytime and Off-Peak fares, and Standard Advance and First Class Advance fares.

SAVE on these types of tickets in 2018:

• Standard Anytime and Anytime Day Singles and Returns
• Standard Off-Peak and Off-Peak Day Singles and Returns
• Standard Super Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak Day Singles and Returns
• Standard and First Class Advance *
• Most Rail Rover fares
• Gatwick Express, Stansted Express, Heathrow Express and Heathrow Connect Services
• Oyster Off-Peak pay as you go Daily Price Cap and Off-Peak pay as you go single fares for journeys on National Rail, London Underground and Docklands Light Railway
• Off-Peak Day Travelcard Zones 1-6 and some ticket types offered by individual train companies – please enquire locally for details (Subject to minimum fare of £8.00)
• Anytime Day Travelcard Zones 1-6 when bought as part of ticket to London from outside the London Zones area (Subject to minimum fare of £17.20)
• Caledonian Sleeper dedicated tickets: Standard Sleeper Seat, Standard Sleeper Berth (Twin), Standard Sleeper Berth (Solo) & First Class Sleeper Berth
• PLUSBUS tickets

* These tickets must be booked before you travel.

16-25 Railcard restrictions

There are some restrictions and services that Railcard discounts do not apply.

Minimum fare and time restrictions

The following minimum fare and time restrictions apply to 16-25 Railcards.

• A £12 minimum fare applies on all journeys between 04.30 and 10.00 Monday to Friday. Journeys that start on 10.00 and onwards will get the Railcard discount
• It DOES NOT apply on weekends, Public Holidays and during July and August
• If you frequently travel for work or study between 04.30 and 10.00 Monday to Friday, you may be better off with a season ticket. Railcard discounts are not allowed on season tickets

Other tickets and services

16-25 Railcard discounts do not apply to:

• Season tickets including Travelcard Season tickets
• Eurostar tickets
• First Class fares (except First Class Advance and Weekend First for some train companies)
• Some train company promotional fares
• Most London Underground and London Docklands Light Railway tickets (unless using Oyster pay as you go)

For more information, check out the Railcard terms and conditions.

How to Get Discounts with an Oyster Card & 16-25 Railcard?

16-25 Railcard holders get 1/3 OFF Off-Peak fares in London by applying their Railcard discount to an Oyster card. It’s a great way for young people to make huge savings on rail travel in London.

How much do I save?

For starters, you get 1/3 OFF Railcard discount on all off-peak journeys by train.

Oyster card holders who load their Railcard discount onto their Oyster card SAVE 1/3 on:

• Off-peak pay as you go fares
• Daily caps for off-peak travel

You can also buy discounted off-peak Day Travelcards:

• At any time on weekends and public holidays
• After 10.00 Monday to Friday or after 09.30 July and August

Where do I get discounts?

The 1/3 OFF discount applies to the following London transport:

• Tube
• DLR
• London Overground
• TfL Rail
• National Rail

How do I load my Railcard discount onto my Oyster card?

To get the Railcard discount loaded to your Oyster card, you must have your Oyster card registered in your name. Get the discount applied to the card at one of the following stations:

• Tube
• London Overground
• TfL
• Some National Rail
• Oyster Ticket Stops
• Visitor Centres

With 1/3 OFF Oyster card journeys in London, it’s a great way for students and young people to save money.

Start saving today before you’ve travelled with a 16-25 Railcard discount code.

Student Discounts on Railcards

Student discounts on 16-25 Railcards in 2018 are available in many ways.

£20 OFF Student Railcard discount code three-year

Students get £20 OFF the three-year Student Railcard. Which is ideal for many university courses which last for three years.

12% OFF Student Railcard discount code one-year

The National Union of Students (NUS) promotional code gets 12% OFF a one-year Student Railcard. Which is a better deal than the standard 10% reduction and is open to all young people aged 16 to 25.

Mature students

Mature students over 25 years old can get a Railcard if they’re in full-time study. Find out how to apply.

Students from overseas studying in the UK

Students from overseas studying in the UK can get discounts on Student Railcards. Including mature students aged over 25 if they’re in full-time study.

What Offers Can I Get with a 16-25 Railcard?

The 16-25 Railcard is a fantastic offer to save with days out with your friends, weekends away, visiting family, and any rail trip that takes your fancy.

16-25 Railcard Offers & Rewards

As well as savings on train fares and discount code offers, there’s also partner deals. Save money on travel, days out, holidays and attractions in 2018:

• £1 YHA Membership (that’s 90% OFF!)
• Up to 60% OFF West End theatre tickets
• 20% OFF Virgin Experience Days
• Two months FREE Tastecard for 50% OFF at restaurants
• Two months FREE Gourmet Society app for 50% OFF at restaurants

• 16-25 Railcard (Three-Year) Offers
• 16-25 Railcard (One-Year) Offers

Get the latest 2018 16-25 Railcard discount code offers and start saving today!

How Much Does a 16 25 Railcard Cost?

The cost of a 16-25 Railcard varies and depends on a few factors:

1. Is it a three-year or one-year 16-25 Railcard?
2. Where are you buying the 16-25 Railcard?
3. Is there a discount code or promotional price reduction?

	Discount Code	£ Saving	Price	Buy Online
3-Year 16-25 Railcard	£20 OFF	£20	£70	£20 OFF >>
1-Year 16-25 Railcard	12% OFF	£3.60	£26.40	12% OFF >>
1-Year 16-25 Railcard	No	No	£30

Three-Year and One-Year 16-25 Railcard Prices

In 2018, prices for three-year and one-year 16-25 Railcards are:

• £70 three-year – SAVING £20

Instead of paying £90 (the cost of three one-year Railcards each year), you get it for a bargain £70. As prices go up every year, it’s likely that you’ll SAVE more than £20.

• £30 one-year – without discounts applied

Get the latest discount code deals and online promotions on Railcards.

Where Are You Buying the 16-25 Railcard?

16-25 Railcard prices are different if you’re buying from:

• Online
• Staffed Ticket Office at Train Station
• Phone

You’ll always get the lowest prices and discounts when you buy online. Check out where can I buy a 16-25 Railcard?

Discount Code Offers and Price Promotions – Online Exclusive

Young people and students can get online exclusive discount code offers in 2018.

• SAVE £20 on three-year Railcards – online exclusive
• 12% OFF and more on one-year Railcards – online exclusive

Get the latest up to date 16-25 Railcard discount code and promo offers.

FREE Delivery & Times

Delivery is FREE when you buy your Railcard online, and dispatched within 24 hours of your order. You will need to allow five working days for your Railcard to arrive.

If you require it sooner, get it by Special Delivery. It cost £6.50 and delivered within two business days.

Where Can I Buy a 16-25 Railcard?

You can buy a Railcard and start saving on train fares via:

• Online
• Staffed Ticket Office
• Phone

You’ll only get the best deals and discount code offers when you buy online.

	Online	Ticket Office	Phone
3-Year 16-25 Railcard – £20 OFF	Yes	No	No
1-Year 16-25 Railcard – Discount Code Offers	Yes	No	No
1-Year 16-25 Railcard – Standard	Yes	Yes	Yes

Online

It’s quick and easy to buy a discounted 16-25 Railcard online. You’ll need:

1. To verify your identity, you’ll need either:
   • Passport
   • UK drivers licence
   • National Identity Card from a country in the European Economic Area (EEA)
2. A digital passport style photo
3. A debit or credit card

And don’t forget you’ll only get discount code offers online.

How to use a 16-25 promotional code

To use a 2018 16-25 promotional or discount code, you will need to take the following steps.

1. Log In or Register on the 16-25 Railcard website
2. After logging in or registering you will navigate to the ‘Choose Railcard’ page (see A below)
3. Enter your promotional code in the box and select ‘Add’ (see B below)
4. You will get a pop-up box which confirms your discount
5. Continue to buy or renew your 16-25 Railcard with the discount applied. You can use promotional code discounts when renewing your Railcard.

Staffed Ticket Office

You can buy a Railcard from a staffed train station ticket office, or National Rail licensed Travel Agent agent. You’ll need to bring along:

1. A completed application form (if you’re applying for the first time)
2. For identification you’ll need either:
   • Passport (all nationalities accepted)
   • UK driving licence
   • Your birth certificate
   • National Identity Card from a country in the European Economic Area (EEA)
3. A passport-sized photo

Phone

You can also buy a Railcard over the phone too. Simply call 0844 871 4036 (07.00-22.00 every day, except Christmas Day). You’ll need to submit photos of you via email.

3-Year 16-25 Student Railcard Promotional Code – £20 OFF

£20 OFF three-year 16-25 Railcards online exclusive offer. Pay £70 instead of £90, saving 22%!

16-25 Student Railcard Discount Code 2018: 12% OFF

12% OFF 16-25 Railcard discount code offer and more savings. Get 1/3 OFF train travel today!

* Source: 16-25 Railcard. Average savings per year £190.

Expired 16-25 Railcard Offers

How Do I Renew a 16-25 Railcard?

It’s straightforward and easy to renew a 16-25 Railcard online.

Renewing a Railcard with Auto-Renewals

Auto-Renewal makes renewing a 16-25 Railcard easy. You can sign up online and provide your debit/credit card payment deals. Auto-renewal is only available for one-year Railcards.

When you’ve signed up, you’ll receive your new Railcard two weeks before it expires.

While Auto-Renewal is convenient, you cannot use promotional codes. Find out how you can use 16-25 Railcard discount code offers in the Hints & Tips.

Renewing a Railcard, You Bought at a Station

You can renew a Railcard you bought at a station within 30 days of its expiry date. You’ll need to ‘Log In’ and manage your account. Follow the instructions online to ‘Register Your Railcard’. After completing this sign up for online renewals.

How to Replace a Lost Railcard?

If you have lost your Railcard, don’t worry you can get a replacement. All Railcard holders are entitled to replace one lost or damaged Railcard.

Unfortunately, you cannot get discounts on rail journeys until your replacement card arrives.

Replacing a lost Railcard you bought online

You will need to log into your account and order a replacement online. Log into your account and follow the instructions to replace a lost Railcard. You’ll need to pay a £10 admin fee.

Replacing a lost Railcard you bought at a station

If you bring your ‘Receipt’ to a station, you’ll be able to replace a lost or damaged Railcard. Bring along a new photo for the card and £10 admin fee. You will not get a replacement unless you have the stamped receipt.

Find out more about replacing lost, damaged and stolen Railcards.

16-25 Railcard: Hidden Tips & Tricks

Get the best deals on 2018 16-25 Railcards with these hidden tips and tricks.

Online 2018 16-25 Railcard Discount Code Offers

Buy online and get exclusive 16-25 Railcards discount codes. SAVE £20 on three-year and 20% OFF one-year Railcards. You only get these promotional codes and price reductions online.

16-25 Railcard Special Offers and Promotions

A few times a year there’s even bigger savings on one-year Railcards. Look out for 16-25 Railcard promotional codes in 2018. You’ll have to be quick though as they don’t hang around for long.

Young People from Overseas

16-25 Railcards are available to young people from any country. It’s a great way to save money on rail fares if you’re here for a holiday, studying or living in Britain long-term.

If you’re buying online, you’ll need to use a debit or credit card registered to the delivery address. Otherwise, you can still order, but likely you’ll have to speak to an advisor on the phone.

Buying from a ticket office at a station will be easier if you don’t have a UK address.

Discount Code Offers When Renewing Your Railcard

When renewing a Railcard yourself (not via Auto-Renewal) you can use discount code offers.

Switch off Auto-Renewals for Discounts

While Auto-Renewal is a handy service, it will not allow you to use the latest promotional code offers. If it’s switched on your one-year Railcard will renew at the standard price of £30.

Switch off Auto-Renewal to use these offers and get money off the Railcard.

More Ways to Save with Railcards

There are plenty more ways to save money on train travel in Britain with Railcards. Check out these National Railcards for the latest 2018 discount code offers.

• 26-30 Railcard Discount Code – 1/3 OFF rail travel for millennials aged between 26 and 30 years old
• Disabled Persons Railcard – best for people with disabilities
• Family and Friends Railcard Discount Code – best for families and small groups which include children
• Network Railcard Discount Code – best discount offer for people living in London and South East England
• Senior Railcard Railcard Discount Code – best for people 60 years old and above
• Two Together Railcard Discount Code – best for two people who travel together

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