It looks as though I can't purchase this online from the states. If we buy the card at Paddington (or Heathrow?) will we need to bring our own passport sized photos? I understand we can still book our train tickets with the discount as long as we show the travel card when boarding, is this correct? Thanks in advance, Jenny
Posted by
Philadelphia, PA, USA
552 posts
Jenny, you are correct. You can't buy it online here in the states and you should bring your own passport sized photos. I believe their website specifies the size. Go ahead and buy train tickets using the discount but be sure to buy the Two Together card before you use those tickets. If you're planning a lot of train travel, it's a great deal.
Posted by
Lynnwood, Washington
8913 posts
Another tip. You can print out the application from the website and have it completed in advance.
Posted by
Rick Steves' Europe
16895 posts
You may well find a self-service photo booth in the train station (I haven't checked), but would probably be more comfortable to bring photos from home.
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2817 posts
We took the photos in the Waterloo train station. Very easy to do and then just stood in line to get the actual card.
Posted by
Portland, OR
89 posts
If you are a Costco member passport photos are $4.99 for 4.
Posted by
Washington DC
28249 posts
Is this one of those situations in which you can use a photocopy of your passport photo, either cropped to the required size or reduced to that size?
Posted by
OP
Orcas Island, WA
116 posts
Thanks for all the info, everyone! We'll fill out the forms ahead of time and get some pictures at Costco. Such a great money saver! Thank you for the tips. Jenny
Posted by
Eugene, OR
53 posts
Personally, I brought the passport photo like you plan to. I see they now have a digital railcard that looks like you can get one right away.
Have you tried buying the digital railcard?
Posted by
Portland, OR
89 posts
Jenny, I went Saturday to get my passport photo at Costco. Its now $5.99 for 4 (still a bargain). I got there at 10am and by 10;15 I had my photos and was on my way.
Posted by
OP
Orcas Island, WA
116 posts
Update: I did try to apply online for a digital card like Troxstar suggested, but it wouldn't take my payment. I used the same card I used for all my online bookings but it just wouldn't work. Got the error message. Tried a different card, same thing. I'm guessing there won't be much of a line for passport photos at Costco these days, sadly. Thanks everyone!