Am pondering which to get. Two of us, over 60 years each will be traveling by train from London to York, then on to Edinburgh after a few days. Later in the month we’ll be taking the train again from Glasgow back to London. Any idea how the discount compares between the 2 cards? I'm thinking 2 Together is better because you’re only purchasing one card for two people, whereas the senior card must be purchased by each traveler? So the obvious savings would be £30. Any other points to consider?
Posted by
Seattle, WA
17560 posts
You are correct that the discount is the same with one Two Together card as with 2 Senior Railcards, and the price is £30 cheaper as you only need one card.
I believe there is a slight difference in the hours you can get the discount applied—the Two Together discount is only good on Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak travel times. But it has never made a difference to us.
Posted by
Northamptonshire, England
33991 posts
if you can work with the morning travel time restriction - must travel 9:30 or later M-F - then a Two Together Railcard saves money (£30) over two Senior Railcards. Senior Railcards are valid all the time, but you need two.
The Two Together Railcard requires photos of both folks, Senior Railcard doesn't.
Conditions for Two Together Railcard are https://www.twotogether-railcard.co.uk/using-your-railcard/travel-times-tickets/