I'm hoping Nigel sees this. Is an American citizen traveling in the UK eligible for the Senior Railcard and the concessions that come with it? I am hoping to be in the UK for a couple months next year and this would be a great savings.
Posted by
Napa, CA
3580 posts
I'm an American and I bought the Senior Railcard in the UK twice. I bought them at ticket counters in rail stations. The card is good for a year, as I remember. Your passport will probably be checked. Other concessions are available to all. Just ask.
Posted by
Bromley, Kent,, UK
1829 posts
For eligible journeys you can claim the senior railcard discount before you actually buy the card eg buying one of the cheap advance fares before you arrive in the UK. In those circumstances it means you get a further discount on the already discounted ticket! Just make sure you buy the card when you arrive and have it with you when you get to make the journey.
Posted by
Northamptonshire, England
32742 posts
£28 a year, 1/3 off most journeys. Note - not valid in London and the Southeast M-F before cheap day fares are valid. In other words, not valid in the morning rush. The time that cheap day tickets are valid varies depending on the specific flow.
Posted by
OP
Twin Cities, Minnesota
1825 posts
Thanks all. I was hoping I had understood the rules correctly.