When I go to the price tickets on the National Rail site there is no place for me to put in senior pass price, only standard and first. Do I have to buy the tickets there? If I buy the tickets way in advance is there any real advantage to the senior pass? I will be in London for a month this summer and plan a couple of trips: York and on to Edinburg, Bath and maybe on to Wales.
Posted by
Bromley, Kent,, UK
1829 posts
When you reach the "Choose train times & fares" page click on the "passenger details" button and enter the pass details. You will get a further discount on the discounted advance fare price. You will have to do the math to see whether you will recoup your outlay on the pass.
Posted by
Northamptonshire, England
33821 posts
The Senior Railcard costs £28 a year, for over 60s who have presented a passport or UK driving license to prove their age. It can be purchased online by machine readable passport holders from all countries but 2. It gets them 1/3 off most fares, but not all. When you search National Rail Enquiries and put in a time and destinations scroll down and click on "change your passenger details" then click "add railcard" and scroll down to Senior Railcard. I don't know how other websites work.
Posted by
Northamptonshire, England
33821 posts
Sorry, Linda, didn't see your answer...
Posted by
Las Cruces
2 posts
I too am confused! I want to purchase the senior rail card now (from US) so I can get UK online tickets ordered (travel March/April). When I tried to fill out the application (decided I wanted a 3 year card) they asked for a UK address. No idea how to get the card so I can get my tickets!
Help please! PS Richard you will have such a great time going to those places!!
Posted by
Bromley, Kent,, UK
1829 posts
Senior - You don't need to have the Senior Railcard when you buy your advance tickets from the USA, just make sure you have it by the time you actually use the tickets. The ticket inspector will want to see it. "7. Can I buy tickets at a discounted rate before my Senior Railcard arrives?
You must carry your Senior Railcard with you on any journey where you have bought discounted tickets with the Railcard. Therefore, if you buy discounted Railcard tickets before you receive your Railcard, you do this at your own risk. We're sorry but we can't be held responsible for Railcards lost in the post." So if need be, buy it when you reach the UK. "9. Can visitors to Britain buy the Senior Railcard? Yes, provided you are 60 or over. You can buy the Senior Railcard online with a valid passport or UK driving licence, or from a staffed rail station in England, Scotland or Wales or a National Rail-appointed Travel Agent on arrival. You can also buy a Railcard at Gatwick Airport and Stansted Airport rail stations, Luton Airport Parkway and Manchester Airport – but NOT at London Heathrow Airport. You will have to complete an application form, provide proof of age, and payment. The Railcard will be issued for use straightaway and is normally valid for 12 months." http://www.senior-railcard.co.uk/buy-senior-railcard/faqs/buying-online