Senior Railcard

Please note, between 2 October 2023 and 28 June 2024, customers are able to travel at any time of the day on Off-Peak tickets. Click here to find out more about this government-funded trial and what it means for all tickets.

1/3 OFF rail fares with the Senior Railcard.

Turning 60 has never felt better with up to 1/3 off train travel anywhere in the UK. If you’re 60 or over, the Senior Railcard (also known as the over 60's Railcard) will give you access to cheaper train fares every time you travel.

To get your discounted train ticket, show your Senior Railcard at a booking office, select the Railcard option when booking online, through the ScotRail app or from a ticket vending machine, or mention it over the phone. When you travel, you must carry your Senior Railcard with you.

With your Over 60's / Senior Railcard you can also enjoy savings on the big things, like weekends away, trips to see friends in the Highlands and shopping trips to the capital. Or save every day on the little things – a quick trip into town for some shopping, a trip to the cinema, a cuppa with a change of scenery, or an evening out.

1/3 off train tickets for anyone aged 60 plus.

Travel Scotland using your Senior Railcard and sample beautiful locations, days out and delicious food.

Perfect for seniors, grandparents and retirees who love to travel and save.

Just £30 for 1 year or £70 for 3 years.

The Senior Railcard also opens up a world of savings on other things such as entry to attractions, discounted theatre tickets, meals out, and even holidays.

Find out more or apply for the Senior Railcard here .

Share happy times together and enjoy stunning scenery traveling using your Senior Railcard.

Buy a 1 year Senior Railcard for £30 or a 3 year for £70 (save £20). Buy now.


Frequently asked questions about the Senior Railcard

You are eligible to apply for your Senior Railcard up to two weeks before your 60th birthday if you buy it online or through the Railcard App. If you wish to buy your Senior Railcard from a station ticket office you will need to wait until the day of your 60th birthday.

The Senior Railcard costs £30 for 1 year, or £70 for 3 years. Most people find that the Railcard pays for itself within a couple of trips thanks to the 1/3 off discount it gives you on a wide range of train tickets including Advance fares.

There are no time restrictions with the Senior Railcard. You can travel seven days per week, whenever suits you best.

Can I use my Senior Railcard anytime at weekends?

Yes you can use your Senior Railcard at anytime on a weekend and public holiday.

Yes, you must be able to show your Senior Railcard whenever you buy tickets at the booking office or at a ticket check. If you don’t have your Senior Railcard with you, you will be charged the full price train fare.

The easiest and quickest way to apply for a Senior Railcard is online , but you can also apply in any staffed station ticket office.

When buying online, click ‘buy now’ on the Senior Railcard page , and follow the instructions given. You must provide a valid passport, UK driving licence or National Identity number to verify your date of birth, as well as a passport-style photo if you’re selecting ‘digital’ as the type of railcard you would like.

With the digital railcard option, a download code will be sent to your registered email address, as well as instructions on how to download your railcard.

You can apply in person, by visiting any staffed station ticket office and providing a valid passport, UK driving licence or National Identity Card number, to prove your date of birth.

You will only be able to travel on discounted tickets once you have your Senior Railcard. Also note that you cannot buy Railcards in advance of your 60th birthday in person at rail stations.

If you are ordering a plastic Senior Railcard, allow five working days for delivery. You can instead choose to pay for ‘Special Delivery’, which will deliver your railcard within two days (Monday-Thursday) or three days (Friday-Sunday) as long as the order is placed before 15:45pm.

As long as you are within two weeks of your 60th birthday, you can apply and be ready to use your Senior Railcard from your birthday onwards.

You will not be able to travel on discounted tickets until you have your Railcard, and your Railcard cannot be used until your 60th birthday.

Senior Railcards provide you with 1/3 off when you buy Standard and First Class Anytime, Off-Peak and Advance tickets.

The railcard costs just £30, so after just a few trips the card can pay for itself. Customers who use the Senior Railcard save an average of £98* a year, so why not use our journey planner to see how much you will save on your upcoming trips?

* Average saving is based on those made by Senior Railcard holders between March 2019 and February 2020, excluding price of railcard. Source https://www.senior-railcard.co.uk/

Your Senior Railcard has many benefits. As well as discounted train travel you get access to special offers on days out, theatre tickets and holiday accommodation. More information about Senior Railcard special offers can be found here .

Digital Railcards will be stored within the Railcard app on your smartphone or device, so you don’t have to carry a plastic card with you. They don’t need to be sent in the post, so can be used more quickly if you need it for an upcoming trip.

Note that digital Railcards can be stored on up to two devices.

You will need your download code to add your purchased digital Railcard to the ScotRail app on your smartphone or device - this should be found within the email confirmation you will have received after your application is approved.

Click here for more information on digital Railcards.

When your Senior Railcard is within 30 days of its expiry date, you can renew it using these simple steps:

  • Log into your Senior Railcard account
  • Select ‘renew’ next to the railcard that you want to renew
  • Check that the details are correct
  • Pay, and your railcard will be updated

If you have registered your email address with your account, you will be sent a reminder that your railcard is due for renewal. However it is your responsibility to check that your railcard is in date and eligible before buying or using discounted tickets.

You can also update any of your details, by clicking the ‘edit’ button on the review page.

No, unfortunately once a Senior Railcard has been bought it is non-refundable.

You can replace your lost or damaged railcard, with the administration cost of £10. If you bought your railcard online, go to ‘manage my railcard ’, and log in to apply for a replacement. Once logged in, go to ‘Details’ under your current Senior Railcard, and select ‘replace railcard (Lost or stolen)’. Select lost or damaged, and follow the further instructions on the screen. Please note that you can only apply for a replacement railcard 5 days after the date of the original purchase, and you can only have one replacement issued in a 12-month period.

No, Senior Railcards are non-transferable and can only be used by the named cardholder. You may be asked to show identification when you travel.

For a digital Senior Railcard you will need to supply a passport-style photo during your application.

Yes, once you have your Senior Railcard you can buy train tickets from a station ticket vending machine. Simply tap the Railcard button and select Senior Railcard for your discount to be applied. You don’t need to do anything with your Senior Railcard at the ticket machine, just ensure you have it with you when you are travelling.