Let your friends in on some epic savings
There's great value to be had travelling around Britain with a Disabled Persons Railcard. You'll see some amazing places and save money too. So why not tell your family and friends that they may be able to save1/3 on rail travel with a Railcard? Simply fill in your family or friend's contact details, and we'll send them an email telling them about the Railcards that are available.
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I'm a child and I have a disability. Am I eligible for a Disabled Persons Railcard?
Yes. Five to 15-year olds that have a disability listed on the application form qualify for a Railcard. This doesn't enable you to save money yourself (the usual child discount of 50% is a much better rate) but it does give 1/3 off most rail fares for one adult travelling with you.
How do I find out if my epilepsy medication will make me eligible for a Disabled Persons Railcard?
We accept medications that are in line with Epilepsy Society guidelines. These are listed on the Epilepsy Society’s website. Because many of these medications have other uses, if you are applying on the grounds of your epilepsy you will also need to send in a copy of the Exemption Certificate that enables you to receive your medication free of charge. More information on the form FP92A, available from GP surgeries, can be found here.
To see the most up-to-date list of anti-epileptic drugs click here.
I have a Blue Badge parking permit - does this make me eligible for a Disabled Persons Railcard?
No. Being a Blue Badge holder does not, in itself, entitle a person to qualify for a Disabled Persons Railcard. The Blue Badge scheme is designed to give parking privileges to people with mobility problems who have difficulty using public transport. It is run by local authorities who have the flexibility to use their discretion when issuing badges. So whilst many of the people who have Blue Badges may be candidates for a Railcard, there are many who would not (for example, people with short term illnesses and conditions or parents of children who need to transport bulky medical equipment). Therefore we cannot accept the Blue Badge alone as grounds to issue a Railcard.
I have a local authority concessionary bus pass - does this make me eligible for a Disabled Persons Railcard?
No. Holding a concessionary bus pass does not, in itself, entitle a person to qualify for a Disabled Persons Railcard. Concessionary bus passes are administered by local authorities who have the flexibility to use their discretion when issuing passes. So whilst many of the people who have a bus pass may be candidates for a Railcard, there are many who would not (for example, people with short term illnesses and conditions). Therefore we cannot accept the bus pass alone as grounds to issue a Railcard.
Where can people get the information here in a different format such as Large Print, Easy Read or Audio?
You can download Word, PDF and large print versions of the "Rail Travel Made Easy" leaflet and Railcard application from the Information Downloads section of the website. If you require information in a format other than these - such as Audio or Braille - please contact the Disabled Persons Railcard Office.
How can I get registered as having a visual impairment?
The RNIB gives good advice on this. See the RNIB website for information on registration.
I don't live in Great Britain or receive UK disability benefits - can I apply for a Disabled Persons Railcard?
Unfortunately we do not have the resources or expertise to be able to validate documentation from outside the United Kingdom (UK) so we can only accept UK-based documentation as proof of eligibility.
We are unable to send Railcards overseas, so all applications must include a delivery address in Great Britain.
People from outside the UK are advised to find out about the Britrail Pass which gives excellent savings to visitors to Britain. As proof of age is the only requirement for the 16-25 Railcard and Senior Railcard, both of these can be purchased over the counter at most staffed rail stations. Likewise the Family & Friends Railcard can be bought by people travelling with one or more child.
If you do not have a Railcard and are a wheelchair user or a visually impaired person travelling with a companion, you can get 1/3 off a range of day tickets through the concessionary fares scheme - see the Travelling by rail page on this website for more details.
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It is easy to renew your Railcard. Our online service is safe and secure, and we aim to deliver your Railcard to your door within five working days.
