1/3 off most rail fares!

The Veterans Railcard gives 1/3 off most rail fares including Standard and First Class Anytime, Off-Peak and Advance fares to Veterans across England, Wales and Scotland, whether they are visiting family and friends or simply enjoying a day out.

You can also nominate a companion to get 1/3 off when travelling with you and up to 4 children travelling with you get 60% off.

If you have served for at least one day in His Majesty’s UK Armed Forces (Regular or Reserve) or have been a UK Merchant Mariner who has seen duty on legally defined military operations, you may be eligible.

A 1-year Veterans Railcard costs just £30. If you want to get more for your money, the 3-year Veterans Railcard is great value at £70, saving you £20 on the cost of renewing your 1-year Veterans Railcard for 3 consecutive years. Veterans Railcard holders save on average £281** a year, or £5.37 per journey^. 

The Veterans Railcard is available to buy online and by post, and you can choose to have it on your phone (digital) or to have a physical card posted to you.

** Annual saving is based on the average savings made by Veterans Railcard holders between April 2023 and March 2024, excluding price of Railcard.

^ Average saving per journey is based on the average savings made by Veterans Railcard holders between April 2023 and March 2024.