Family and Friends Railcard

A Family and Friends Railcard offers you multiple benefits for just £30 per year. 

Giving you ⅓ off rail fares for up to 4 adults, and up to 4 children aged 5 - 15, a huge 60% off. Travel together whenever you like, and having two adults named on the Railcard allows one cardholder to travel when the other is busy. 

Am I eligible for a Family & Friends Railcard?

If you're aged 16 or over, you’re eligible for a Family and Friends Railcard. But to use it, one of the named adults on your railcard must travel with at least one child (aged 5-15) – you can get a discount for up to four adults and four children travelling together with one railcard!

How much can I save with a Family & Friends Railcard?

A Family and Friends Railcard saves you 1/3 on up to 4 adult fares and 60% on up to 4 children’s tickets, with no time restrictions and no minimum fare. You can have two named adults on your railcard, so if one cardholder isn’t using it, the other can! 

How much is the Family & Friends Railcard?

Just £30 – or £70 for a 3-year card – there’s also no limit to the number of times you can use it, so the potential for adventure is huge!

Where can I use the Family & Friends Railcard? 

You can use your Family and Friends Railcard to travel anywhere in Great Britain on the National Rail network.

Where can I buy a Family & Friends Railcard?

The quickest and easiest way to buy is online. Alternatively, you can buy your railcard at any staffed station ticket office, or over the phone: 0345 3000 250. All you need is your address and email address, the name of the second cardholder and a debit or credit card for payment. Choose to get your Family and Friends Railcard on your phone or get a physical railcard card sent to you.

Not eligible for a Family & Friends Railcard? There are a number of other Railcards available, including the options below. You could also purchase a family ticket when travelling with family on Northern trains. This creates one singular ticket that can be purchased through the app - no more lost or forgotten tickets!