Disabled Persons Railcard

You can get a Disabled Persons Railcard if you have a visual or hearing impairment, epilepsy or receive a disability-related benefit such as Personal Independence Payments (PIP), Adult Disability Payment (ADP), Disability Living Allowance (DLA), Child Disability Payment (CDP), Attendance Allowance, Severe Disablement Allowance or Pension Age Disability Payment (PADP).

People who get a War Pensioner’s Mobility Supplement, a War or Service Disablement Pensions for 80% or more disability can also qualify for a Disabled Persons Railcard.

If you buy or lease a vehicle through the Motability scheme you can also apply for a disability railcard.

If you have a Disabled Persons Railcard, you can save 1/3 on train tickets at any time or day – there are no restrictions. Not all tickets are subject to this discount though. For example, the Disabled Railcard discount is applicable to anytime, off peak and advance fares but can not be used towards a discount against season tickets.

This means whether you’re travelling for work during the week or going away on a city break for the weekend, you can take advantage of cheaper train tickets if you’re a disabled railcard-holder. And if you’re travelling with a companion, they get 1/3 discount off their ticket too!

You can get the discount on adult train fares for travel on the National Rail network across Great Britain. This includes the TransPennine Express rail network, which goes to popular destinations across the North and in Scotland such as Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield, and Durham.

If you’re travelling by train on the TransPennine Express network and need assistance, remember to let us know and we’ll be happy to help.

A Disabled Persons Railcard costs £20 for one year or £54 for three years.

You can buy a Disabled Persons Railcard online at www.disabledpersons-railcard.co.uk. Simply select Apply Now and follow the on-screen instructions for a new application or you can download the forms and submit them by post.

When you’re applying online or by post for your railcard, make sure you allow enough time for it to be sent to you via post before your first journey.

Yes, you need to apply for a Disabled Persons Railcard online or by post.

As well as completing the relevant forms you’ll need to provide proof of your eligibility for the railcard, such as a copy of your award letter for your disability-related benefits, a Social Service stamp on your form, or your Exemption Certificate for epilepsy medication.

You can easily renew your Disabled Persons Railcard by applying for renewal by post.

Remember to give yourself enough time for your replacement Railcard to arrive in the post if you’re planning any trips shortly after your Railcard expires.

If you’ve lost your Disabled Persons Railcard, or it’s been damaged or stolen, you can request a replacement railcard online or you can contact the Disabled Persons Railcard Office.

To replace a lost or damaged disabled adult railcard, you’ll have to pay a £5 administration fee for a one-year railcard or £10 for a three-year railcard. If you have a crime reference number for a stolen railcard, you can get a free replacement.