16-25 Railcard

 16-18 Discount

• The 50% discount applies to TransPennine Express Advance tickets 

• You must be aged 16, 17 or 18 when travelling and present proof of age with the tickets when travelling

• Only available for tickets purchased through tpexpress.co.uk - the discount is not available via the TPExpress app or any other booking channels

• Tickets must be purchased in advance of travel and are subject to availability, so book early to get the best possible fares

• You must select '16-18 TPE Discount' as a railcard option when booking at tpexpress.co.uk to obtain a discount 

• TransPennine Express will accept any identification which includes a photo and age or date of birth

• For example, passports, driving licence photocards and Validate UK ID cards 

• Tickets are non-refundable and are only valid on the date and trains shown on the ticket(s)

• Savings are based on Advance fares versus purchase on the day 

16-25 50% Advance Discount

• The additional discount from 34% to 50% is only available for tickets on TransPennine Express services, and only when purchased www.tpexpress.co.uk/special-offers/student-train-tickets or via the TPExpress app, using promotional code TPESTUDENT
• The additional discount only applies to Advance Purchase tickets and Standard Airport Advance tickets to and from Manchester Airport
• Tickets must be purchased in advance of travel, and are subject to availability, so book early to get the best possible fares
• You must select a 16-25 Railcard in order to obtain discount, and must present this when you travel
• Tickets are non-refundable, and are only valid on the date and trains shown on the ticket(s) 
• Prices are correct at the time of publication
• *Seat reservations are subject to availability and must be booked at least one day in advance

As the name suggests, the 16-25 Railcard is for people aged between 16 and 25. But, in some circumstances if you’re over 25 you can also get this Railcard and benefit from savings on rail fares.

Over 25 and in full-time education?

If you’re over 25 and can prove you’re in full-time education – for example with a valid TOTUM NUS Extra Card – you can get a 16-25 Railcard. You will required sign off from your university or college.

Providing you’re 25-years-old when you buy the Railcard, you can still take advantage of cheaper train tickets for the full 12 months. After that, the 26-30 Railcard could be an option for you.

Are you a mature student outside of the 16-30 age range?

To be eligible as a mature student and buy a 1-year Railcard, you will need:
- To be attending a recognised college or university, for over 15 hours a week, at least 20 weeks a year. Unfortunately, Open University, distance learning and part-time courses do not qualify.
- To have the mature student section of the 16-25 Railcard application form completed by your College or University.
- Have an TOTUM NUS card or College/University photocard as proof of identity.

As a mature student, you can now apply online, but you’ll need to submit evidence of your eligibility when applying. You can do this by uploading the signed Mature Student Declaration section of the 16-25 Railcard application form, a scanned copy of your student photocard, and a digital passport-style photo.

Mature students will need to provide evidence of continuing study every year, and so are only eligible to apply for the 1-year Railcard.

Your 16-25 Railcard saves you 1/3 off Standard Anytime and Off-Peak fares, as well as Standard Advance and First Class Advance fares. Please note there is a minimum fare of £12 before 10am on weekdays for Anytime and Off-Peak Singles and Returns, apart from Bank Holidays and fares in July & August.

Once you’ve got your 16-25 Railcard, you can use it as many times as you like on valid journeys before its expiry date – so you can take full advantage of cheaper train journeys to visit friends and family around the country.

You can buy a one-year 16-25 Railcard for £35. There’s also the option to buy a three-year 16-25 Railcard for £80.

Where paper Railcards are physical cards that go alongside your ticket (whether paper, Key or eTicket), Digital Railcards exist within the TPExpress app, and can be displayed to support your ticket when a ticket inspection takes place. Because Digital Railcards are always kept within the app alongside your digital tickets, they'll always be there and available.

You can buy Digital Railcards through the TransPennine Express website or app and they'll be applied to your TransPennine Express account.

We will send you an email or app message before your railcard is due to expire.

You can renew your Digital Railcard through the Southeastern website or app, within 30 days of the expiry date.

Simply login to your account, select the type of railcard you want to renew, then follow the easy steps.

Once your payment has been confirmed, your renewed Digital Railcard will be available to use straight away.

Yes, you need to apply online through the TransPennine Express website or app. 

Or if you’re applying for a 16-25 Railcard in person at a train station, you’ll need your birth certificate, passport, UK driving licence or national identify card. You’ll also need a passport-sized photo and if you’re applying as a mature student, you’ll need proof of eligibility.

Don’t worry if you’ve lost your 16-25 Railcard or it’s damaged – you can easily apply for a replacement one online and it will only cost you £10 in administration fees - this is only applicable if you bought your Railcard online. You should return to the point of purchase if you bought your Railcard elsewhere.

Alternatively, if you bought your 16-25 Railcard from a train station and still have your stamped receipt, you can get a new one from a staffed ticket office and a £10 administration fee will apply.