Get 50% off train travel with a 16-17 Saver

50% off most rail fares

Average annual savings of up to £367**

Just £30 a year or until you turn 18

For everyone aged 16 & 17

Eligibility and terms of use

• Buy a Railcard and keep it with you when you travel (on your phone or wallet)
• Save on most tickets including Advance tickets
• The 16-17 Saver is valid for one year or until your 18th birthday, whichever comes first and is not available to purchase at stations

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How does 16-17 Saver differ from the 16‐25 Railcard?

16-17 Saver gives 50% off Standard Anytime, Standard Off-Peak, Standard Advance and Season tickets for travel at any time of the day.

The 16‐25 Railcard is aimed at leisure travel and gives 1/3 off Standard Anytime and Standard Off-Peak tickets, as well as Standard and First Class Advance tickets. A £12 minimum fare applies to journeys starting between 4:30am and 10:00am on week days. The 16-25 Railcard discount does not apply to Season tickets.

Can I use my 16-17 Saver for tickets for travel on the London Underground?

If you are buying a National Rail ticket for travel into London from outside London Zones 1-9, then you will be able to buy a Travelcard as part of your rail ticket which includes travel on National Rail, London Underground, Docklands Light Railway and buses in London.

If you are buying a National Rail ticket that includes travel across London, then you will be able to use your National Rail ticket on London Underground to transfer between National Rail stations.

16-17 Saver discounts are NOT valid on:

• Oyster pay as you go daily price cap and pay as you go single fares for journeys on National Rail, London Underground and Docklands Light Railway
• London Day Travelcards and Travelcard Season tickets within Zones 1-9
• Tickets wholly for travel on London Underground and Docklands Light Railway

If you travel frequently in the London fare zones, you should consider getting a 16+ Zip Oyster photocard.

Can the 16-17 Saver be used to buy Season tickets?

Yes, the 16-17 Saver gives 50% off Standard Anytime, Standard Off-Peak, Standard Advance and Season tickets.

It is designed to enable 16 and 17 year olds to access the same half price child fares that they could access until they were 16.

The 16-17 Saver cannot be used as a Photocard for a paper Season ticket and if you are buying a paper Season ticket for the first time you will need to have a photocard created at a staffed National Rail Station. You will need to provide a passport-type photograph for your Photocard and the photocard must be carried when travelling.

If you are buying a smart Season ticket, you usually will not require a separate photo card to validate your Season ticket.

Who is eligible for the 16-17 Saver discount?

The 16-17 Saver can be purchased by all 16 and 17 year olds who live in Britain or abroad.