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Disabled person's railcard

The Disabled Persons Railcard allows you to buy discounted rail tickets. If another adult is travelling with you, they can also travel at the same discounted fare. The current costs are £18 for a one-year railcard, or £48 for a three-year railcard.

To qualify, you must meet at least one of the criteria listed below:

• be registered as having eyesight difficulties.
• be registered deaf.
• have epilepsy, and are disabled by repeated attacks even though you receive drug treatment.
• receive Attendance Allowance.
• receive Disability Living Allowance (in the Higher Rate for help with getting around, or in the Higher or Middle Rate for help with personal care).
• receive Severe Disablement Allowance.
• receive War Pensioner’s Mobility Supplement.
• receive War or Service Disablement Pension for 80% or more disability.
• be buying or leasing a vehicle through the ‘Motability’ scheme.

Children aged from five and under 16 may also be eligible for a Disabled Persons Railcard if they can meet at least one of the required criteria. Although they only need to pay the normal child’s fare, an adult can travel with them at the discounted rate of one third off the adult fare.

For full details use the Disabled Persons Railcard link under 'External links' on the right of this page.