Network Railcard
Save on travel across London and the South East! Get 1/3 off adult fares and 60% off kids’ fares (ages 5–15). Children aged 0-4 travel free.
Cost: £35 per year
Average savings: £154 per year
When you can use it
- Weekends and Bank Holidays (anytime)
- Monday-Friday from 10am onwards
- Minimum fare: £13 on weekdays, so you won’t get the full discount on cheaper fares
- You can travel slightly before 10am from some stations. See the list of easements at the bottom of this page.
Where it’s valid
- Valid for journeys entirely within the Network Railcard area, which covers London and the South East.
- The Network Railcard area extends to:
- West: Exeter, Bedwyn, Didcot, Worcester
- North: Banbury, Northampton, Bedford, Huntington
- East: Kings Lynn, Manningtree
- South: the South Coast
- Popular destinations include: Oxford, Cambridge, Portsmouth, Reading, Richmond, Southampton, Winchester, Windsor & Eton, Brighton, Southend, Canterbury, Bournemouth
- Check the official map for exact coverage. Note: Some destinations are only valid on specific routes (e.g. via Honiton to Exeter).
Who it’s for
- Anyone! No age or other restrictions.
- You’ll need to provide a clear photo of the cardholder.
- Great for family trips:
- Covers the named cardholder, plus up to 3 adults (1/3 off)
- Up to 4 children (ages 5-15) get 60% off the child fare
- Children aged 0-4 travel for free
- Everyone must travel together and stay within the Network Railcard area
What gets discounted
- Yes (1/3 off adults, 60% off children):
- Standard class Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets, including London Travelcards, and equivalent tickets like Evening Out or Sunday Out
- Standard class Anytime tickets, including London Travelcards (if travelling in evening peak)
- PlusBus tickets for local bus travel
- No:
- Group fares (e.g. Family Travelcards)
- First class tickets
- Advance tickets
- Eurostar or heritage railway services
See this list of Frequently Asked Questions for more details.