16-17 Saver

If you’re aged 16 or 17 you can now enjoy 50% off Anytime, Off-Peak, Advance and Season tickets, so whether you’re travelling for school, college, day trips or a weekend away with friends, you can use it as many times as you like and make great savings.

So whether you’re travelling from Birmingham to London or London to Rugby, London Northwestern Rail saves you money. You can use the 16-17 Saver Railcard as many times as you like and make great savings.

Costing just £35 and valid for one year or until your 18th birthday, whichever comes first, the 16-17 Saver is the perfect option for anyone aged 16 or 17. For those closer to 18, it might be worth trying the 16-25 Railcard instead.

Only available to buy online, it’s quick and easy. To get your hands on one, all you need is proof of age and passport sized photo.

Buy a 16-17 Saver

Why opt for a 16-17 Saver Railcard?

A 16 17 Saver is a railcard designed to make train travel easier and cheaper for young adults. The 16 17 Saver discounts give you:

• With the 16 17 Saver, you get a 50% discount on rail travel across England and Wales, whether you’re travelling from London to Coventry or Crewe
• A significantly higher discount than the standard ⅓ discount offered by most other railcards, allowing young people to maintain the same half-price discount they had before turning 16
• Digital availability only, making it available to use 24/7 from your device
• No hidden costs when buying the railcard or subsequent discounted tickets
• Unlimited use, so you can purchase discounted tickets, hop on board and travel as often as you’d like

Requirements and restrictions of the 16-17 Saver

Anyone aged 16 or 17 can use this railcard. While a parent or guardian is welcome to purchase the card for a young person, the benefits are exclusive to the registered cardholder. No one else can use the discount.

As long as the card remains active, it can be used for travel right up until the holder’s 18th birthday.

The card provides coverage across the National Rail network throughout England and Wales. However, there are specific exclusions to keep in mind:

• Regional restrictions: It is not valid for use on ScotRail or Caledonian Sleeper routes.
• Service exclusions: The discount does not apply to First Class fares.
• London transport: You cannot use this railcard for travel on the DLR or the London Underground.

How to apply for a 16-17 Saver Railcard:

You can apply for your 16-17 Saver Railcard online. With this being a digital-only card, the process is quick and easy. Simply complete your application online, pay for your railcard and add the digital card to your phone for 24/7 access.

There are a couple of things you’ll need with you to complete your online application:

• Valid proof of ID (UK driving licence, passport or EEA national ID)
• Digital passport-style photo
• Debit or credit card to complete your payment.

How to use your 16-17 Saver

You can start saving as soon as your digital railcard is approved:

Choose the 16-17 Saver option when buying tickets on our website, app or at a station ticket machine.

When travelling, be sure to have your railcard and a form of identification with you for when our conductors come around.

Frequently asked questions