1/3 OFF FOR ADULTS & 60% OFF FOR KIDS

Up to 4 adults and 4 children can travel together for less with a Family & Friends railcard. You can choose from a 1-year railcard for £30 or a 3-year railcard for £70.

To use this railcard, at least one of the adults named on the railcard must travel with one child for the entire journey for the discount to be valid. Any two adults can be named cardholders which will be specified at the time of purchase.

Family & Friends railcards are available to purchase in both physical and digital form. Simply buy your railcard, book your train tickets and apply your railcard to see the automatically discounted fares, and travel with your railcard to validate the discount.

BENEFITS OF A FAMILY & FRIENDS RAILCARD

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Save 1/3 on Train Travel

A Family & Friends railcard saves you money on your train travel – get 1/3 off adult fares and 60% off for children aged 5-15.

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Get a 1 or 3 Year Railcard

It’s available as a 1-year or 3-year railcard depending on your travel needs. Save £20 when you choose a 3-year railcard.

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Unlimited Uses

There are no limits to how many times you want to use your Family & Friends railcard making days out with family and friends cost-effective!

Family on station platform by Hull Trains Paragon

What is a Family & Friends Railcard?

A Family & Friends Railcard is a great way to save money on train travel. Up to 4 adults and 4 children can get discounted travel when travelling together. Adults save 1/3 and children save 60%. 

Two pre-specified adults are named on the railcard and one of these adults can travel with at least one child to get the discount. Don’t forget you must travel with your railcard for the discount to be valid.

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How much is a Family & Friends Railcard?

Family & Friends Railcards are available as a 1-year or 3-year railcard. The 1-year option is £30, and the 3-year option is £70.

Hull Trains Paragon standard class seating

How do I use a Family & Friends Railcard?

Up to four adults and four children aged 5-15 travelling together can benefit from this railcard. To validate the discount, at least one of the named adults on the railcard and one child can travel with a Family & Friends railcard. The two adults on the railcard must be named but don’t need to travel together, so when one cardholder isn’t using it, the other can. The second named cardholder doesn’t have to be related to you and can be a friend or childminder making it perfect for days out with friends and kids.

OTHER RAILCARDS AVAILABLE WITH HULL TRAINS

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Senior Railcard

Get 1/3 off train fares with a Senior Railcard if you're over 60 years old.

Senior Railcard
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Two Together Railcard

Two named card holders can save 1/3 on train travel when using a Two Together Railcard.

Two Together Railcard
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16-25 Railcard

If you're aged 16-25, this railcard can save you 1/3 on your train travel. It's £30 for 1 year or £70 for 3 years.

16-25 Railcard
Couple in London near Tower Bridge

26-30 Railcard

The 26-30 Railcard is a digital-only railcard offering savings of 1/3 for a year for £30.

26-30 Railcard
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16-17 Saver

A 16-17 Saver gets you 50% off train travel and it is valid for 1 year for £30.

16-17 Saver
London Kings Cross station

Network Railcard

Get a third off your rail travel when travelling in London and the South East for just £30 a year.

FAMILY & FRIENDS RAILCARD FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is a Family & Friends Railcard?

It’s a railcard for a group of family or friends travelling together. Up to 4 adults and 4 children can travel on one railcard. A minimum of one adult and one child can travel together to get the discounted fares.

Where can I buy a Family & Friends Railcard?

You can purchase a Family & Friends Railcard online via the button at the top of this page and choose from either a 1-year or 3-year option. You can also purchase a Family & Friends Railcard at the station. 

How much is a Family & Friends Railcard?

You can purchase a 1-year Family & Friends Railcard for £30 or a 3-year Family & Friends Railcard for £70.

How many people can travel on a Family & Friends Railcard?

Eight people in total can travel together on this railcard – up to four adults and four children. At any one time, at least one adult and one child must be travelling together to claim the discount.

Do I need to name the railcard holder?

Yes, you can have two nominated adults named on your railcard. The two named adults don’t need to travel together to validate your travel.

Do I need a photo for a Family & Friends Railcard?

You will need a passport style photo (shoulders up) if you are purchasing a digital Family & Friends Railcard online. 

How old do children have to be to travel with a Family & Friends Railcard?

Children must be between the ages of 5 and 15. Adults are classed as 16+.

If a child turns 16 before your 1-year Family & Friends Railcard runs out, they can still travel at the discounted child fare for as long as the card is still valid.

If you’ve got a 3-year Railcard and the child turns 16 before it expires, they can carry on travelling at the discounted child rate until the day before they turn 17.

How much money can I save with a Family & Friends Railcard?

You can save 1/3 on adult train fares and 60% on child fares with a Family & Friends Railcard.

Can I use my Family & Friends Railcard to buy tickets for other people?

Yes, if you are one of the named adults on the railcard, you can travel with any other adults (up to 4 including you) and children (up to 4).

Can I use my Family & Friends Railcard anywhere in Britain?

Yes, your Family & Friends Railcard is valid for use on all Train Operating Companies in Britain.

Can I travel at any time with a Family & Friends Railcard?

Yes, you can travel on any Hull Trains service with this railcard. It may vary by operator and morning peak time restrictions apply Monday to Friday (not including public holidays) for journeys made wholly within the London and South East area.

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