Disabled Persons Railcard
A railcard that gives one-third off rail fares for you and one adult companion.
What you get
One-third off eligible rail tickets for you and one adult travelling with you, any time of day. You can choose a digital or physical card. Official price on the National Rail Railcard site: £20 for 1 year, or £54 for 3 years. As of 10 November 2026, from railcard.co.uk. From 30 September 2026, eligibility also includes some long-term conditions and neurodivergence that significantly affect rail travel, with professional evidence.
Who can get it
You can apply if you get PIP or Adult Disability Payment at any rate; Attendance Allowance, Severe Disablement Allowance or Pension Age Disability Payment; DLA or Child Disability Payment at the higher or lower mobility rate, or the higher or middle care rate; a War Pensioner’s Mobility Supplement or a War or Service Disablement Pension for 80% or more disability; Armed Forces Compensation Scheme benefits; Industrial Injuries Benefit at 20% disablement or higher; or if you lease a Motability vehicle, have a Disabled Persons Bus Pass in Great Britain, a London Disabled Persons Freedom Pass, or a Blue Badge. Other accepted routes include visual or hearing impairment, epilepsy with prescribed drugs, being unable to drive on medical grounds, being without speech, and, from 30 September 2026, a long-term condition or neurodivergence that causes significant barriers when using rail services, evidenced by a professional report or a signed impact declaration.
How to apply
Apply online at railcard.co.uk or by post with the official form and your evidence. You can get a card from any age if you meet the criteria.