Travelling by train with a disability shouldn’t be difficult or expensive. Simply buy a Disabled Persons Railcard and enjoy a 1/3 off rail fares for you and a friend.
How much is a Disabled Persons Railcard?
The card costs £20 for one year and £54 for three years. People with a Disabled Persons Railcard save on average £115 per year*, and the Railcard typically pays for itself within 3 journeys.*Average saving is based on the average savings made by Disabled Persons Railcard holders between March 2019 and February 2020, excluding price of Railcard.
How can I get a Disabled Persons Railcard?
Buy your Disabled Persons Railcard here.Am I eligible for a Disabled Persons Railcard
You will be able to get a Disabled Persons Railcard if you:
- receive Personal Independence Payments (PIP) or Adult Disability Payment (ADP)
- receive Disability Living Allowance (DLA) or Child Disability Payment (CDP) at either:
- the higher or lower rate for the mobility component, or
- the higher or middle rate for the care component
- have a visual impairment
- have a hearing impairment
- have epilepsy
- receive Attendance Allowance, Severe Disablement Allowance or Pension Age Disability Payment (PADP)
- receive War Pensioner's Mobility Supplement
- receive War or Service Disablement Pension for 80% or more disability
- buy or lease a vehicle through the Motability scheme
Expansion to eligibility criteria from 1 March 2026
From 1 March 2026, the eligibility criteria for the Disabled Persons Railcard will expand to include a wider range of disabilities. This means that more people will be able to apply for a Disabled Persons Railcard.
From 1 March 2026, you will be eligible if you:
- Receive a Disabled Persons Bus Pass in England, Scotland or Wales
- Receive a London Disabled Persons Freedom Pass
- Have a Blue Badge
- Are currently unable to drive on medical grounds
- Receive Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS) benefits
- Receive Industrial Injuries Benefit for 20% degree of disablement or higher
- Are without speech
To find out more about the expansion, visit the Disabled Persons Railcard site.
Comfortable and problem-free train travel
The Disabled Persons Railcard offers discounts for you and one other person in case you need assistance – or simply want to enjoy a day out with a friend or relative. Boarding a train alone? Then you can book some support for when you travel with us – just let us know 24 hours before your trip.All of our trains have space for wheelchairs and we can take power scooters, so long as you have a permit.
We also offer Priority Seat Cards which make asking for a suitable seat less embarrassing.
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