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 1 year
- £54 for 3 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 RailcardAm I eligible for a Disabled Persons Railcard
The Disabled Persons Railcard is for people with a disability that makes travelling by train difficult.
You will qualify if you meet one of the following criteria:
- 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 and receive drug treatment for this
- 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
- are leasing a vehicle through the Motability scheme
- receive Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS) benefit
- receive Industrial Injuries Benefit for 20% degree of disablement or higher
- are unable to drive on medical grounds
- receive a Disabled Persons Bus Pass or a London Disabled Persons Freedom Pass
- have an individual Blue Badge
- are without speech
- have an impairment or health condition that is long-term
- have a neurodivergence that is long-term
Comfortable and problem-free train travel
The Disabled Persons Railcard offers discounts for you and 1 other person, in case you need assistance, or simply want to enjoy a day out with a friend or relative. Boarding a train alone? 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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