Group size

Bring anyone along! 

To use your Family & Friends Railcard, your group must consist of at least one named cardholder and one child (5-15 years of age).

Up to four adults and four kids can travel on the one Railcard, and they don't even need to be related.  So you can bring friends along too and save on their fares.

Any two adults can be named cardholders. Why not add a grandparent, friend or childminder as your second named cardholder?

If the only child in the Family & Friends Railcard group is aged less than 5 years of age, the Railcard holder may purchase a discounted ticket in order for that accompanying adult(s) to qualify for the discount on their ticket(s).

Travelling with 'under fives'

Don't forget children under five travel free and each adult may take up to two 'under fives' with them. If the only child in the Family & Friends Railcard group is aged less than five years of age, the Railcard holder may purchase a discounted ticket for that child in order that the accompanying adult(s) can qualify for the discount on their ticket(s). All child fares are subject to a minimum £1 fare.