Markman Posted September 4, 2022 Report Share Posted September 4, 2022 Ripe old age of 60 now - as is Mrs Markman Rail Card for over 60s - is it worth it - I would use twixt Weston and Bristol for Footie and Concerts and the odd day trips out as an old couple (:laugh:) Do we need a card each - I see there is a "couples" thing where the best deal comes if you travel together - anyone got a recommendation? Cheers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted September 4, 2022 Report Share Posted September 4, 2022 If you are likely to always travel with Mrs M then the two together card probably works out best value. However if you will do some journeys apart get a senior card each. Yes they are good value, you can often make the money back with one trip. Tip, if you collect Tesco Clubcard points you can spend them on railcards, getting a third off, so you only need a tenners worth of points to buy a card, absolute bargain. They are occasionally on sale through the railcard site too. I’m dreading being 60 in less than two years but that is one bonus I am looking forward too, especially on away trips where it can save me the £30 in one go. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southside Posted September 4, 2022 Report Share Posted September 4, 2022 6 hours ago, Markman said: Ripe old age of 60 now - as is Mrs Markman Rail Card for over 60s - is it worth it - I would use twixt Weston and Bristol for Footie and Concerts and the odd day trips out as an old couple (:laugh:) Do we need a card each - I see there is a "couples" thing where the best deal comes if you travel together - anyone got a recommendation? Cheers Well worth it mate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renaissance Williams Posted September 4, 2022 Report Share Posted September 4, 2022 5 hours ago, ralphindevon said: Tip, if you collect Tesco Clubcard points you can spend them on railcards, getting a third off, so you only need a tenners worth of points to buy a card, absolute bargain. They are occasionally on sale through the railcard site too. Brilliant - thanks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reigate Red Posted September 4, 2022 Report Share Posted September 4, 2022 I hit the 6-0 early next year and am planning on using a rail card to make travelling to Bristol for more home games more affordable. If I change my working commute hours slightly I can also use it to reduce those costs. DIdn't know about the Tesco clubcard points so thanks. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erithacus Posted September 5, 2022 Report Share Posted September 5, 2022 On 04/09/2022 at 12:18, Markman said: Ripe old age of 60 now I've just 'won promotion' to that division too. It depresses me that I am now elligible for a railcard and discounts at the garden centres. After being stung for a missed connection from Paddington I vowed never to use trains again, although a decent reduction in the fares might just help. Do they work at any times, any routes or restricted to outside the rush hours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralphindevon Posted September 9, 2022 Report Share Posted September 9, 2022 On 05/09/2022 at 20:40, Erithacus said: I've just 'won promotion' to that division too. It depresses me that I am now elligible for a railcard and discounts at the garden centres. After being stung for a missed connection from Paddington I vowed never to use trains again, although a decent reduction in the fares might just help. Do they work at any times, any routes or restricted to outside the rush hours? You can’t use them in morning rush our, weekdays. Times for this vary depending on train and station but trains after 9am are fine and often after 8.30. Just add a railcard to your search on the app or website and you’ll see morning prices suddenly cheaper. Remember to use a Split Ticketing website to save money, especially on longer journeys and Seat Frog app for cheap upgrades to 1st class, especially on GWR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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