Disabled Persons Railcard

Unfortunately, the Disabled Persons Railcard is not available to buy with Trainline. To get your Railcard, you can either apply online here or by post. If you would prefer to apply by post, you need to download and complete the application form. Once you’ve completed the form, you need to post it with a copy of your evidence of eligibility and payment to:

National Railcards

PO Box 10776

Ashby-de-la-Zouch

LE65 9FA

Please allow up to 10 working days for your Disabled Persons Railcard to be delivered.

If you'd prefer to order your Railcard over the phone from the Railcard company, please call them on 0345 605 0525. Alternatively, if you have a hearing impairment, you can call 0345 601 0132.

Unfortunately, Disabled Persons Railcards aren't available to buy at any UK station – you can only apply for the Disabled Persons Railcard online. When renewing a Disabled Persons Railcard, you can either do it online, over the telephone or by post.

No, the Disabled Persons Railcard costs £20 for 1 year. This is cheaper than the other National Railcards though, which cost £30 for 1 year.

Yes, to buy a Disabled Persons Railcard you must provide a photograph to upload or send off as part of your application.

If you've applied for a paper Disabled Persons Railcard, you'll need to allow 5 working days for your Railcard application to be reviewed and approved and 5 working days for delivery. Please note that unfortunately the Disabled Persons Railcard is not available to buy with Trainline at this time.

Yes. With your Disabled Persons Railcard, you and the person travelling with you can get 1/3 off Anytime Day Travelcards when bought as part of your journey to London from outside London Zones 1-9 (subject to a minimum fare of £19.60). Please note that your companion must travel with you for the whole journey in order for them to also get the discount.

You can also get your Disabled Persons Railcard discount loaded onto your Oyster card to save 1/3 on single Off-Peak pay as you go fares on London Underground and Docklands Light Railway services in London. You'll need to register your Oyster card in your name to do this - simply take your Oyster card and a valid Disabled Persons Railcard to a London Underground station, Oyster Ticket Shop or Visitor Centre and ask a member of staff to set the discount for you. Please note that Oyster pay as you go discounts are for the Disabled Persons Railcard holder only.

If you're travelling on a Disabled Person's Freedom Pass, you cannot use your Disabled Persons Railcard to buy a discounted ticket for your companion.

No, unfortunately the Disabled Persons Railcard discount won't apply to Season tickets, including Travelcard Season tickets.