Brief Introduction to Two Together Railcard in the UK
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The Two Together Railcard allows 2 named people traveling together to enjoy 1/3 off rail fares
What is Two Together Railcard?
This means that each traveler only needs to pay £15! Do you know that travelers with a Two Together Railcard enjoy an estimated average annual savings of £153 or an estimated savings of £6.26 per journey? This means that the Two Together Railcard will have paid for itself after just a few trips! Just imagine how much more you can save when you use this handy card for everyday rail journeys.
The Two Together Railcard’s 1/3 discount is applicable for a wide range of tickets. Both travelers can enjoy this massive discount for most adult fares (including Advance tickets) throughout Great Britain. The only exception for this is morning peak time journeys. If you think that the Two Together Railcard only offers discounts for train tickets, you’ll be delighted to know that this Railcard also presents countless discounts with partnering restaurants, hotels and more! Don’t worry, we will explain all the benefits of the Two Together Railcard in greater detail under “How to use Two Together Railcard?” later on in this article. What’s the best part? The Two Together Railcard discounts are applicable when you purchase your train tickets on Trip.com!
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Family members, friends, couples, colleagues and neighbors can apply for a Two Together Railcard!
Who Can Apply for the Two Together Railcard?
Online Purchase
Users who have opted for a Digital Railcard will need to download the Railcard app. Then, users will be able to download the Two Together Railcard to the app using the download code sent by email and the Railcard will be available for use right away. As for users who have opted for a Physical Railcard, please allow up to 5 working days for the Railcard to arrive. The Railcard will be delivered to users free of charge. Users can also choose to pay for the Special Delivery option. The Special Delivery service costs £6.50 and it guarantees that the Two Together Railcard is delivered within 2 days (Monday to Thursday) or 3 days (Friday to Saturday) provided that users have placed their orders before 16:00. Users are required to have the Railcard to be able to get a discount on the rail tickets, so please leave enough time before the train journey for the Railcard to be delivered. Hence, users who are traveling on the day of their purchase are advised to purchase their Railcards at a staffed station ticket office instead.
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Applicants can apply for the Two Together Railcard online or at a staffed station ticket office
Staffed Station Ticket Office
These agents provide a comprehensive service for railway travel, and they can make reservations and issue tickets too. Please look out for the National Rail accredited logo that is marked with a “tick”. Please ensure that the office is open during your intended visiting hours.
The National Rail accredited logo for rail-appointed travel agents
The station ticket offices usually have application forms available. However, users can save time by filling in the form beforehand. The application forms are available online at railcard.co.uk, and users can print and fill in the application forms at home. When applying for the Two Together Railcard at a ticket office, applicants will need to provide the following documents: a completed application form and 2 separate passport-sized photos of the 2 named persons on the Railcard.
Please note that Railcards are usually unavailable for purchase at stations operated by London Underground but which also service some National Rail routes. The exceptions to this are Harrow & Wealdstone, Kenton, South Kenton, North Wembley, Wembley Central, Stonebridge Park, Harlesden, Kensal Green Queens Park, Gunnersbury and Kew Gardens.
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The Two Together Railcard is a perfect Railcard for you and your traveling buddy
How to Use Two Together Railcard?
Rail Ticket Discounts with Two Together Railcard
With the Two Together Railcard, users can get 1/3 discounts for Standard and First Class Anytime, Off-Peak and Advance fares when traveling together from 09:30 onwards from Monday to Friday, or anytime at weekends and public holidays. If the train is scheduled to depart at 09:30, the Two Together Railcard discounted ticket will be valid. Two Together Railcard discounted tickets cannot be used between 04:30 and 09:29 from Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays). Here are some examples of the savings you can get for train tickets with the Two Together Railcard:
| Train Journey | Original Price | Discounted Price with Two Together Railcard |
| London - Edinburgh | £145 | £95.70 |
| York - London | £88 | £58 |
| London - Cambridge | £24 | £15.80 |
Please note that the prices above are estimated prices.
| Two Together Railcard is VALID for: | |
| Standard and First Class | Anytime and Anytime Day Singles and Returns |
| Off-Peak and Off-Peak Day Singles and Returns | |
| Super Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak Day Singles and Returns | |
| Advance Tickets (These tickets need to be booked before traveling.) | |
| Rover and Ranger Tickets | All Line Rail Rover |
| Most Rover and Ranger tickets (Please check with your local staffed station or nationalrail.co.uk) | |
| Caledonian Sleeper Tickets | Discounts apply on seated tickets only. |
| Around London | Gatwick Express, Stansted Express and Heathrow Express |
| Anytime Day Travelcard when bought as a part of ticket to London from outside London Zones 1-9 (Subject to the minimum fare of £20.30) | |
| Onward Travel | PLUSBUS Day tickets - visit plusbus.info for more details |
| Some rail/sea journeys with Wightlink and Red Funnel Ferries to stations on the Isle of Wight, Hovertravel services to and from Ryde Hoverport, and Stena Line ferries to the Republic of Ireland (Discount is only available on tickets as part of a journey from/to a National Rail station and on combined rail/sea journeys from/to Ryde Hoverport.) | |
Please note that some tickets are subject to availability, time, or restrictions.
| Two Together Railcard is NOT VALID for: |
| Season tickets, including Travelcard Season tickets |
| Oyster pay as you go fares in London |
| Eurostar tickets |
| Tickets for special excursions or Charter trains and some coach/bus links, including Railair services |
| Rail/sea journeys to Calais, Ireland, Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man |
| Most London Underground and Docklands Light Railway tickets |
| Most Train Company, Community Rail Partnership and Passenger Transport Executive (PTE) specific tickets |
Special Offers and Rewards with Two Together Railcard
| Partnering Organization | Description |
| Railcard Theatre Tickets | With the new Theatre Tickets Online Box Office, users can save up to 50% on theatre tickets for over 100 musicals and plays, opera, ballet and dance shows |
| ClassPass | Try ClassPass for 1 month free and get 25 credits to book yoga, HIIT, boxing, pilates classes and more at top-rated studios and gyms nearby. |
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Two Together Railcard users can also enjoy many other savings with partnering companies
Other Information on Two Together Railcard
Although users are unable to use the Two Together Railcard for discounts on Oyster Pay As You Go or tickets bought from London Underground retailers, they can get discounted rail tickets for a journey that involves a cross-London journey using the Underground to travel between two London mainline train stations. Anytime Day Travelcards are also available when bought as part of your National Rail ticket to London from outside London Zones 1-9. Please note that this is subject to a minimum fare of £19.60.
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Travelers with a Two Together Railcard enjoy an estimated average annual savings of £153!
How to Renew Two Together Railcard?
When the Two Together Railcard is renewed, the new card will start from the day after the current Railcard has expired. If users renew their digital Railcards before their expiry dates, please note that the current digital Railcards will appear in the online account as “Replaced”. Then, the renewed digital Railcard will be valid for use immediately. Any overlapping validity will be added on to the renewed digital Railcard. Only Railcards that are bought online can be renewed online. For users who have bought their Railcards from a station, they will need to renew their Railcards at a staffed station ticket office or purchase a new Railcard. Alternatively, users can wait until their current card has expired before applying for a new card online.
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Two Together Railcard cannot be used by a single cardholder when the cardholder is traveling alone
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When users purchase train tickets via Trip.com, users can click on "Add Railcard" to add the Two Together Railcard
FAQ
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What is Two Together Railcard?
The Two Together Railcard allows 2 named people traveling together to enjoy 1/3 discounts for rail fares. Anyone who is over 16 years old is eligible for this card.
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How much is a Two Together Railcard?
A Two Together Railcard costs just £30 and it can be used by 2 travelers. This means that each traveler only needs to pay £15!
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Who can apply for Two Together Railcard?
Family members, friends, couples, colleagues, neighbors and anyone who is over 16 years old and traveling frequently together can get a Two Together Railcard!
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How to use Two Together Railcard?
When users purchase train tickets via Trip.com, users can click on "Add Railcard" to add the Two Together Railcard. The discounts will be applied to the train ticket prices.
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How to get a Two Together Railcard?
Users are advised to apply for the Railcard online. However, users who are traveling on the day of their purchase can purchase their Railcards at a station ticket office.