Is the Young Person's Rail Card the best deal on offer for full time students?

Question

My son is 17 and a full time student. He pays full fail fares. What are the best deals for regular train journeys at his age? Thanks.

Answer 1

I have one of these and it does make a difference! It gives you a third off the fare so it's a great help. I also recommend your son getting a season ticket (or whatever is suggested). It saves money in the long run and saves time by not having to buy a ticket every morning. Also the ticket prices are more expensive before 10 am so that lessens the price considerabley.

Answer 2

Yes it is and used in conjunction with advance purchase fares for longer Inter City journeys its even better value.

Answer 3

Yes it is because the retrictions on Peak Time Travel are better than off peak, plus the card covers the whole country.

Answer 4

It is no use for travelling to college each day, prior to 10am there is a minimum fare of £16 (excepting July and August).

Answer 5

Yes the Young Persons Railcard is the best bet for him it costs £22 per year and entitles him to 34% off all ticket fares in standard travel but does not cover tickets purchased for First Class.

He can pick up a leaflet at any train station needs a photo to go with it, and its valid for one year, also make sure he carries it with him at all times that he travels because i have come across countless people who have forget them when purchasing tickets and the excess discount has to be re-paid and you cannot claim this back

Also you cannot im afraid use it to purchase season tickets