As a blind or partially sighted person, you're entitled to a Disabled Persons Railcard.
Costs and discounts
The railcard costs £20 for one year and £54 for three years. Once you have the card, you're entitled to a third off advance, off-peak and anytime train fares. You don't have to travel with a companion but if you do, they'll get the same discount as well!
There are also a range of other discounts associated with the railcard, including discounts on:
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Off-peak Oyster Pay As You Go when you register your railcard to an Oystercard
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Off-peak travelcards (Zones 1-6)
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Anytime Travelcards for a journey starting from outside the London fare zones
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Magazine subscriptions, hotel breaks, holidays and more.
Get a Disabled Persons Railcard
To get a Disabled Persons Railcard you need to fill out a form at your local train station or complete a form on the
Disabled Persons Railcard website.
The application form is available in a range of formats. To get the application form in your preferred format, contact the Disabled Persons Railcard office on 0845 605 0525.
To find your nearest train station contact National Rail Enquiries on 08457 48 49 50 or via the
National Rail website.
Book tickets
Once you have a Disabled Persons Railcard, you can book your tickets both online or at the station.
"Great system"
Heather, a partially sighted Disabled Persons Railcard holder said:
"I have always loved train travel but the savings on the fares is such a bonus and the assisted travel - well what a great system.
"I am constantly looked after and made to feel safe. I always travel with my guide dog, Wallis, and she can stretch out and have a drink of water in comfort, whilst I can listen to my books and relax."
You can read more from other railcard holders on the
30th anniversary of the Disabled Persons Railcard.
Northern Ireland
The Disabled Persons Railcard can only be used for discounts on the National Rail network in England, Scotland and Wales. It can't be used in Northern Ireland.
You may be entitled to concessionary travel in Northern Ireland with a Smartpass. If you are registered blind and/or are over 65, you are entitled to free travel. If you are partially sighted, you're entitled to half fare travel. Find out more about the Smartpass on the
NI Direct website.