Railcard relief

If you have a blue badge or disabled person’s bus pass, you may now qualify for a Disabled Person’s Railcard.

Date posted 27 April 2026

A Disabled Person’s Railcard entitles the holder and an adult companion to one-third off most train fares across England, Scotland and Wales. It currently costs £20 for one year or £54 for three years.

Eligibility has been expanded to cover a wider range of both visible and non-visible disabilities, including these new criteria:

• Have a blue badge.
• Have a disabled person’s bus pass.
• Can’t drive on medical grounds.
• Receive Armed Forces Compensation Scheme benefits.
• Receive Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit for 20% degree of disablement or higher.
• Are without speech.

Further information: Disabled Persons Railcard