What you need to know
The HM Forces Railcard will save you 1/3 on many tickets. Ensure that you take a look at the ticket types you can and can't make savings on with your HM Forces Railcard.
The railcard can only be used for leisure travel. Commuting between home and place of duty, work or education is not available.
The Railcard costs £21 and with it you can receive a 34% discount on the following fares:
- anytime
- anytime day
- off-peak
- off-peak day
- super off-peak
- super off-peak day
- advance
- off peak travelcard
- anytime day travelcard
- oyster off-peak pay as you go single fares
- oyster off-peak daily price cap fares
- caledonian sleeper
- weekender
- european first
- european standard
- european saver
The Railcard also lets you take up to 4 children, under 16 years, for less with 60% off normal child fares, subject to a £1 minimum fare, anywhere in the country.
For journeys made before 10am Monday to Friday, a minimum fare of £12.00 applies, except in July or August, or on public holidays. This applies to all Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak Single and Return tickets. There are no minimum fares for all Advance tickets.
What you need to do
If you're in the Royal Navy or Army, please speak to your Unit HR Admin.
If you're in the RAF you should apply using the RAF HR Portal.
