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Reminder: Young Persons Rail Card - Get Cheaper Fairs on Trains UK wide
£24.00
Hi All,
First post, so please don't bite too hard :)
Just a reminder, what with Train Prices increasing, that those who are eligible(16-25 year olds) there is a service out there that allows you to access a 1/3 cheaper train fairs across the UK.
The last post on this claims it is free. It isn't. It's £24 and lasts a year or there is a 3 Year card that costs £65, however the savings are easily made up on the first few train fairs.
There is a family card also for £24 and a recent voucher (attached and thanks HoneyBun for that) reduces this to £18
Again this is primarily for the 16-25 year olds out there but those that aren't I hope you can still appreciate the benefits of a card that offers 1/3 discount :)
Link - http://www.16-25railcard.co.uk/
Voucher - http://hotukdeals.com/item/336238/new-savings-on-the-railcard/16-25 Railcard Vouchers: 10% - Save10
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however the savings are easily made up on the first few train fairs P.S. Thanks for the post and sorry to be negative on it - but I really do think the Young Persons Rail Card is a pile of p** P.P.S. To be entirley fair as iwd posts above this can save you money - especially with the voucher to reduce it to £18 - I'm just peeved that my kids can't use 'em  Last edited by wombat6025 : 02-03-2009 at 12:07. |
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I love this card, it's so worth it. You can also get discounts at restaurants including 15% off at Bella Cafe Uno and 25% at Bella Italia. There are other offers too you just have to check them out.
It's so much better than the oyster card, which is useless unless you buy weekly or monthly travelcards. Whereas with the 16-25 card you make savings pretty much anytime you purchase a ticket, whether it may e a daily travelcard (which now cost £5 with a YPRC/16-25 card) or a rail ticket. Plus you can put the discount on to your oyster card, so it caps off at the £5 mark if you have used it that much in a day. I have been using one for the past 4 years and have most definitely made huge savings.  P.s. "You can get a 3-year 16-25 Railcard right up until the day before your 24th birthday."... meaning you can still enjoy the discount for another 3 years... |
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Its such a pity that it is voted cold. I'm not sure why people feel like it isn't a good deal. Those who are at university who travel often to go back home its a brilliant deal. Yes it isn't great for Peak times, I can add that to the description but that doesn't take away from the usefulness of it!
Word of mouth is generally the best way to get people to know about this hence why i used this site!! Oh well |
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Open Peak Time Return from B'ham to London Euston £26.65 instead of £132...
Oh, and dont forget to get it a day before your 26th b'day |
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