Two Together railcard: Everything you need to know and how to get one for less

If you regularly travel by train with the same person, a Two Together railcard could be a simple way to cut the cost of journeys for you both. The railcard costs £35 for a year and gives both named cardholders a third off most eligible train tickets, when travelling together in the UK.

Whether you're travelling with a partner, friend, family member or flatmate, the Two Together railcard can quickly pay for itself after a few journeys. Here's everything you need to know, including who is eligible, how much it costs, when you can use it and how to get one for less.

A Two Together railcard costs £35 for one year. Unlike some other railcards, there isn't currently a three-year option for the Two Together card. However, because the £35 price covers two people, it effectively costs just £17.50 per person for a year.

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That takes the cost below the standard £35 price, making an already relatively inexpensive railcard even better value for two regular travellers.

The Two Together railcard is available to two people aged 16 or over. There are no other eligibility requirements, so you don't need to be married, related or even living at the same address.

It can be used by:

The important thing to remember is that both people named on the railcard must travel together for the discount to apply. You can't use the railcard to get a discounted ticket if the other named cardholder isn't making the same journey.

You can buy a two together railcard online or at a staffed train station.

Buy a Two Together railcard online

Buying online is the easiest option. You can purchase your railcard through the official Railcard website or through participating booking sites such as TrainPal and Trainline.

You'll need a passport-style photo for both named cardholders when applying.

You can opt for a digital or physical railcard. A digital railcard is downloaded to your chosen railcard app once your application has been processed, while a physical railcard is sent by post. Standard delivery can take up to 10 days.

Buy a Two Together railcard at a station

If you'd rather buy your railcard in person, you can apply at the ticket office of a staffed station.

You'll need to download and complete a railcard application form and provide passport-style photographs for both cardholders.

A Two Together railcard gives both named cardholders a third off most eligible train tickets when travelling together.

Because the £35 railcard covers two people, you don't need to make many journeys before the savings can outweigh the upfront cost.

For example, if two people each buy an eligible £60 train ticket, a third off would reduce each fare to £40. That's a combined saving of £40 on the return journey, meaning the railcard could pay for itself very quickly.

The official Railcard website says holders saved an average of £106 a year, excluding the cost of the railcard.

There is one important restriction to remember: you can use the Two Together railcard after 9.30am on weekdays. At weekends and on public holidays, you can use it at any time.

Eligible tickets include:

No, the Two Together railcard is for two people aged 16 or over.

If you're travelling regularly with children, a Family and Friends railcard may be a better option. It gives up to four adults a third off and up to four children aged 5-15 up to 60 per cent off eligible fares.

If you regularly travel by train with the same person, it’s excellent value.

At £35 for two people, the cost is effectively £17.50 each. If you're both buying train tickets for several journeys throughout the year, the one-third discount can soon add up.

The key is to make sure you travel together and your journeys fall within the railcard's terms and conditions.

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