Two Together Railcard: 1/3 off trains for two people

The Two Together Railcard is good value for couples, friends or colleagues who regularly travel by train as a pair. Two specific people are named on it.

How does it work?

The card costs £35 a year — that is £17.50 each for the two of you. Two people are named with their photos; both must be 16 or over. The discount applies only when both travel together on the same journey.

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What is the discount?

Both get 1/3 off most adult fares across Britain — in standard and first class.

Are there time restrictions?

Yes: on weekdays the discount applies to journeys from 9:30am. At weekends and on public holidays it applies at any time. Weekday journeys before 9:30am (except public holidays) are not included, so the card does not suit early commuting.

How do you apply and who is it for?

You can apply online at railcard.co.uk; photos of both are needed. The card pays off if you often travel with the same person — a spouse, friend or relative. If your travel companion changes or you travel alone, look at other cards: Senior (60+), 16-25, Family & Friends or Network, and pick the one that fits your journeys. Carry the card: an inspector may ask to see both it and your ticket.

Can you change the second person on the card?

No. Two Together is a named card for two specific people, with their names and photos fixed. If your regular companion changes, the card will not suit you — look instead at Family & Friends (more flexible) or an individual card. Both people must travel together for the whole journey, or the discount does not apply.

Who gets the most from it?

The card is ideal for couples and regular companions who often travel together on weekend trips or between cities. At £35 a year it is £17.50 each — cheaper than most individual cards. If you travel as a pair even a few times a year over medium or long distances, the 1/3 discount covers the cost in one or two joint trips. Remember the weekday morning limit: on weekdays the discount starts at 9:30am, so it does not suit early commuting.

The card is easy to keep digitally: at a check you simply show it in the app alongside your ticket. Both named people must travel together for the whole journey — the value is designed for trips made as a pair, not for solo travel.