16 year old ticket pricing

[ellventures]

i want to get the friends and family rail card as it will be handy for me and my girlfriend and he too kids to use. however i have a son thats JUST turned 16 like 3 weeks ago. so becuase hes 16 i cant use it for him even tho if i bought it 3 weeks ago i could use it till he was 17? or can i chance it and say he turned 16 a few days after buying the card ?

 

[Mcr Warrior]

@ellventures . Welcome to the forum. A 16 year old would be eligible for their own 16-17 Saver Railcard. Valid for a year and costs £35 but then gives 50% off most rail travel. More info here...

16-17 Saver | Half Price Travel | Railcards - 16-17 Saver

50% off Rail Fares for just £35 with the 16-17 Saver Railcard. Enjoy great train journeys for less - Buy Now.

www.16-17saver.co.uk

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• Save on most tickets including Advance tickets
• The 16-17 Saver is valid for one year or until your 18th birthday, whichever comes first and is not available to purchase at stations

 

[Haywain]

i want to get the friends and family rail card as it will be handy for me and my girlfriend and he too kids to use. however i have a son thats JUST turned 16 like 3 weeks ago. so becuase hes 16 i cant use it for him even tho if i bought it 3 weeks ago i could use it till he was 17? or can i chance it and say he turned 16 a few days after buying the card ?

You can use it to get discounted adult fares for your son, but not for discounted child fares. However, as stated above a 16-17 Saver would get better fares for him.