You can now use multiple Railcards in one search

Pam

Pam

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We've finally brought support for searching with multiple Railcards to TrainSplit.

Travelling with a mix of Railcards has always been awkward. One person has a 16–25, someone else has a Two Together, someone has nothing at all… and suddenly working out the right tickets becomes more effort than it should be. So we’ve fixed it.

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What’s changed

Two screenshots of the TrainSplit mobile app - both a breakdown of tickets offered for a journey, where some are discounted with a Railcard and some are not. One screenshot is of the Android app, the other is the iOS app.

You can now search for journeys using multiple Railcards in a single booking, while still getting the benefit of split tickets.

Up to three different Railcards can be applied across passengers, and we’ll apply the appropriate discounts across the tickets in your booking.

No need to split the journey manually. No need to guess which tickets apply to who. It just handles it.

Why this matters

On the surface, it sounds simple. In reality, it’s not.

Each Railcard has its own rules. Split tickets break journeys into multiple parts. Then you’ve got different passengers, different eligibility, and different combinations of fares.

Getting that right consistently across multiple passengers and different Railcard types is where things usually become complicated.

This is where we do the heavy lifting.

A real example

Say you’re travelling as a group of three: two of you have a Two Together Railcard, and one person doesn’t have a Railcard

Previously, you had to either ignore the Railcard for part of the journey, or book each passenger separately, leading to multiple emails and a higher chance for mistakes to be made.

Now, you can specify all of this upfront, and TrainSplit will handle the different Railcard discounts within a single booking.

We'll also tell you exactly what tickets we are selling you and which Railcards are applied to which tickets, so there's no guesswork required.

Multiple screenshots of the TrainSplit mobile apps. Both for Android and iOS, one screenshot showing the journey planner interface for searching for a journey, and the other showing a breakdown of tickets offered for a journey.

Everything else stays the same

You still get:

  • split ticket savings across your journey
  • seat selection across operators
  • tickets grouped clearly, even when split

And thanks to all the seats being booked at once, you're more likely to be allocated seats together.

The bottom line

If you travel with friends, family, or anyone with a different Railcard setup, this removes one of the biggest bits of friction.

No workarounds.
No second guessing.
Just the right tickets, without the hassle.

Keep everything in one place

Buying a Railcard shouldn’t slow you down. With TrainSplit, you can get a digital Railcard instantly and keep it ready in the app when you travel.

No printing. No digging through emails. Just open the app and go.

Buy a Digital Railcard

Give it a try

If you’ve ever thought “this could be cheaper”, you were probably right.

Now it is. Why not give it a try on your next journey?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use multiple Railcards in one booking?

Yes. TrainSplit allows you to apply up to three different Railcards across passengers in a single booking, automatically applying the appropriate discounts.

How does TrainSplit handle different Railcards?

TrainSplit applies each Railcard where it is valid for the relevant passenger and ticket.

Do I still get split tickets with multiple Railcards?

Yes. Split tickets remain available where applicable, and Railcard discounts are applied where valid for each passenger.

How many Railcards can I use in one search?

You can use up to three different Railcards across passengers in a single search.

Do I need to split tickets manually?

No. TrainSplit automatically handles the application of different Railcards within a single booking.

Can I see how the Railcards are applied?

Yes. You'll be shown how Railcards are applied within the booking and which tickets they apply to.

Does this work for group travel?

Yes. This feature is ideal for groups where passengers have different Railcards or where some passengers do not hold a Railcard.

Is the feature available on mobile apps?

Yes. Multiple Railcards is available on TrainSplit across both the website and mobile apps.

Do I need to carry my Railcard when travelling?

Yes. You must carry any Railcard used in your booking, as railway staff may ask to see it during ticket checks.


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