
Weekly Tickets l Monthly Tickets l About your card l How to apply
If you are 16 – 21 years old and travel regularly by rail, with a 16-21 Rail Discount Card you can save 20% on weekly and monthly season tickets.
Weekly tickets
Weekly tickets offer unlimited travel Monday – Sunday between any two named NI Railways stations.
Monthly tickets offer unlimited travel between any two named NI Railways stations for a full calendar month. Monthly season ticket holders can also enjoy unrestricted travel over the NI Railways network at weekends. (Applicable for tickets of £75 value and above).
It is compulsory to have a 16-21 Rail Discount Card in order to buy discounted weekly and monthly season tickets. So apply now, avoid the rush and start enjoying the savings!
The 16-21 Rail Discount Card costs £7 and is valid for a full calendar year. Cards must be renewed annually.
About your card
It is essential to carry your 16-21 Rail Discount Card when travelling on 16-21 discounted rail season tickets. Persons unable to produce a 16-21 Rail Discount Card renders the ticket invalid and the passenger concerned will be required to purchase a new ticket at the full adult fare and may be liable for prosecution.
Discounts apply to normal adult fares and do not apply on special discounted fares or short term promotional fares.
How to Apply?
Simply download an application form >> (Adobe PDF document 724kb)
You must bring your completed application form along with the £7 payment to any main NI Railways Station. You will also need to bring along the following:
Passport sized photo (name & date of birth on back) AND Birth Certificate, Medical Card, Passport, Driver’s Licence, previous Translink Pupil’s Pass or Student Card.
Only original documentation will be accepted.
Your 16-21 Rail Discount Card will be posted to you within 7 working days. All documentation will be returned with the completed card.
If a card is lost/stolen contact the Translink Pass Office. Tel: 028 9035 4074. A £7.00 card replacement fee applies for lost or stolen cards. All information will be treated in the strictest confidence.