Cambrian Railcard (Residents Living in Local Cambrian Postcodes)

Cambrian Railcard

Cambrian Railcard (Residents Living in Local Cambrian Postcodes)

Cambrian Railcard Summary

Cambrian Railcard Overview

Reduced price rail travel on the Cambrian Lines

Type of offer: Ordinary Promotion

Nearest Stations

Details:

The Cambrian Railcard offers at least one third off most individual Standard Class rail fares on the Cambrian Lines.

Holders of the Cambrian Railcard are entitled to purchase most Standard Class rail fares for journeys Pwllheli - Aberystwyth- Machynlleth - Newtown - Shrewsbury (including from / to all intermediate stations) at a discount.

Participating Train Companies

Transport for Wales

Cambrian Railcard Prices

Adult: £5.00 for one year
Child: N/A
Concession: N/A
Family: N/A
Group: N/A

Discounts available with these products

Cambrian Railcard Validity

Area of validity

Further Information

Reversible: No

Details:

The Cambrian Railcard is not valid unless it has been signed by the holder, nor is it transferable to anyone else.
Tickets bought with a Railcard are for use by the Railcard holder only.
A Railcard does not become your property and if requested must be handed in to Transport for Wales.
When requested by rail staff, the holder must show a valid Railcard, otherwise the full standard fare will be payable as if no Railcard were held.
If the Railcard becomes defaced, illegible or torn, it will not be valid.
Replacement cards will be issued upon payment of a £10 administration fee.

When You Cannot Use Your Cambrian Railcard

For the purchase of Season Tickets at discounted prices
On bus services (except in the case of certain rail - bus through ticketing facilities)
On special excursion trains (ie not shown in the public timetable)
With any Rail Rover products (including Day or Evening Rangers / Explore Wales, Explore North & Mid Wales and North Wales Rover tickets)
With 'Small Group Day' tickets
In conjunction with special promotion tickets - unless specifically advised
Travel beyond Shrewsbury (in north, south or east direction)
In conjunction with any other national or local Railcard (ie Heart of Wales Line or Pembrokeshire)

Period of Availability

Applies: 16/02/2009 - Until further notice

Cambrian Railcard Purchasing

Available to purchase: 16/02/2009 - Until further notice

Cambrian Railcard Buying Your Tickets

Who is Eligible?

Anyone 16 years of age or over who is resident in the following postal code areas:

LL35 0, LL36 0, LL36 9, LL37 2, LL38 2, LL39 1, LL40 1, LL40 2, LL41 3, LL42 1, LL43 2, LL44 2, LL45 2, LL46 2, LL47 6, LL48 6, LL49 9, LL52 0, LL53 5, LL53 6, LL53 7, LL53 8, SA45 9, SA46 0, SA47 0, SY15 6, SY16 1, SY16 2, SY16 3, SY16 4, SY17 5, SY18 6, SY19 7, SY20 8, SY20 9, SY21 0, SY21 7, SY21 8, SY21 9, SY23 1, SY23 2, SY23 3, SY23 4, SY23 5, SY24 5

How To Apply For Your Railcard

Cambrian Lines Railcards are on sale at the staffed railway stations of:

Aberystwyth (opening hours Mon-Fri 0620 to 1725, Sat 0620 to 1520)
Machynlleth (opening hours Mon-Sat 0745 to 1600, Sun 1030 to 1330)

Please complete an application form along with proof of identity and conformation of residency, for example, council tax or utility bill.

Postal Applications

Postal applications should include:

A completed application form.
A stamped addressed envelope.
Photocopy of proof of residence.
A cheque made payable to Transport for Wales.

Please mark the envelope 'Cambrian Lines Railcard' and send applications to:

Ticket Office, Aberystwyth Railway Station, Station Yard, Alexandra Road, Aberystwyth SY23 1LH.
Ticket Office, Machynlleth Railway Station, Heol y Doll, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8BL.

Cambrian Railcard Booking Conditions

All single and return tickets subject to normal ticket restrictions.