LOCAL TRAVEL
Getting around town and to your university will most likely be done on foot, by bus, or via use of a bike on cycle routes that most university towns have. Some towns also have a subway system such as London (Underground), Glasgow (Subway), Newcastle (Tyne and Wear Metro) or Birmingham (Midland Metro). Other cities have a Tram network such as Edinburgh, Manchester, Nottingham and Sheffield. In these particular cities, you will find that the various modes of transportation are linked under one payment system such as is the case with the Oyster Card which can be used to access the Underground as well as any of the red public buses in London. Click on your city below and find out how to secure your preferred mode of transport.
ABERDEEN
Bike
Where can I buy a bike?
You can find excellent deals on brand new or second-hand bikes online on Gumtree. With Gumtree, you can pay only on collection and in cash. So do not feel the need to advance any money to any seller even if they demand this.
There is also a local shop that sells second-hand bikes at decent prices called Skyline.
Where can I hire a bike?
University of Aberdeen students can hire bikes from the Students’ Union at Elphinstone Road for FREE. You can view the details here.
RGU students can hire bikes from RGU GoGreen BikePad for £20 a semester or £40 for the whole academic year. Your rental comes with a helmet, lights, hi-vis jacket and lock effectively getting you road ready.
Bus
Young Persons’ Travel Scheme: Anyone under the age of 21 can apply for a YPTS card which entitles you to FREE travel on all bus services in Scotland. To qualify, you must meet the age requirement and be resident in Scotland for majority of the year (at least 6 months). You can apply here.
UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN STUDENTS: There are two local bus companies that operate in Aberdeen: First Bus and Stagecoach. The most commonly taken route for UoA students is the 9U operated by First Bus which runs between Hillhead (main campus), Old Aberdeen (Sir Duncan Rice Library) and Foresterhill which cover the key areas where you will be spending most of your time. You can download the First Bus app and access a full year’s student discount here.
Stagecoach also runs bus services along the same routes although less frequent than First Bus. You can plan your journey, get timetables and get student discounted tickets here.
RGU STUDENTS: First Bus services 1 & 2 operate between the city centre and the Garthdee Campus, which is the main campus, on a regular basis. You can download the First Bus app and access a full year’s discounted academic pass here.
Stagecoach also runs bus services that a less frequent than First Bus but also run similar routes. You can track the maps, schedules and student discount tickets here .
Taxi
THERE IS NO UBER IN ABERDEEN. Most of you from out of town will be arriving by plane or train and would require a taxi. Aberdeen has no rideshare apps but here are a few local taxi companies you can call:
Train
Can I get Student Discounts on Rail Travel?
Access to Scotland and the wider UK is served by an extensive rail network from Aberdeen Station. We highly recommend you apply for the 16-25 Railcard which saves you 1/3rd off the price of any rail ticket. If you are older than 25, you may apply as a mature student and get the same benefits and discounts. It costs only £30 for the whole year and is renewable if you are staying beyond a year. You can apply here.
Where can I buy train tickets?
Once you have got your Railcard, we recommend you use the Trainline ticketing platform to buy your ticket. You can download the app here and not only get tickets but also check timetables and updates.
REMEMBER!!! Before checking-out, make sure you include your Railcard in order for your 1/3rd discount to be applied. Also remember to carry your Railcard with you (whether physical or digital) as it will be checked on the train by the train conductor. .
ABERYSTWYTH
Bike
Where can I buy a bike?
You can find deals on brand new or second-hand bikes online on Gumtree. With Gumtree, you can pay only on collection and in cash. So do not feel the need to advance any money to any seller even if they demand this.
Bus
Aberystwyth is served by a bus operator service with access to the campuses at Penglais, Llanbadarn and Gogerddan. You can purchase a student bus pass from the Students’ Union and plan your journey here.
Taxi
Train
Can I get Student Discounts on Rail Travel?
Access to Wales and the wider UK is served by an extensive rail network from Aberystwyth Station. We highly recommend you apply for the 16-25 Railcard which saves you 1/3rd off the price of any rail ticket. If you are older than 25, do not worry. You can apply as a mature student. It costs only £30 for the whole year and is renewable if you are staying beyond a year. You can apply here.
Where can I buy train tickets?
Once you have got your Railcard, we recommend you use the Trainline ticketing platform to buy your ticket. You can download the app here and not only get tickets but also check timetables and updates.
REMEMBER!!! Before checking-out, make sure you include your Railcard in order for your 1/3rd discount to be applied. Also remember to carry your Railcard with you (whether physical or digital) as it will be checked on the train by the train conductor.
BIRMINGHAM
Bike
Where can I buy a bike?
If you are considering purchasing your own bike, you can get decent second-hand or brand new bike here. With Gumtree, you can pay only on collection and in cash. So do not feel the need to advance any money to any seller even if they demand this.
Aston University has a FREE membership bicycle user group called AstBUG. To register to be a member and find out what benefits you get as a member, please email [email protected].
University of Birmingham has an on-campus bike shop where bikes can be bought, hired and/or repaired called Gear Up Birmingham and you can find more information here.
Bus
You can map your journey using any of these three modes of public transportation here. As a full-time student, we recommend getting a Student Swift Card which entitles you to discounted travel. Follow these steps to get yourself the one that would suit you best:
- Plan your journey and work out the route you are likely to take most days and what mode of transportation you will be using (bus, train or tram);
- Then follow this link (https://ticketsearch.tfwm.org.uk/#/) to be taken to the ticket finder page where you can select (a) you mode of transportation; (b) type of traveller (select ‘Student 18+’); and (c) the duration of your Swift Card (ranging from a day to longer than a month).
Taxi
Train
Can I get Student Discounts on Rail Travel?
Access to Scotland and the wider UK is served by an extensive rail network from Birmingham New Street Staion. There are other stations, such as Moor Street and Snow Hill, but these tend to serve smaller towns and operate a relatively smaller service compared to New Street. The University of Birmingham has its own stop known simply as ‘University.’ We highly recommend you apply for the 16-25 Railcard which saves you 1/3rd off the price of any rail ticket. If you are older than 25, do not worry. You can apply as a mature student. It costs only £30 for the whole year and is renewable if you are staying beyond a year. You can apply here.
Where can I buy train tickets?
Once you have got your Railcard, we recommend you use the Trainline ticketing platform to buy your ticket. You can download the app here and not only get tickets but also check timetables and updates.
REMEMBER!!! Before checking-out, make sure you include your Railcard in order for your 1/3rd discount to be applied. Also remember to carry your Railcard with you (whether physical or digital) as it will be checked on the train by the train conductor.
BRIGHTON/SUSSEX
Bike
Where can I buy a bike?
If you are considering purchasing your own bike, you can get decent second-hand or brand new bikes here. With Gumtree, you can pay only on collection and in cash. So do not feel the need to advance any money to any seller even if they demand this.
Where can I hire a bike?
If you will be spending time in Brighton city campus and are interested in a bike hire, you may use the Beryl app which has over 50 parking bays, 120 bikes and 275 e-Bikes within the city. Download the app here.
There is also a Bicycle User Group (BUG) you can join by emailing the IS service desk at [email protected].
If you are a student at University of Sussex, you can join the Bike Shack Society (https://sussexstudent.com/activities/view/the-bike-shack) for helpful tips on owning and maintaining a bike.
Bus
Taxi
Train
Can I get Student Discounts on Rail Travel?
Access to the rest of Sussex and the wider UK is served by an extensive rail network from Brighton Train Station. We highly recommend you apply for the 16-25 Railcard which saves you 1/3rd off the price of any rail ticket. If you are older than 25, do not worry. You can apply as a mature student. It costs only £30 for the whole year and is renewable if you are staying beyond a year. You can apply here.
Where can I buy train tickets?
Once you have got your Railcard, we recommend you use the Trainline ticketing platform to buy your ticket. You can download the app here and not only get tickets but also check timetables and updates.
REMEMBER!!! Before checking-out, make sure you include your Railcard in order for your 1/3rd discount to be applied. Also remember to carry your Railcard with you (whether physical or digital) as it will be checked on the train by the train conductor.
BRISTOL
Bike
Bristol is commonly referred to as the cycling capital of the UK as it was designated the UK’s first cycling city in 2008. You can therefore look forward to lots of cycle-friendly features within the city.
Where can I buy a bike?
If you are considering purchasing your own bike, you can get decent second-hand or brand new bikes here. With Gumtree, you can pay only on collection and in cash. So do not feel the need to advance any money to any seller even if they demand this.
You may also find decent deals in local shops such as Bristol Bike Project, Lifecycle, Mud Dock, Temple Cycles and Trek.
Where can I hire a bike?
Better By Bike has a loan scheme wherein you pay a deposit to loan a bike which you can use for a certain time and your deposit is refunded when you return the bike. You can sign-up for one here.
Brompton Bikes also runs a hire scheme which requires no prior registration. Simply sign-up to the mobile app and you can hire a bike at a flat rate of £5 per 24hrs.
Bus
Bristol Unibus is the main bus carrier and operates across the city and campuses. Plan your journey with Travelwest or Traveline then apply for a discounted travel card here.
Taxi
Train
Can I get Student Discounts on Rail Travel?
Access to Scotland and the wider UK is served by an extensive rail network from Birmingham New Street Staion. There are other stations, such as Moor Street and Snow Hill, but these tend to serve smaller towns and operate a relatively smaller service compared to New Street. The University of Birmingham has its own stop known simply as ‘University.’ We highly recommend you apply for the 16-25 Railcard which saves you 1/3rd off the price of any rail ticket. If you are older than 25, do not worry. You can apply as a mature student. It costs only £30 for the whole year and is renewable if you are staying beyond a year. You can apply here.
Where can I buy train tickets?
Once you have got your Railcard, we recommend you use the Trainline ticketing platform to buy your ticket. You can download the app here and not only get tickets but also check timetables and updates.
REMEMBER!!! Before checking-out, make sure you include your Railcard in order for your 1/3rd discount to be applied. Also remember to carry your Railcard with you (whether physical or digital) as it will be checked on the train by the train conductor.
CAMBRIDGE
Bike
Where can I buy a bike?
Not many cities in the UK are better known for its cycle culture than Cambridge. You can find excellent deals on brand new or second-hand bikes on Gumtree. With Gumtree, you can pay only on collection and in cash. So do not feel the need to advance any money to any seller even if they demand this.
There are also bike shops locally that offer decent bargains and student discounts on bikes such as Cam Cycles, Cycle King Cambridge, Kingsway Cycles, Life on a Bike and Outspoken Cycles. You may also consider a bike hire from Primo Cycles.
Bus
The main bus station is on Drummer Street which is in the centre of the city. The main bus operator is Stagecoach from whom you can purchase a weekly or monthly pass as it suits you.
Taxi
Train
Can I get Student Discounts on Rail Travel?
Access to the wider UK is served by an extensive rail network from Cambridge Station. We highly recommend you apply for the 16-25 Railcard which saves you 1/3rd off the price of any rail ticket. If you are older than 25, do not worry. You can apply as a mature student. It costs only £30 for the whole year and is renewable if you are staying beyond a year. You can apply here.
Where can I buy train tickets?
Once you have got your Railcard, we recommend you use the Trainline ticketing platform to buy your ticket. You can download the app here and not only get tickets but also check timetables and updates.
REMEMBER!!! Before checking-out, make sure you include that you have a Railcard in order for your 1/3rd discount to be applied. Also remember to carry your Railcard with you (whether physical or digital) as it will be checked on the train by the train conductor.
CARDIFF
Bike
Where can I buy or hire a bike?
You can find excellent deals on brand new or second-hand bikes online on Gumtree. With Gumtree, you can pay only on collection and in cash. So do not feel the need to advance any money to any seller even if they demand this.
If you would rather hire one, you may look to Brompton Hire.
Bus
If you are between 16-21 years old, you may want to apply for a free mytravelpass which saves 30% off each bus journey. Several operators serve the city centre, campus and surrounding areas (including Newport). They include Cardiff Bus, Stagecoach and Adventure Travel.
If you are heading into Newport, you may want to consider Newport Bus.
Plan your bus journey and routes using CITYMAPPER.
Taxi
Train
Can I get Student Discounts on Rail Travel?
Access to the rest of Wales and the wider UK is served by an extensive rail network from Cardiff Central Station. We highly recommend you apply for the 16-25 Railcard which saves you 1/3rd off the price of any rail ticket. If you are older than 25, do not worry. You can apply as a mature student. It costs only £30 for the whole year and is renewable if you are staying beyond a year. You can apply here.
Where can I buy train tickets?
Once you have got your Railcard, we recommend you use the Trainline ticketing platform to buy your ticket. You can download the app here and not only get tickets but also check timetables and updates.
REMEMBER!!! Before checking-out, make sure you include your Railcard in order for your 1/3rd discount to be applied. Also remember to carry your Railcard with you (whether physical or digital) as it will be checked on the train by the train conductor.
COVENTRY
Bike
Where can I buy or hire a bike?
You can find excellent deals on brand new or second-hand bikes online on Gumtree. With Gumtree, you can pay only on collection and in cash. So do not feel the need to advance any money to any seller even if they demand this.
Coventry University runs a 7-Day loan bike scheme which you can take advantage of to help you decide whether you may a bike long-term.
Bus
The main operator is Stagecoach which offers student discounts during the academic year.
Taxi
Train
Can I get Student Discounts on Rail Travel?
Access to the Midlands and the wider UK is served by an extensive rail network from Coventry Train Station. We highly recommend you apply for the 16-25 Railcard which saves you 1/3rd off the price of any rail ticket. If you are older than 25, do not worry. You can apply as a mature student. It costs only £30 for the whole year and is renewable if you are staying beyond a year. You can apply here.
Where can I buy train tickets?
Once you have got your Railcard, we recommend you use the Trainline ticketing platform to buy your ticket. You can download the app here and not only get tickets but also check timetables and updates.
REMEMBER!!! Before checking-out, make sure you include that you have a Railcard in order for your 1/3rd discount to be applied. Also remember to carry your Railcard with you (whether physical or digital) as it will be checked on the train by the train conductor.
DURHAM
Bike
You can find excellent deals on brand new or second-hand bikes online on Gumtree. With Gumtree, you can pay only on collection and in cash. So do not feel the need to advance any money to any seller even if they demand this.
Bus
Students at Durham University can enjoy discounts with Arriva
Taxi
Train
Can I get Student Discounts on Rail Travel?
Access to the wider UK is served by an extensive rail network from Durham Station. We highly recommend you apply for the 16-25 Railcard which saves you 1/3rd off the price of any rail ticket. If you are older than 25, do not worry. You can apply as a mature student. It costs only £30 for the whole year and is renewable if you are staying beyond a year. You can apply here.
Where can I buy train tickets?
Once you have got your Railcard, we recommend you use the Trainline ticketing platform to buy your ticket. You can download the app here and not only get tickets but also check timetables and updates.
REMEMBER!!! Before checking-out, make sure you include your Railcard in order for your 1/3rd discount to be applied. Also remember to carry your Railcard with you (whether physical or digital) as it will be checked on the train by the train conductor.
EDINBURGH
Bike
Where can I buy a bike?
Edinburgh is cyclist-friendly with plenty of lanes and safe zones and there are a few options for where you can buy a bike. The first of which is online through Gumtree. With Gumtree, you can pay only on collection and in cash. So do not feel the need to advance any money to any seller even if they demand this.
There are also local shops across town that sell bikes with some offering student discounts of up to 10%. They include: BG Cylces, Pedal Forth, Projektride, Soul Cycles, The Bike Station, The Wee Spoke Hub and Velow.
If you would rather hire a bike, you may want to consider EZ Bike Tours.
Bus
Young Persons’ Travel Scheme: Anyone under the age of 21 can apply for a YPTS card which entitles you to FREE travel on all bus services in Scotland. To qualify, you must meet the age requirement and be resident in Scotland for majority of the year (at least 6 months). You can apply here.
The best thing about the public transportation system in Edinburgh is that the bus and tram service are all managed by the same operator, Lothian Buses. Those of you arriving via Edinburgh Airport can get the tram from the airport to the city centre. It even extends to Newhaven and Leith, if you will be living that far.
Because you will staying in Edinburgh for a considerable length of time, we strongly recommend you get a RIDACARD. It is simply a pre-paid ticket that allows you to travel on all the networks at any time of the day. There are 1-week, 4-week and 9-month RIDACARD tickets that you can get depending on your usage. Once you pay for one, you never have to worry about paying a fare before hopping on a bus or a tram. You simply show your RIDACARD to the bus driver or tram conductor.
1-week Advance Purchase: £19
4-week Advance Purchase: £57
9-month Advance Purchase: £500.
4-week Advance Purchase: £57
9-month Advance Purchase: £500.
You may apply for a RIDACARD here.
Taxi
Train
Can I get Student Discounts on Rail Travel?
Access to Scotland and the wider UK is served by an extensive rail network from Edinburgh Waverley Station. We highly recommend you apply for the 16-25 Railcard which saves you 1/3rd off the price of any rail ticket. If you are older than 25, do not worry. You can apply as a mature student. It costs only £30 for the whole year and is renewable if you are staying beyond a year. You can apply here.
Where can I buy train tickets?
Once you have got your Railcard, we recommend you use the Trainline ticketing platform to buy your ticket. You can download the app here and not only get tickets but also check timetables and updates.
REMEMBER!!! Before checking-out, make sure you include that you have a Railcard in order for your 1/3rd discount to be applied. Also remember to carry your Railcard with you (whether physical or digital) as it will be checked on the train by the train conductor.
ESSEX
Bike
Where can I buy a bike?
You can find excellent deals on brand new or second-hand bikes online on Gumtree With Gumtree, you are able to pay on collection and in cash. So do not feel the need to advance any money to any seller even if they demand this. Dr Bike, from the charity Re-Cycle, also visits Colchester Campus (usually on Wednesdays) offering free checks and providing servicing, repairs and affordable second-hand bikes.
Where I can hire a bike?
Colchester Sports Park provides bicycles for hire at up to £10 per hour. They also rent out helmets if you do not have one. For e-bikes, you may want to consider Colchester eCargo Bike Library for £10 a month. There is also a community rental scheme called Fat LLama where you can rent bikes from fellow users at very affordable rates. Another e-bike rental is New Town Bike Hub run by local volunteers.
Bus
The main bus operator is First Bus and you can get discounted student tickets ranging from a 7-day pass to a 365-day pass for the whole year. Apply for your student pass here.
Taxi
Train
Can I get Student Discounts on Rail Travel?
Access to London and the wider UK is served by an extensive rail network from Colchester Station. We highly recommend you apply for the 16-25 Railcard which saves you 1/3rd off the price of any rail ticket. If older than 25, you can apply as a mature student. It costs only £30 for the whole year and is renewable if you are staying beyond a year. You can apply here.
Where can I buy train tickets?
Once you have got your Railcard, we recommend you use the Trainline ticketing platform to buy your ticket. You can download the app here and not only use it to purchase tickets but also check timetables and updates.
REMEMBER!!! Before checking-out, make sure you include your Railcard in order for your 1/3rd discount to be applied. Also remember to carry your Railcard with you (whether physical or digital) as it will be checked on the train by the train conductor.
EXETER
Bike
You can find excellent deals on brand new or second-hand bikes online on Gumtree. With Gumtree, you can pay only on collection and in cash. So do not feel the need to advance any money to any seller even if they demand this.
If interested in renting one, you may want to consider Saddles & Paddles in the city centre.
Bus
Taxi
Train
Can I get Student Discounts on Rail Travel?
Access to the wider UK is served by an extensive rail network from two train stations: Exeter Central and Exeter St David’s. We highly recommend you apply for the 16-25 Railcard which saves you 1/3rd off the price of any rail ticket. If you are older than 25, do not worry. You can apply as a mature student. It costs only £30 for the whole year and is renewable if you are staying beyond a year. You can apply here.
Where can I buy train tickets?
Once you have got your Railcard, we recommend you use the Trainline ticketing platform to buy your ticket. You can download the app here and not only get tickets but also check timetables and updates.
REMEMBER!!! Before checking-out, make sure you include your Railcard in order for your 1/3rd discount to be applied. Also remember to carry your Railcard with you (whether physical or digital) as it will be checked on the train by the train conductor.
GLASGOW
Bike
Where can I buy a bike?
You can find excellent deals on brand new or second-hand bikes online on Gumtree (). With Gumtree, you can pay only on collection and in cash. So do not feel the need to advance any money to any seller even if they demand this. There are also a few local shops that sell bikes at good value perhaps even with student discounts, such as Bike for Good and GW Cycles.
Where can I hire a bike?
If you are at Strathclyde University, you can enrol on the Glasgow OVO Bikes scheme for just £20 a year for which you can enjoy up to 60 minutes on the standard bikes for any journeys between any of the 100+ stations across the city. To redeem this special discount, simply sign-up to OVO Bikes with your University email address and complete the registration process here. Once your account is verified, you can access the Strathclyde partner offer.
For anyone not at Strathclyde, you can still hire Glasgow OVO Bikes here.
Bike hire schemes available to the general public include: Brompton Hire and Gear Bikes.
Bus
Young Persons’ Travel Scheme: Anyone under the age of 21 can apply for a YPTS card which entitles you to FREE travel on all bus services in Scotland. To qualify, you must meet the age requirement and be resident in Scotland for majority of the year (at least 6 months). You can apply here.
There are two main bus operators in Glasgow: First Bus and McGills which run independent of each other. Plan your weekly journeys and decide which of the two services suit you best. When you have done that, you can then purchase student discounted tickets from either operator according to the length of time you will be spending in the city. Here is a price comparison:
First Bus
McGills
1 Week = £18
1 Day (Say Saver) = £4.70
4 Week = £54.70
7 Day (Basic) = £18
4 Week = £54.70
28 Day (Standard) = £63
12 Week = £135
91 Day (Premium) = £196
Subway
We recommend you apply for a FREE Subway Smartcard which you can use whenever you feel like taking the Subway. As mentioned, it is free and you are not required to load it with any funds except for when you use the Subway.
Free Smartcard
Free Smartcard
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Train
Can I get Student Discounts on Rail Travel?
Access to the rest of Scotland and the wider UK is served by an extensive rail network linked to two main stations within the city: Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street. They are both located in the heart of the city centre of Glasgow about a mile from each other. Which one you use depends entirely on the service that leaves or arrives at either station. We highly recommend you apply for the 16-25 Railcard which saves you 1/3rd off the price of any rail ticket. If you are older than 25, do not worry. You can apply as a mature student. It costs only £30 for the whole year and is renewable if you are staying beyond a year. You can apply here.
Where can I buy train tickets?
Once you have got your Railcard, we recommend you use the Trainline ticketing platform to buy your ticket. You can download the app here and not only get tickets but also check timetables and updates.
REMEMBER!!! Before checking-out, make sure you include your Railcard in order for your 1/3rd discount to be applied. Also remember to carry your Railcard with you (whether physical or digital) as it will be checked on the train by the train conductor.
HERTFORDSHIRE
Bike
You can find excellent deals on brand new or second-hand bikes online on Gumtree. With Gumtree, you are able to pay on collection and in cash. So do not feel the need to advance any money to any seller even if they demand this. The University also runs an Active Ride scheme where you can hire a bike to use on campus for FREE.
Bus
The University runs its own bus service called Uno with discounted fares for students. To plan your travel and get tickets, download the Uno bus app. There is also a FREE shuttle bus between campuses if you do not fancy making the 15-minute walk.
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Train
Can I get Student Discounts on Rail Travel?
Access to London and the wider UK is served by an extensive rail network from Hatfield (Herts) Station. We highly recommend you apply for the 16-25 Railcard which saves you 1/3rd off the price of any rail ticket. If you are older than 25, do not worry. You can apply as a mature student. It costs only £30 for the whole year and is renewable if you are staying beyond a year. You can apply here.
Where can I buy train tickets?
Once you have got your Railcard, we recommend you use the Trainline ticketing platform to buy your ticket. You can download the app here and not only get tickets but also check timetables and updates.
REMEMBER!!! Before checking-out, make sure you include your Railcard in order for your 1/3rd discount to be applied. Also remember to carry your Railcard with you (whether physical or digital) as it will be checked on the train by the train conductor.
KENT (Canterbury)
Bike
You can find excellent deals on brand new or second-hand bikes online on Gumtree. With Gumtree, you can pay only on collection and in cash. So do not feel the need to advance any money to any seller even if they demand this.
The Cycle Hub on Canterbury campus provides short-term hire to students which can be booked at £20 per week or £50 per term plus a £50 refundable deposit.
Bus
For University of Kent students, the bus operator that serves your Canterbury campus is operated by Stagecoach. The Uni1 bus runs between the University and City Centre with campus stops at Keynes, Parkwood and Darwin. It also passes through Canterbury East and West train stations. The Uni2 bus gets to the University from Hales Place and continues to Canterbury West Station and the City Centre. Get your student discounted tickets by joining the Stagecoach app here.
Students at Medway campus are served by Arriva buses. You can plan your journey and get your student discount tickets by downloading the app here.
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Train
Can I get Student Discounts on Rail Travel?
Access to London and the wider UK is served by an extensive rail network from two stations in Canterbury: Canterbury East and Canterbury West. It takes approximately 25min to walk but you can also take the Uni1 bus. Trains to Medway make different stops including at Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham. We highly recommend you apply for the 16-25 Railcard which saves you 1/3rd off the price of any rail ticket. If you are older than 25 you can apply as a mature student. It costs only £30 for the whole year and is renewable if you are staying beyond a year. You can apply here.
Where can I buy train tickets?
Once you have got your Railcard, we recommend using the Trainline ticketing platform to buy your ticket. You can download the app here and not only get tickets but also check timetables and updates.
REMEMBER!!! Before checking-out, make sure you include your Railcard in order for your 1/3rd discount to be applied. Also remember to carry your Railcard with you (whether physical or digital) as it will be checked on the train by the train conductor.
LEEDS
Bike
Where can I buy a bike?
You can find excellent deals on brand new or second-hand bikes online on Gumtree . With Gumtree, you can pay only on collection and in cash. So do not feel the need to advance any money to any seller even if they demand this. Some local shops also sell bikes at reasonable prices such as: Proper Bike Shop () and Leeds Bike Mill.
Where can I hire a bike?
If you are at the University of Leeds, you can hire a bike from The Bike Hub which is located on campus between the EC Stoner and Roger Stevens buildings. It is usually open for bike hire and maintenance support on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12-4pm.
Another bike hire option to consider is Leeds City Bikes which you pay for by the minute.
Bus
The main bus operator is First Bus which runs the Leedscity bus services. Plan your journey and select the ticket with best value from the following options:
Student Single Flat Fare
£2
One single journey
Student Rolling Month
£60
Month-to-month
Student Month
£65
Valid for 1 calendar month
Student Term 1
£195
1 Sept – 31 Dec
Student All Term
£400
12 Week = £135
Student Annual
£430
1 Sept – 31 August
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Train
Can I get Student Discounts on Rail Travel?
Access to the wider UK is served by an extensive rail network from Leeds Station. We highly recommend you apply for the 16-25 Railcard which saves you 1/3rd off the price of any rail ticket. If you are older than 25, do not worry. You can apply as a mature student. It costs only £30 for the whole year and is renewable if you are staying beyond a year. You can apply here.
Where can I buy train tickets?
Once you have got your Railcard, we recommend you use the Trainline ticketing platform to buy your ticket. You can download the app here and not only get tickets but also check timetables and updates.
REMEMBER!!! Before checking-out, make sure you include your Railcard in order for your 1/3rd discount to be applied. Also remember to carry your Railcard with you (whether physical or digital) as it will be checked on the train by the train conductor.
LEICESTER
Bike
You can find excellent deals on brand new or second-hand bikes online on Gumtree. With Gumtree, you can pay only on collection and in cash. So do not feel the need to advance any money to any seller even if they demand this. There is also a local shop you may want to consider called Northside Bikes.
Bus
Several operators run bus services in Leicester such as Arriva, Centrebus, First Bus, Kinchbus, Stagecoach and Vectare. The good thing is by buying a flexi ticket you can use any of the bus operators for the duration of your stay in Leicester.
If you are at the University of Leicester and living in one of the halls of residence at The Village, you can take the FREE shuttle bus from The Village to the University of Leicester which also stops at Brookfield School of Business. You may download the bus timetable here.
Taxi
Train
Can I get Student Discounts on Rail Travel?
Access to the wider UK is served by an extensive rail network from Leeds Station. We highly recommend you apply for the 16-25 Railcard which saves you 1/3rd off the price of any rail ticket. If you are older than 25, do not worry. You can apply as a mature student. It costs only £30 for the whole year and is renewable if you are staying beyond a year. You can apply here.
Where can I buy train tickets?
Once you have got your Railcard, we recommend you use the Trainline ticketing platform to buy your ticket. You can download the app here and not only get tickets but also check timetables and updates.
REMEMBER!!! Before checking-out, make sure you include your Railcard in order for your 1/3rd discount to be applied. Also remember to carry your Railcard with you (whether physical or digital) as it will be checked on the train by the train conductor.
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