Exams are finished, uni’s over and summer is fast approaching; with all this warm weather and free time, there really is no better time than now to go travelling. But with that next student loan instalment far away in late September, our bank balances can really be feeling the financial strain of, well, having fun right around now. We’re here to show you that it’s possible to itch that travel bug while on a budget, thanks to the travel student discounts below.
Trains: when they’re on time, they’re fab. But more importantly, they’re also fairly cheap—especially when you take advantage of the sheer amount of student discounts that are available when it comes to travelling by rail. And who knows, maybe our trains will surprise you this summer by being a little bit more reliable than usual. We’re officially manifesting it.
We all know that the days of buying physical train tickets are long gone, which (let’s be honest) is a big relief. The stress of trying to not lose your ticket just isn’t worth it, particularly when apps like Trainline exist. With Trainline being one of the most popular apps out there for booking trains in the UK, it’s a relief to know that Unidays has our back with a Trainlines student discount that gets you a solid 15% off a Railcard.
Trains | Railcards | UK and Europe travel
If you’re a student at any university in London, run and grab yourself an 18+ Oyster card. This handy card is super useful for travelling around the big city, most notably because it gets you 30% off TFL Travelcards—which in turn grants you unlimited travel in London zones via the Tube, Overground and more, meaning that you can spend less on getting to your lectures and more on buying that pre-seminar matcha.
Nervous about making your way round London? Read our handy guide on travelling in London as a student.
Tube | Overground | Bus and tram
A good alternative to Trainline, the TrainPal app focuses on finding you split fares and the cheapest travel to let you book digital train tickets. TrainPal is ideal when you’ve got a strict budget to stick to, and their 23% discount for Railcards makes saving money even easier. It’s worth checking out TrainPal further on Student Beans, as they’ve got loads of student discounts on offer at the moment.
Cheap train tickets | Split fares | Railcards
Listen. Getting the coach might not be the most glamorous way to get around, but you can’t deny that it’s pocket friendly—especially with all of these student discounts. Think about it: the less you spend on the boring travel bits, the more money you have for those crucial trinkets and bevs.
National Express is here to take you to where you need to be, whether that’s to London and back for a day trip or to the nearest airport for a quick getaway. Why not save some money on your journey by using Unidays’ 15% discount on National Express coach tickets? If you ask us, it’s the only way to start your holiday off right.
Coaches | Airport transfer | UK travel
Megabus might be famed for being a cheap way to travel in the UK, but who says it can’t be even cheaper? As long as you have a valid student card, you can enjoy a decent 10% off your coach journey; as we all know, every little helps when you’re a student.
You’re in even more luck if you’re a Scottish student living in Scotland, as under 21s with a National Entitlement Card get to ride on Megabus journeys for 100% free. We’re only a little bit jealous.
Coaches | Intercity travel | Cheap journeys
The options for cheap coach travel really are endless thanks to collaborations such as Student beans x FlixBus. These guys have joined forces to give students a generous 20% off coach tickets for UK journeys, making sure that student summers stay budget-friendly and bank conscious.
Fancy experiencing some serious main character energy by going off on your own Euro summer? FlixBus also offers a 10% student discount on coach travel in Europe, meaning that you can get from London to places like Paris, Brussels and Prague easier and cheaper than ever before.
Overnight and day coaches | UK travel | Europe travel
Okay, not all summer travel is getaway-related; sometimes, we just need to be able to pop into town or get to our student job fuss-free via a trusty bus or two. If only there were some great student discounts available that could help bring down the bus fare…
That wonderful 18+ Oyster card is back and better than ever. You thought the Travelcard discount was good? Well, that magic little Oyster card also gets you 30% off bus and tram passes, which (you guessed it) gives you unlimited travel on London’s buses and trams. London doesn’t have to be super expensive all the time, see.
Tube | Overground | Bus and tram
Student travel with Stagecoach is easy; all you need to do is buy your discounted student ticket on the app and show your student ID to the driver when you get on the bus. With savings of up to 40% off, you’ll be able to spend just that little bit extra on your drinks on nights out if you get the bus to the bar.
Buses | Bus passes | Student travel
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Exams are finished, uni’s over and summer is fast approaching; with all this warm weather and free time, there really is no better time than now to go travelling. We’re here to show you that it’s possible to itch that travel bug while on a budget, thanks to these travel student discounts.
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