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Student Travel Discounts

Discover a range of student travel discounts designed to make getting around London (and beyond) more affordable.

What are you looking for?

Transport for London (TfL) offers several options to help students travel more affordably across the city using buses, trains, trams, and the Underground: 

  • 16–25 Railcard: Save 1/3 on off-peak pay-as-you-go fares and Travelcards when linked to your Oyster card.
  • 18+ Student Oyster Photocard: Get 30% off adult-rate Travelcards and Bus & Tram Passes.
  • Pay as you go: A flexible way to travel across London without needing a paper ticket. 
  • Annual Santander Cycles Subscription: Students aged 18+ can save 25% on the annual subscription.
  • Lime Access: Lime Access offers up to 50% discount on e-bike and/or e-scooter rides in London (and selected other UK cities) for eligible users. Eligible student proof includes a student card (e.g., NUS or institution-specific) or an 18+ Student Oyster card among others.

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Contact the SU Advice Service

Email us

Usually the fastest way to contact us is to email using our contact form.

We always aim to reply within 5 working days, but often reply much sooner.

We generally answer in chronological order but if your issue is very time sensitive please mark your email 'Urgent' and we will try to get back to you as soon as we can.

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Book an appointment (new clients only)

If you prefer to speak to someone directly, and you have not spoken to us previously about the issue, you can book an appointment with an Advisor.

If you already have an Advisor assigned to you and you would like to speak to them please just email them directly - this will be usually be much faster than using the booking form!

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