Acquire your Student Oyster Card

A Student Oyster Photocard provides travel discounts. You can get a discount of 30 percent on Travelcards and Bus & Tram Passes. 

Unfortunately, you cannot currently get a Student Oyster card due to a cyber-security incident, however check back to apply at a later date. 

Find out more here. 

Get a Railcard 

Save money by getting a Railcard and connecting it to your Oyster card for discounts. You can also get discounted train travel across the UK with a railcard.  

Get a Railcard here.

Travel Off-peak 

Cut costs by journeying after 9.30am and before 4pm, or after 7pm on weekdays.  

Embrace the Joy of Cycling 

The biking infrastructure in London keeps getting better. 

Try using Santander Cycles (also known as Boris Bikes) as the initial 30 minutes of your ride are complimentary. 

The Value of Walking 

There are plenty of London spots that're closer than you might expect.  

Try using applications such as City mapper to discover walking paths. 

Consider joining walking clubs to meet people and explore your surroundings socially. 

Tips for finding the cheapest route 

When considering transportation options, it may be more cost effective to opt for a bus and tram pass especially if you primarily rely on buses for your commute. 

Consider using City mapper to discover the cheapest routes. 

Advice for Students travelling to University from Overseas 

International students studying in London should make sure to get travel insurance that covers expenses, safeguards against trip cancellations and protects against lost or stolen items such as valuable electronics devices. There are often student visa requirements for insurance coverage; therefore it is wise to choose policies that include personal liability protection and coverage for the entire academic year.  

Make sure to look into transportation choices from the airport for when your arrive in the UK. 

Be mindful of balancing saving money with being practical. Remember to savor the journey, along the way!