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FAQs About Student Train Tickets

  • Do students get discounts on trains?

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    Yes, students can enjoy 1/2 off on train fare by 16-17 Saver, and enjoy 1/3 off by 16-25 Railcard and 26-30 Railcard. View more details check our Railcard page.
  • Do Student Railcards still exist?

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    Yes, they are still available and you can get discounts on trains. You are eligible to get a Student Railcard if you're aged 16-25, or over the age of 26 and in full-time education. Please see our Railcard page for more information.
  • Do uni students get a Railcard?

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    Yes, you can get a Railcard as long as you're aged 16-25, or over the age of 26 and in full-time education. View more details check our Railcard page.

  • Who is eligible for the Student Railcard?

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    Any Students aged 16-25, or over the age of 26 and in full-time education, are eligible. Please see our Railcard page for more information.
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Buy Student Railcard to enjoy 1/2 off with 16-17 Saver, 1/3 off with 16-25 Railcard and 26-30 Railcard.

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Great for ages 16-17 solo travel

50% discount on most tickets, including seasons

Valid for 1 year or until your 18th birthday

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Great for ages 16-25 solo travel

Save 1/3 on eligible rail-travel fares

Average annual savings up to £189!

3-year Railcard available to under 24s only

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Great for ages 26-30 solo travel

Save 1/3 on eligible rail-travel fares

Average annual savings up to £251!

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  • UK trains10% off first bookingStudent new user

    Max €6.28 per booking · First-time TrainPal users

  • UK trains15% off Railcard promo codeRailcard

    Valid for 7 days · 16-17 Saver/16-25 Railcard/3-Year Railcard

  • UK trainsExtra 2% off every UK train bookingApp only

    Max €2.51 per booking · Up to 3 times per week

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  2. 2. Verify your student status

    Enter your .ac.uk university email — takes 30 seconds. Valid for 1 year.

  3. 3. Save on your bookings

    Discounts are automatically applied at checkout. Download the app to save even more with student prices!

See how much you can save

First booking savings for verified new students

£10£50

Discounted price

£11.40

Total savings: £8.60 (~43%)

Original price£20.00
Railcard 33% off (auto)-£6.60
Student 10% off (max £5)-£2.00
You pay£11.40

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*Savings are based on a 16-25 Railcard (33% off) plus an extra 10% verified student discount applied to the reduced fare (capped at £5). Actual savings may vary by route and fare type.

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Terms & Conditions

Last updated: July 2026

1.1 To access student discounts, you must verify your student status by providing a valid university email address ending in .ac.uk.

1.2 Verification is completed via a one-time code sent to your student email.

1.3 Each account may be linked to only one student email, and each student email may be linked to only one account.

1.4 Student verification is valid for 1 year (365 days) from the date of successful verification. You must re-verify upon expiration to continue receiving student benefits.
2.1 Student new user 10% off (maximum discount of £5 per booking) — Available to first-time users only. This discount applies to your first UK train booking.

2.2 Student price — An additional 2% discount on eligible UK train bookings, subject to the following conditions:

- Limited to 3 times per week.
- Maximum discount of £2 per booking.
- App only

2.3 Student Railcard discount — Upon successful student verification, a 15% off promo code will be issued to your account. The promo code is valid for 7 days from the date of issuance and can be applied towards the purchase of a 16-17 Saver, 16-25 Railcard, or 3-Year Railcard through the platform.
3.1 All discounts are provided by the platform at its sole discretion. The platform reserves the right to modify, suspend, or terminate any student benefit at any time without prior notice.

3.2 Student discounts cannot be transferred, exchanged for cash, or applied retroactively to previous bookings.

3.3 The platform reserves the right to set additional terms, eligibility criteria, or usage limits for any specific promotion or benefit.
4.1 If the platform determines that a user has provided false information, abused the verification process, or misused student discounts, the platform may:

- Revoke the user's student verification status.
- Recover any discounts or benefits obtained through misuse.
- Take further action as deemed necessary.

4.2 The platform reserves the right to report fraudulent activity to relevant authorities.
5.1 The platform may update these Terms & Conditions from time to time. Continued use of student benefits after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

Student Train Discounts

Enjoy 1/2 or 1/3 off on train fare!

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