Travel

Student Travel and Discount Cards

Students can get reduced fares and other discounts by applying for the various cards listed below. You must be under 26 or a full-time student.

To apply you may need the following (but check out on-line applications below):

• Some proof of age such as a passport, driving licence or birth certificate
• Letter from the University to prove full-time student status
• An NUS Card which is available from the Students' Union - see below
• Passport photograph (available cheaply from photograph booths)
• If 26 and over you may be required to have application forms stamped by the University

NUS Extra Card

Manchester University students can get an NUS Extra Card for £11 from the Students' Union Foyer, Oxford Road.

Student Railcards

You can buy Student Railcards from Young Person's Railcard. You can also get Student Railcards from rail station booking offices.

Manchester Buses

Unirider card valid for all Stagecoach and Magic Bus buses. Available from Box Office, Academy 1, Oxford Road.

Student Coachcards

You can buy 16 to 26 Coachcards from National Express.

NUS Cards

The NUS Extra card offers a wide range of discounts including some travel discounts. Buy it directly from NUS.

ISIC Cards

The International Student Identity Card offers a wide range of discounts including some travel discounts. Get one from ISICcard.com.