Travel discounts

The University recognises the variety of benefits that bus, train and coach travel have to offer. We work closely with local companies to provide subsidies towards improvements and to offer discounted travel options to University staff and students. A number of discounts are available, these include;

Buses

Discounted bus tickets

There are a number of discounted bus tickets available from Stagecoach and Arriva bus services;

Unirider details (Canterbury Students)

With a Unirider ticket, you can make unlimited journeys throughout East Kent and can use the Unibus and Saturday Grocery bus services at no extra cost.

Ticket type	Operational dates	Student price	Additional Information
Unirider	Sept 2015 to June 2016	£170	Available for purchase until Friday 2nd October 2016. A Stagecoach bus will remain on campus outside the Gulbenkian, between 09:00hrs – 16:00hrs until this offer expires.
Unirider	Sept 2015 to June 2016	£240	Available from Saturday 3rd October 2016
Unirider Spring & Summer Term	January 2016 to June 2016	£170	N/A
Unirider Summer Holiday	June 2016 to Sept 2016	£65	N/A

All tickets should be purchased directly from Stagecoach. You must be a current University of Kent student and will be required to confirm you student ID number, in order to qualify for this type of ticket.

Arriva details (Medway Staff & Students)

With a Arriva ticket, you can make unlimited journeys across West Kent.

Ticket type	Operational dates	Student price	Staff price
Ten journeys (South-East zone)	N/A	£10	£10
Four weeks	N/A	£25	£30
Twelve weeks	N/A	£65	£80
Student annual ticket	1st Sept to 31st August or 1st January to 31st December	£140	£280

Use promotional codes to obtain the best ticket prices and then purchase your ticket online.

Megarider & Gold Megarider (Canterbury Staff)

Staff Megarider and Gold Megarider bus tickets for travel in East Kent (Stagecoach) are available to all University of Kent and Kent Union staff who wish to travel to and from work.

Megarider Gold (unlimited travel on Stagecoach buses in Kent and East Sussex) season tickets are up-to 40% cheaper than public prices and Megarider (Canterbury City) tickets are sold for 13, 36 or 52 week periods.

Further information and application forms can be found here.

Trains

Train travel discounts

There are a selection of discounted train tickets available from Southeastern Trains;

Ticket type	Details
PLUSBUS	PLUSBUS is a discounted ticket for unlimited local bus travel (like a bus pass) that you purchase along side your train ticket.
Oyster Card	The University of Kent has registered with the TfL Oyster card scheme, which enables eligible students to travel by train at a reduced rate. Please visit the Student Records Office Oyster Card web page for further information and to register.
16-25 Railcard	As the name suggests, you can apply if you are aged between 16 and 25! You can also apply if you are over 26 and in full time study. For just £30, you can save a third on all fares throughout the UK for 12 consecutive months. Alternatively, purchase a 3 year discount ticket for just £70.
Network Railcard	A Network Railcard gives you a third off most rail fares for journeys in the Network Railcard area and can also save you money on trips to and around London.
Disabled Persons Railcard	If you have a disability that makes travelling by train difficult, you might qualify for the Disabled Persons Railcard. This Railcard permits you one third off most rail fares throughout the UK. If you're travelling with an adult companion, they can also get the same discount - so you can save money for your friends too!
Family and Friends Railcard	Costing just £30, the Family & Friends Railcard gives you a discount of a one third on adult and 60% on kids' fares across the UK for a year. You must travel with a child between 5 and 15 years old to be eligible.
Forces Railcard	The HM Forces Railcard costs £15 and it will save you one third on most rail fares throughout the UK for a whole year. You're eligible if you're a member of the Regular Forces or a spouse of a member.
Senior Railcard	The Senior Railcard costs £30 for a year and gives you a discount of one third on Standard and First Class fares across the UK. The discount also extends to Advance fares, providing that they are booked before you travel.

Coaches

Coach travel discounts

If you're aged 16 to 26 or a full time student and would like to make infrequent journeys using the coach, you can take advantage of some fantastic discounts and promotions with a National Express 16to26 Coachcard.

Bikes

Local Bike shop discounts

Bike shops	Offers available
Canterbury Cycles 22-24 Stour Street Canterbury Kent	Discounts of up-to 15% on bike accessories and 10% on bikes are available to all current University of Kent staff and students. Staff who purchase a bike using the Cycle to Work scheme will also receive a free service within the first 12 months of purchase.
Bikes Bikes Bikes 42-44 High Street Gillingham Kent	Discounts on bike purchases, accessories and repairs are available to all current University of Kent staff and students.

You will be required to produce your KentOne ID card in order to qualify for any discount.

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Last Updated: 04/06/2015