Rail discounts for post-16 students

Apply for a scheme to get discounts on rail travel if you are a student.

16-17 Saver

The 16-17 Saver is a national railcard for all 16 and 17 year olds. It costs £30 per year and gives 50% off standard anytime, off-peak, advance and season tickets for travel at any time of the day.

The 16-17 Saver is valid for one year or up until your 18th birthday, whichever comes first.

However, if you buy a discounted season ticket before your 16-17 Saver expires, you can continue to use your discounted season ticket for up to 4 months after the expiry of your 16-17 Saver (even if you turn 18 during that time).

The 16-17 Saver will have 2 expiry dates shown on it:

  • ‘Valid until’ - this is the date up to which you can buy new tickets
  • ‘Season ticket valid until’ - this is the date up to which you can continue to use your discounted Season ticket for travel and is for 4 months after the ‘Valid until’ date
Find out more and apply for a 16-17 Saver (external link)

Unizone rail ticket (college and university students)

If you’re studying in or around Brighton or Worthing, the Unizone ticket gives you unlimited discounted travel.

To qualify for a Unizone ticket you will need:

  • a valid 16-17 Saver or 16-25 Railcard
  • a valid ID card confirming that you are a student in further or higher education

Find out more on the Southern website.

 
Last updated:
22 October 2024
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