CARDIFF

• Bike

Where can I buy or hire a bike?

You can find excellent deals on brand new or second-hand bikes online on Gumtree. With Gumtree, you can pay only on collection and in cash. So do not feel the need to advance any money to any seller even if they demand this.

If you would rather hire one, you may look to Brompton Hire.

• Bus

If you are between 16-21 years old, you may want to apply for a free mytravelpass which saves 30% off each bus journey. Several operators serve the city centre, campus and surrounding areas (including Newport). They include Cardiff Bus, Stagecoach and Adventure Travel.

If you are heading into Newport, you may want to consider Newport Bus.

Plan your bus journey and routes using CITYMAPPER.

• Taxi

Bolt – Click Here

Uber – Click Here

Veezu – Click Here

• Train

Can I get Student Discounts on Rail Travel?

Access to the rest of Wales and the wider UK is served by an extensive rail network from Cardiff Central Station. We highly recommend you apply for the 16-25 Railcard which saves you 1/3^rd off the price of any rail ticket. If you are older than 25, do not worry. You can apply as a mature student. It costs only £30 for the whole year and is renewable if you are staying beyond a year. You can apply here.

Where can I buy train tickets?

Once you have got your Railcard, we recommend you use the Trainline ticketing platform to buy your ticket. You can download the app here and not only get tickets but also check timetables and updates.

REMEMBER!!! Before checking-out, make sure you include your Railcard in order for your 1/3^rd discount to be applied. Also remember to carry your Railcard with you (whether physical or digital) as it will be checked on the train by the train conductor.