YORK

• 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. There is also a local shop that refurbishes second-hand bikes and sells them at affordable prices called Recycle York.

For University of York students who may be interested in hiring a bike, you may want to consider the cycle pool scheme which is available for 4 weeks at a time with a £20 refundable deposit required. More information is available at the Dalham Farm Mailroom which is located on campus.

• Bus

The two main bus operator in the city is First Bus. You can plan your journey and get student discount tickets by downloading the First Bus app here.

• Taxi

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• Trains

Can I get Student Discounts on Rail Travel?

Access to the rest of Yorkshire and the wider UK is served by an extensive rail network from York 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 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 using 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.