SHEFFIELD

  • 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 are also a few local shops that offer second-hand bikes at decent prices such as: A Different Gear, Green Bike and Russell’s Bicycle Shed.

UoS bike hire with a deposit of £50 refundable when you return the bike on time and in good condition. Rent for one semester (15 weeks) is £35, two semesters (30 weeks) is £70 and for one year is £80. You can check for availability and reserve yours here.

  • Bus

There are two main operators that serve the city centre and the wider reaches of both University campuses; First and Stagecoach. You can plan your journey via Travel South Yorkshire and decide which operator serves you best and most frequently then consider saving money by getting a long-term pass that matches your stay in the city. Here are the price comparisons:

 

First Bus

Stagecoach

Student Single

£1.50

£1.50

7-Day Pass

£12

£12

28-Day Pass

£40

£41

3-Month Pass

£120

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12-Month Pass

£274

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Download the First Bus app here.

Download the Stagecoach app here.

  • Taxi

Uber – Click Here 

Bolt: Click Here

A1 Taxis – Click Here

Veezu – Click Here

  • Tram

The Supertram covers South Yorkshire more broadly extending as far as Rotherham. It is best known amongst students as the link between the city centre and one of the biggest shopping centres in the UK, Meadowhall. You can catch the tram outside Cathedral all the way to Meadowhall. You can find this and other tram routes and timetable here.

  • Train

Can I get Student Discounts on Rail Travel?

Access to the wider UK is served by an extensive rail network from Sheffield Station. We highly recommend you apply for the 16-25 Railcard which saves you 1/3rd 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 1/3rd 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.