Spend Smarter · Discounts
Travel and discount cards
A third off train and coach fares — and the maths on whether the card pays for itself.
£3516-25 Railcard for a year (£80 for three). A third off most rail fares, including Advance tickets. A £12 minimum fare applies before 10am on weekdays.16-25 Railcard
£30Young Persons Coachcard for a year, plus £3 postage online. A third off Standard and Fully Flexible National Express fares, for ages 16–26 and full-time students.National Express
£15midweek coach fares with the Coachcard on Tuesdays to Thursdays, booked at least 3 days ahead (not airports).National Express
TL;DRIf you spend more than about £105 a year on train fares, the Railcard pays for itself.
Will it pay for itself?
Full price, before any discount
£35 for 1 year
TL;DRThe card saves a third of each fare. Take off the card price and that’s what you keep.
Fares without a card—
Saving from a third off—
Saved after the card price—
Free discount apps
UNiDAYS and Student Beans are free for students; TOTUM offers student and apprentice discounts too. Always compare the discounted price with other shops — a percentage off isn’t always the cheapest deal.
Receipts · checked 9 November 2026
- 16-25 Railcard — checked 9 November 2026
- National Express — Young Persons Coachcard — checked 9 November 2026