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4.13 Local Travel

Travelling on the Railways

If you are between 16 and 25 years of age, you are eligible to purchase a Young Person's Railcard (costing approximately £24). This card will enable you to obtain reduced fares (between 30% and 50% lower) on most rail journeys for one year. A Young Person's Railcard may be purchased at any Railway Station or at the Students' Union. Full-time students aged 26 and over may also buy a railcard, although the application has to be endorsed by the College. Information on trains and fares in the UK is available on the web at www.nationalrail.co.uk or by telephone on 08457 48 49 50.

Travelling on the Underground

The easiest way to travel in Central London is by Underground train (Tube). There are eleven lines and each has its own name and is shown in a different colour on the map. Free maps can be obtained from most tube stations. Tickets must be purchased from a machine or from a ticket office before you travel. You will then have to pass through an automatic barrier by putting your ticket into a slot and collecting it the other side. Remember to keep your ticket, as you will need it when you reach your destination and wish to leave the underground system.

If you wish to have a day out in London you can buy a One-Day Travelcard for about £9.90 off peak with your Young Person's Railcard (about £13.90 without). This Travelcard covers your travel into and out of London plus unlimited travel on the Tube and London buses for that day. The only restriction is that you cannot buy a Travelcard before 09.30 on a weekday.

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