With travel to campus being so easy it is no wonder that many of our students live locally and make the decision to commute.
We work with a variety of transport providers to provide our students with a range of discounts when traveling by bus or train.
With the Stagecoach Unirider students can travel by bus for only £1.35 per day!
Fares and how to apply
| Ticket name | Student price |
| Canterbury Christ Church UniRider1 - 02/09/24 to 29/08/25 |
£491 |
| Canterbury Christ Church UniRider2 - 16/09/24 to 23/05/25 | £339 |
| Canterbury Christ Church UniRider3 (Semester1) - 16/09/24 - 17/01/25 | £168 |
| Canterbury Christ Church UniRider4 (Semester2) - 20/01/25 to 23/05/25 | £168 |
Buying a UniRider ticket just got a lot easier through the Stagecoach App. Details on how to purchase a UniRider ticket are available online on the Stagecoach website. Remember to use your CCCU email address when applying.
Please note tickets cannot be activated on the Stagecoach App until after the start date.
You may be required to show your CCCU Student ID card to the driver and inspectors when on board.
Medway students travelling around West Kent can purchase a discounted bus pass for the Arriva Bus Company which includes the Medway, Maidstone and Dartford areas
The 116 bus service in Medway goes through the campus, stopping on Central Avenue near the Pembroke Building and on New Kent Road next to the Gillingham Building (UKC). It stops within walking distance of the Chatham and Gillingham train station as well as Medway Maritime Hospital and Hempstead Valley shopping centre
Student Arriva ticket prices 2024/2025:
South East UniMed tickets are valid throughout Medway and Kent, illustrated on the South East Zone Map.
| Ticket Name | Student Price | Regular Public Price | Saving |
| South East UniMed 1 week | £19.80 | £37.50 | £17.70 |
| South East UniMed 4 week | £52.50 | £124.00 | £71.50 |
| South East UniMed Academic Year (01/09/24 to 31/08/25 or 01/01/25 to 31/12/25) | £256.00 | N/A | N/A |
*The Academic tickets are valid from 1 September 2024 to 31 August 2025, or from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025.
If you wish to purchase a ticket please follow the instructions on the Arriva flyer, and to obtain the Arriva Smart Card please contact i-zonemedway@canterbury.ac.uk or you can call the Student Hub on 01634 888989.
Single journey discounts
You can also opt to purchase a single journey ticket when boarding the bus. You must show your student ID in order to get the discount.
| Ticket Name | CCCU Student Price (from 01/09/24) | Normal Price |
| Single: Chatham Station to Medway Campus | £1.60 | £1.80 |
| Single: Gillingham to Medway Campus | £1.60 | £1.80 |
| Single: Pier Quays to Chatham Historic Dockyard | £1.60 | £1.80 |
There is also a single journey 'Anywhere in Kent and Medway after 7pm' ticket available for just £1.70. This ticket can also be purchased when boarding.
There are a range of ways in which you can travel cheaper by train!
Young Person's Railcard( also covers full-time students)
If you're aged 16-25 and looking to save money on travel, the Young Person's Railcard allows you to save 1/3 on standard fares. You can also apply if you are over 26 and in full-time study. For just £30, you can save a third on all fares throughout the UK for 12 consecutive months. Alternatively, purchase a 3-year discount ticket for just £70. Apply now.
Disabled Person's Railcard
If you have a disability, you might qualify for the Disabled Persons Railcard. This Railcard permits you one third off most rail fares throughout the UK. If you're travelling with an adult companion, they can also get the same discount .
Booking in advance
Train companies sell around a million Advance tickets every week. You can usually buy an Advance ticket up to 12 weeks ahead of travel, and they are still available until the day of travel on many routes – sometimes up to 10 minutes before departure. Advance fares are single tickets that are valid only on the date and train shown on the ticket, but you can combine tickets to create your whole journey, including your return.
Southeastern Flexi Season ticket
A Flexi Season ticket gives you more ticket choice and could be cheaper than your current ticket if you're commuting to campus more than once a week. Flexi Season will give you 8 days of travel in 28 days – any time on selected journeys. You’ll get 8 undated one day passes, giving you total freedom to choose when you travel.
PlusBus
PlusBus is a discount price ticket for unlimited bus travel that you can add to your train ticket. Use PlusBus to start your journey (for travel to the train station) or to complete your journey (for travel from the train station to your final destination). There's no peak period restrictions, so you can hop-on and off buses as much as you like all day. PlusBus tickets start from just £2.50 a day. Young people (aged 16-30), students and most other Railcard holders get one-third off. A Canterbury PlusBus ticket gives you unlimited bus travel on participating operators’ services, around the whole Canterbury area.
Don’t forget you can get 1/3 off National Express travel when you purchase a Young Persons Coachcard as a student of any age.
You can also visit the National Express student hub to view more discounts.
Eligible students can now apply for the Kent 16+ Travel Saver Scheme offered by Kent County Council.
Who is eligible to apply?
To get a Kent 16+ Travel Saver you must:
- be under 19 years old
- live in a house that pays Council Tax to Kent County Council
- attend a participating school, college or university.
If you live in Medway or a London borough with a Kent postal address (for example Bromley) you cannot apply and should contact your own council to find out about their schemes.
How much does it cost and how can I pay?
The cost of the pass is £500 for the year and you can pay online in full or spread the cost in monthly instalments with their direct debit option.
When can I use my KCC Travel Saver?
You can use your 16+ Travel Saver all day, all year. The card allows free travel on most public buses. You can't use it on private bus services and coaches.
See a list of all operators taking part.
How do I apply?
Visit Kent County Council's website for full terms and conditions and further information.
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