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Young Persons Coachcard

Start saving today!

 

If you're aged 16 - 26 or a full-time student and looking to save money on travel (let's face it, who isn't?), then our Young Persons Coachcard allows you to save 1/3 on standard fares. Now it also allows you to get 10% off travel to events for new and existing card holders. Oh and it's just £10 for one year or £25 for three years (plus £1.50 p&p)!

So whether you're looking to renew your existing Coachcard or to buy a new one, what are you waiting for - start saving today.

What will it save me?

Save 1/3 on all standard fares throughout the UK for 12 months.

No restrictions on peak and off peak travel times; travel when it suits you and your plans. This includes public holidays, bank holidays and weekends - perfect if you're at university, college or working.

The only restriction is that you can't use your Coachcard on Hotel Hoppa, Eurolines, Ulsterbus, Third Party and FunFare tickets.*

 

Save 10% on travel to events

You may already be geared up for the return of Glastonbury 2013 or looking forward to the next RBS Six Nations Rugby tournament, but don't forget about how you're going to travel to the event. Our Young Persons Coachcard can now save you 10% on travel to events and festivals, where we'll take you, your tent, luggage and friends right to the event gate.

* Great news - if you're travelling with us to Ryde and your journey is crossing with Hovertravel, you'll automatically receive 1/3 off your entire journey including the crossing to the Isle of Wight.

 

How much is it?

Our one-year Young Persons Coachcard is just £10 (plus £1.50 p&p) - that's less than 84p a month and it's £18 cheaper than a railcard.

Alternatively, you can purchase our three-year Coachcard for just £25, which saves you another £5 and means you have all your travel sorted for your entire time at university.  Simply choose the one or three year Coachcard option from the panel on the left hand side.

All we ask is that when you book a ticket you make sure you check the Coachcard box and add in the number of Coachcards in the journey planner. Don't forget to carry the Coachcard with you whenever you travel, along with your ticket and proof of age.

Am I eligible

If you're aged 16 - 26 or a full-time student, you can buy a Young Persons Coachcard and start saving now.

It's more than just about saving money

A guaranteed seat

Unlike the train, booking a ticket with us always guarantees you a seat, so you'll always travel in comfort with our reclining leather seats, toilets, air conditioning, power sockets and Wi-Fi on selected services. Plus, we can carry two medium sized suitcases or rucksacks (no more than 20kg per item), free of charge.

Helping hand

Don't worry about lifting your luggage, our drivers will be happy to load it into and out of the luggage hold and onto the coach for you.

Relaxed and comfortable journey

The majority of our coaches have power sockets for you to charge your phone, tablet or laptops, air conditioning, leather reclining seats and ample leg room for your comfort.

The different ways to receive your tickets

e-Ticket - Book online and print your ticket at home for free.

m-Ticket - Have your ticket sent direct to your mobile. There's a 50p charge for this service.

Collect your ticket - From one of the collection points in selected National Express Outlets. There is a 50p collection fee.

Post - We will send your ticket by first class post. There is a £1.50 postage fee.

The different ways to buy your coachcard

Online or by phone - your Coachcard will be posted to your home address. There is a £1.50 postage fee.

Any National Express Outlet - you can collect your Coachcard straight away with no fee.

Young Persons Coachcard Terms and Conditions

  • Card entitles the holder to 1/3 off 'adult standard fares' on National Express coaches.
  • Card entitles the holder to 10% off coach travel on events and festival services.
  • Discounted tickets available at any time, every day.
  • Discounted tickets can be purchased online, by phone, from a driver and at any our outlets or ticket machines.
  • Maximum four Coachcards can be used per booking.
  • We charge £1.50 postage fee to send your Coachcard out to you when you book online or by phone.

Exclusions

  • Cards cannot be purchased from drivers.
  • Card is not refundable or transferable.
  • Card not valid with FunFares, special offer fares or promotional fares.
  • Card not valid on Hotel Hoppa, Eurolines, Ulsterbus or any Third Party services.
  • Not valid where accommodation, admission or ferry travel is included within the fare.
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