Are you a student travelling from The Valleys to Cardiff? Get up to 26% off all day tickets and 10% off all season tickets on Arriva Trains Wales’ services.
Who?
Get discount travel on Arriva Trains services if you’re a student over 16 years of age. You must be in full-time education or under 26 years and in part-time education to be eligible for a Valleys Student Railcard.
Perhaps you’re going to university or college in Cardiff but live in the Valleys? Don’t pay full price on your train travel. Get a discount with this Student Railcard, giving you 26% off each time you travel by train on local routes in Wales.
Are you interested in saving more? If you’re 16-25, you can take advantage of the discounts and offers across Great Britain with the 16-25 Railcard.
When?
Valid all year round, with no time restrictions so you can ensure you get to uni on time and budget. Plus you can enjoy your Valleys Student Railcard discounts at the weekends and out of term time.
Where?
The Valleys student railcard gives you a discount of 26% on Arriva Trains Wales’ services on key Valleys and Cardiff local routes.
Check out this handy map for a full breakdown of where you can use your Railcard discount.
How much does a Valleys student railcard cost?
Just £10 a year (the equivalent to 2p a day!) You can pay by cash, cheque, debit or credit card.
Remember to take your Student ID card with you and two passport photos to register.
Where can I buy a Valleys Student Railcard?
Start saving and get your Valleys Student Railcard from any staffed station on the Valleys and Cardiff local routes, inclusive of Cardiff Central.
Want to find out how you could save on train travel with railcard discounts outside of Wales? We’ve got the latest offers on the 16-25 railcard here.
Restrictions
- Not valid between Cardiff Central and Newport to Cheltenham
- All tickets are issued according to the National Rail Conditions of Carriage and are non-transferable
- If you lose or damage your railcard a replacement will be considered on application, and an administration fee may be charged.
More Ways to Save with Railcards
There’s plenty of ways to save money on train travel in Britain with Railcards. In the meantime, check out these promotional code discounts and deals on 2022 National Railcards.
- 16-25 Railcard Promotional Code – best for 16-25-year-olds and students
- 26-30 Railcard Discount Code – 1/3 OFF rail travel for millennials aged between 26 and 30 years old
- Disabled Persons Railcard – best for people with disabilities
- Family and Friends Railcard Promotional Code – best for families and small groups which include children
- Network Railcard – best discount offer for people living in London and South East England
- Senior Railcard Promotional Code – best for people 60 years old and above
- Two Together Railcard Promotional Code – best for two people who travel together
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