Student Oyster card
Please click the link below to apply for a student Oyster card:
18 plus student oyster photocard
Important considerations before applying
Name consistency: Ensure your first name and surname match the University records.
Education dates: Your start and end dates of education should match the University records.
Recent photograph: Make sure to upload a recent photo.
Placement option: Do not select the placement option when applying for your student Oyster card.
Eligibility
You can apply for an 18+ Student Oyster photocard if:
- you are 18 or over.
- you live in a London borough during term time.
- you are enrolled at a school, college, or university registered on the Transport for London (TfL) scheme or you are on a mandatory work placement in London.
Benefits
Travel savings: Save 30% on adult-rate Travelcards and Bus and Tram Pass season tickets.
Railcard discounts: If you have a 16-25 Railcard or 26-30 Railcard, you will save a third on pay-as-you-go off-peak fares and daily caps by adding the Railcard discount to your 18+ photocard. This applies to travel on the Tube, London Overground, the Elizabeth line, and most National Rail services in London.
Note: The above information is subject to change. Please refer to Transport for London -for the most up-to-date details.
Railcard information
Railcard information for students at York St John University London campus
Please click the link below to apply for a Railcard:
- You can also get a Railcard form from the nearest train station and bring along with a passport size photograph and get it stamped and signed at the York St John London campus Student Hub (3rd floor), or
- You can use a third-party application like Trainline or Trainpal.
Important considerations
Travel restrictions: A minimum fare of £12 applies to tickets purchased for travel between 4:30am and 9:59am, Monday to Friday, except during July and August.
Usage: You can use your Railcard anytime on weekends, public holidays, and during the week, with some restrictions during peak hours.
How to use
Adding Railcard to Oyster photocard: You can add your Railcard discount to your 18+ student Oyster photocard to maximize savings on travel.
Travel off-peak: Traveling off-peak using pay-as-you-go can be cheaper. Start your journey before 6:30am, between 9:30am and 3:59pm, or after 7:00pm on weekdays. You can travel anytime on weekends and bank holidays.
Note: The above information is subject to change. Please refer to the terms and conditions on Transport for London and National Rail