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Transportation
Journeying on your UK journey.
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Tube strikes and National Rail strikes may affect some transportation services.
Plan ahead, check status updates and allow more time for your journey.
Tube / Underground
Tube stations around UCL
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Euston Square
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Warren Street
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Goodge Street
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Euston
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Russell Square
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Tottenham Court Road
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3 mins
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5 mins
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8 mins
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9 mins
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11 mins
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15 mins
Tip: Walking to campus is a healthier and budget-friendly option! :)
Bus
Bus stations around UCL
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University College Hospital
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Torrington Place
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Warren Street
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Buses: 14, 24, 29, 73, 134, 390, N5, N20, N29, N253, N279
Travel Bargains
18+ Student Oyster Card
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£20 administration fee
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Get 30% off on adult-rate Travelcard and Bus & Tram passes
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Link to apply for TFL’s 18+ Student Oyster photocard: https://tfl.gov.uk/fares/free-and-discounted-travel/18-plus-student-oyster-photocard#on-this-page-6
16-25 Railcard
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£30 for one year and £70 for three years
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Allows you to save ⅓ rail fares when you travel within the UK
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Link to your Oyster card to get ⅓ off for off-peak travels
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Take both your railcard and Oyster Card to an Underground station, Overground ticket office or some
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Note: the ⅓ discount will be valid until the expiry date of your railcard
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Link to apply for National Rail’s 16-25 railcard: https://www.16-25railcard.co.uk/
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Offline: At any staffed station ticket office
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Online: download the railcard app on your phone and your ticket will be stored there!
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Useful Apps
Citymapper
THE app for getting around London, which shows you all the possible travel routes via tube, buses, bicycle, walking, etc.
Tube Map
All information about the London Underground is included, showing you the full map to help you plan your journey.
Bus Times London
Allows you to get live bus times and nearby bus stops.
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