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Transport

Bus services

Single bus fares across Devon have been capped at £3 until the end of December 2024, through Government funding to help ease cost of living and encourage sustainable travel.

If you travel to and from Uni by bus regularly, buying a Stagecoach Termrider Ticket can save you money. If are not travelling on the bus every day, you can consider the Flexible tickets, that give you 5 or 10 day ticket at a discounted price. For details and other discounts and offers go to the Stagecoach website.

We’ve increased our subsidy of the Line 4 bus to ensure it provides a frequent service Monday to Friday (up to every 12 minutes) from 5:00 am to midnight, and Sundays and Holidays at reduced time table, travelling between our campuses, St David’s railway station, City centre and Cranbrook. For a full timetable, journey planning and to track your bus, download the Stagecoach Bus app.

We’re also continuing to fund discounted fares on the UNI Night Bus service. This operates Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights during term time, running every 30 minutes from midnight until 04:00 between the city centre and student accommodation.

Trains

The 16-25 railcard is available to all full time students in higher education, and gives you a third off rail tickets. If you live in Devon or Cornwall you can also consider the Devon and Cornwall Railcard, to save 1/3 for journeys not starting before 08:45, which are wholly within Devon and Cornwall. More information on rail travel to our Exeter campuses.

Society Hardship Fund

Are your finances preventing you from joining a club or society? The Society & Club Participation Fund can help. It can provide up to £50 for memberships to societies and clubs as well as tickets for events and activities. The fund is available to any student who isn’t able to take part because of financial barriers, and those who’ve had awards from the Hardship Fund, or comes from a widening participation background. Find out more and how to apply here.

Sport

Pitch up and Play

Looking for ways to stay active while you study, but not keen to join a sports club or team?
Check out the range of free Pitch Up and Play sessions run by Student Sport. From athletics and basketball to Jiu Jitsu and table tennis – there’s loads to do when it suits you.

Bring a Friend Friday

Bring a Friend Friday is the newest deal from Exeter Sport. If you have a student membership with us, you can bring a friend along to a class, the gym or for a swim at no extra cost each Friday! Sign your friend up here.

Get live concert tickets for a fiver!

£5 student tickets for Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (BSO) concerts in the Great Hall, when you use code exe5£stu2425. 
Book online on the BSO Live website or over the phone at 01202 669925.
T&Cs apply. Offer valid on one ticket per BSO concert at Great Hall, Exeter. Discount not applicable on Band A ticket type. Not applicable in retrospect and subject to availability.

Free Events

The Students' Guild is committed to making as many events as possible free for you to attend. See what they've got coming up, on their events pages.

Chaplaincy - weekly free drop in events

The Multifaith Chaplaincy runs free events every week during term time, including a free Soup Lunch at St Luke's every Thursday from 12:30 to 14:00, and their Connections Cafe in the Forum Library entrance every Tuesday from 14:00 to 16:00. 

You are invited to drop in and stay for as long as you wish - you don't need to belong to a particular faith or worldview to come along. They offer a chance to connect with others and chat with the chaplains if you wish, or reflect quietly if you prefer.

See all their current events on the website.

Intercultural Cafe

The  Intercultural Cafe is an opportunity to meet new people, and celebrate our different cultures and approaches, and get a free hot drink and pastry. The Cafe runs every week during term time:

  • Wednesdays 13:00-14:30 at Cross Keys, St Luke's.
  • Wednesdays and Fridays 10:30 - 11:30 in Isca Eats (Cornwall House), Streatham (max. 100 students).

Each week is a different theme and everyone is welcome.

Student Art Pass - £10 for a limited time

A Student Art Pass gives you free entry to hundreds of museums and galleries across the UK, and 50% off major exhibitions. Plus, you get access to paid arts opportunities and the #WeAreArtful @StudentArtPass community network. Buy your pass here.