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National Express student discount and Coachcard deals

Yes. The National Express Young Persons Coachcard gives a student and young-person saving on Standard and Fully Flexible fares. It is open to ages 16 to 26 or full-time students. Confirm the current card price and postage on National Express.

Get it on the National Express Young Persons Coachcard page, then use it when you book.

How to get the Young Persons Coachcard

  1. Open the National Express Young Persons Coachcard page.
  2. Buy the card if you are aged 16 to 26 or a full-time student. Confirm the current card price and postage on that page.
  3. Once it is active, book Standard or Fully Flexible fares to use the Coachcard saving.

Ways to save on National Express as a student

  • Buy the Coachcard if you travel a few times a year. The card price and postage are shown on National Express. A saving on Standard and Fully Flexible fares can repay the card quickly on longer trips home.
  • Compare with rail. For some routes the 16-25 Railcard may win; for others the Coachcard is cheaper. Check both before you book.
  • Book the fare type the card covers. The Coachcard saving applies to Standard and Fully Flexible fares on National Express’s own terms.

How much is the National Express Young Persons Coachcard?

The current card price and postage are shown on National Express’s Young Persons Coachcard page. It is for ages 16 to 26 or full-time students and takes a saving off Standard and Fully Flexible fares. Confirm the live details there before you buy.

Who can get the Young Persons Coachcard?

Ages 16 to 26, or full-time students. Confirm eligibility on National Express before you pay.

Other student travel deals

Also worth a look: 16-25 Railcard for students, Sky student discount and deals, mobile and SIM deals for students and saving money as a student.

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Last checked: 9 November 2026, against National Express’s public Young Persons Coachcard page.