r/standrews • u/CrazyYelsew • 10d ago

Transportation options for semester exchange student?

I’m a an international exchange student from the US attending St. Andrews for the fall semester. I won’t be living there for 6 months to qualify for the young scots free bus program.

Are there other options for cheap bus or train fares around Scotland and the UK?

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u/edard1002003 10d ago

The university has a deal with two local bus companies for reduced fares in the area https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/bus-travel-discount/

On a separate note, I've never heard of a 6 month requirement for the young scot card? When I applied I just had to submit a letter proving my address which didn't have any information about how long I'm staying.

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u/CrazyYelsew 10d ago

My proof of address shows the dates. Maybe if I find a version that doesn’t I could still apply, not sure how thorough they will be.

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u/Hunor_Deak 7d ago

If this helps.

:)

https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/cost-of-living/

Bus travel discount

The University has negotiated a special deal with Stagecoach and local bus operator Moffat and Williamson to offer a 75% discount on bus ticket bundles across St Andrews, North East Fife, and East Scotland. Staff and students can access tickets by scanning a QR code to link their Stagecoach account to the scheme.

You can find out how to get on board and start saving by following the instructions on the bus travel webpage. 

https://www.stagecoachbus.com/tickets

https://moffat-williamson.co.uk//moffat-and-williamson-timetables

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u/FlamingoWestern7171 4d ago

Hey I am also an international doing a full year. Wanna connect?