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Cheapest way of travelling to London for a student?

What's the cheapest way for me to travel from Tilbury town to Ealing Broadway station as a student? My town isn't within the area for an oyster card.
Original post by Kadak
What's the cheapest way for me to travel from Tilbury town to Ealing Broadway station as a student? My town isn't within the area for an oyster card.


How are you planning to travel train or bus?
Original post by Black Cat
How are you planning to travel train or bus?


Train.
Original post by Kadak
Train.


You got a railcard then? Or you can travel to the nearest tube station and then use your oyster.

Also if you want to check http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
(edited 8 years ago)
Original post by Black Cat
You got a railcard then?


Nope .Ive just been buying daily until then but I wonder if there is a cheaper alternative since Im a student .Whats a railcard ?
Original post by Kadak
Nope .Ive just been buying daily until then but I wonder if there is a cheaper alternative since Im a student .Whats a railcard ?


16-25 railcard is for students gives you discount when travelling with overground trains you can buy one for like £30.
http://www.railcard.co.uk/ also why not take the bus from your hometown to the nearest tube station then take train from there?
Original post by Black Cat
You got a railcard then? Or you can travel to the nearest tube station and then use your oyster.

Also if you want to check http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/

Ive checked and it seems I get 1/3 rd offmy tickets .Seems really good !Is it valid for all rail companies and train stations ?
Original post by Kadak
Ive checked and it seems I get 1/3 rd offmy tickets .Seems really good !Is it valid for all rail companies and train stations ?


Should be valid for all I believe.
My advice would be get a monthly travel card along with the £30 rail card. It's the best option! And it works on the underground too

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