Full-time students travelling in Northern Ireland can apply for a FREE 24+ Student Railcard.
If you're aged 24 or over and study full-time, you can save money on NI Railways tickets. Get one-third off single, day return, weekly and monthly tickets when you pay with cash or buy your tickets with the mLink app, plus up to 50% off Enterprise fares.
The 24+ Student Railcard is valid for the academic year (September to August) and the card is now free.
You must carry your 24+ Student Railcard when you travel. If you do not have it with you, you may need to buy a new ticket at the full fare.
Download an Application
Get your FREE 24+ Student Railcard! Download your application form today.
You can apply for a 24+ if you're a student aged 24 years or over on a full-time course in Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and Great Britain.
Part-time students, evening students and people on training courses cannot apply for this card.
How to Apply
To get your card, download and fill out the application form and take it to your nearest NI Railways Station. You will also need to bring along the following:
1 colour passport sized photograph - Name & date of birth must be written on the reverse of the photo.
College/University Photo ID confirming Full-Time Attendance - (a registration receipt/letter from your College/University confirming full-time attendance PLUS a valid passport or driving licence will be accepted in the absence of College Photo ID).
Proof of age & identity - Any one of the following: Birth/Adoption Certificate, Passport, Driving Licence, Any Student ID Card (which shows DOB), Official Letter from College (which confirms DOB)).
You should receive your card within 7 working days. You cannot apply by post. Remember to renew your card each academic year.