Our 24+ Student Railcard is for passengers aged 24 or over and in full-time education. It will give you 1/3 off single, day-return, weekly and monthly NI Railways tickets, plus up to 50% off Enterprise fares.

If you are in full-time education, the card is free! To get your discount, simply use the card when buying your NI Railways ticket. 

You can use the 24+ Student Railcard:

• At the station or on board.
• Online: by entering the card number. Plan and buy now.
• On the mLink ticketing app: by registering the card number. More on mLink.

Make sure you 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.

How to apply for a 24+ Student Railcard

To get your free card, download an application form below, complete it and take it to your nearest NI Railways station. You will also need to bring along the following:

• 1 colour passport-sized photograph: Name and 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 and identity: Any one of the following: birth/adoption certificate, passport, driving licence, any student ID card (which shows date of birth), official letter from college (which shows date of birth).

You should receive your card within 7 working days. You cannot apply by post. Remember to renew your card each academic year.

Download an application

Get your free 24+ Student Railcard! Download your application form today.

• Download application (Word 689kb) 
• Download application (PDF 3mb) 

Please note

The 24+ Student Railcard is valid for the academic year (September to August). 

You can apply for a 24+ Student Railcard if you're a student aged 24 or over enrolled 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.

For more see terms and conditions.