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Reduce your travel costs by up to 100%

Get a bike, and use it. It will save you a fortune in bus (and taxi) fares, and is much easier to park than a car. Make sure that you get a good helmet, D-lock, a bright jacket, and removable lights (otherwise someone else will help themselves to them). A second-hand hybrid bike is a much better bet than a flashy new mountain bike, which will be a target for thieves.

Use your feet - the cheapest and simplest way of getting around. If you are living too far out from campus, consider moving closer next year. Walking and cycling may be able to save you £60 or more per term (especially in London) on bus or tube / metro passes.

Study closer to home. If you have not yet decided where to study, or are considering your options for further study, bear in mind that studying at or near home will cost you much less in transport fares.

If you study far from home, don't be tempted by the cheap flights offers just to go back home for the sake of it. You will always end up paying much more than the advertised price after taxes, charges, and getting to and from the airport is taken into consideration. Train fares will always be cheaper than the best flight deals if you book long enough in advance, and they will let you take more luggage. Leave the cheap flight offers for the summer holidays, and don't forget to check the deals available from your campus travel agent!

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Share a lift for longer journeys. This will be much cheaper than paying expensive train fares, and you will be able to carry much more with you.

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