I feel the UK travel legislation may require more visuals added at some point to make it less wordy!

 

Article could be split very wordy- if anyone could find any visuals or videos that would help lighten this article that would be awesome!

 

UK Travel and Transport- what you need to know!

 

New to the UK? 

 

Beds SU understand that travelling from your home country to another to start university can be challenging.  Unlike students who already have experience of living in the UK, you may face the additional challenge of having to navigate living in the UK as well as studying.   It also means educating yourself on UK Laws and Legislation that may be different to yours back home.

 

We have provided you with what we feel is important and useful information about UK Travel Laws and legislation. We wish you very safe travels whilst in the UK 

 

We recognise the language in some of this information may also feel a little overwhelming, please feel free to pop in and see us at Beds SU and introduce yourself and ask questions about anything you may read in these documents you Want to know more about; we will be happy to help. What would the best link to signpost here? Student voice? Advice? A forum?

 

What is the Highway code?

The Highway Code - Guidance - GOV.UK

The Highway Code, road safety and vehicle rules - GOV.UK

  • This Highway Code applies to England, Scotland and Wales. The Highway Code is essential read…The Highway Code


 The aim of The Highway Code is to promote safety on the road, whilst also supporting a healthy, sustainable and efficient transport system.

 

Within this document you can also find further information on, but not limited too;

 

We could just have a few of these links instead of all of them just to give an idea.  Maybe we could do a session on student travel during international induction week- make it fun and interaction- just an idea

Road and driving safety

 

 

 

Rules for different vehicles

Could include a top ten tips guide

Possible split article here maybe

What is public transport in the UK

 

Types of public transportation in the UK include

  • Trains: The UK has a large train network connecting cities and towns around the country.
  • Buses: Most UK towns and cities offer regular bus services.
  • Coaches: Long-distance coach services are available.
  • Flights: Air travel is an option for longer distances.
  • Cars and taxis: Taxis and private cars are commonly used.

 

Or split here and add our top 10 tips of public transport ‘unofficial rules’ etc- I know this was something anna maria was keen on having from her experience an overseas student, 

Student Support with travel costs 

Travel - Save the Student

Whilst researching information we felt captured the best general information and guidance around student travel, we came across this guide by ‘Save the Student’ it captures all the best information, advice, guidance and recommendations in a variety of travel environments with you, the student, in mind. 

This is an article we highly recommend you read so you can enjoy your time whilst at university as well as discovering your local surrounding areas!

What's in this guide?

  • The easiest, cheapest and best ways to travel to fit your individual circumstances 
  • Varying costs of travel and how to get the cheapest deal when travelling
  • Discounts and financial help and support you may be entitled to that will help with the cost of your travel
  • How to budget as a student for travel
  • Travel support available if you have a disability 
  • Your consumer rights when travelling 

 

If your ability to study is affected by a disability, learning difficulty or health problem (physical or mental), you could be entitled to extra support and funding on top of your Student Finance.

ways to get cheap train tickets - Save the Student

How to get refunds for train delays and cancellations - Save the Student

Cheap breakdown cover for students - Save the Student

19 ways to find cheap hotel deals - Save the Student

How to get cheap travel money - Save the Student

12 ways to get cheap train tickets - Save the Student

Student bus pass guide - Save the Student

12 best budget travel tips - Save the Student

9 essential tips for buying a used car - Save the Student

Cheap car insurance for students - Save the Student

Along with much more useful information at your finger tips…

 

Could potentially split again to another article below

 

Travel grants for students studying abroad or on placements (England)

Overview

You may get a grant to cover some of your travel expenses if you normally live in England and any of the following apply:

  • you’re studying abroad as part of your course
  • you’re on a study or work placement through the Erasmus, Turing or Taith schemes
  • you’re a medical or dental student studying abroad or attending a clinical placement in the UK

Travel grants for students studying abroad or on placements (England): Overview - GOV.UK

Again, split for last article.  May be articles need giggling around i.e. what you all think needs to go first and end on

 

University of Bedfordshire (UoB) 

Student information links and campus travel guides

Travel information links - beds.ac.uk | University of Bedfordshire

Luton is not included in below links but has some information in main page above unless for ease we just copy and paste the same link again a retitle it Luton campus?

 

Directions and travel to Bedford Including FREE Bedford Campus station shuttle bus)

Directions to Bedford campus | University of Bedfordshire

Directions and Travel to Aylesbury Campus

Directions to Aylesbury campus - beds.ac.uk | University of Bedfordshire

Directions and travel Putteridgebury

putteridgebury | University of Bedfordshire

Directions to Milton Keynes Campus

Directions to Milton Keynes campus - beds.ac.uk | University of Bedfordshire

Directions for International travellers to Luton and Bedford

Directions for International travellers to Luton and Bedford - beds.ac.uk | University of Bedfordshire

 

Do we need to add anything about parking? Or parking on campus etc? will leave that up to the drivers

We could add something about disabled parking at these venues if there is any and whether they can just park or need to book a space ahead of visiting