National Express serves all major UK towns, cities and universities, as well as many of the main airports, direct to the terminal door
(Picture: John Stillwell/PA Archive)Christmas has come early for students travelling this festive season — with Amazon and National Express teaming up to announce 75 per cent off 5,000 coach fares.
In a Black Friday first, the Prime Student travel offer may cost students as little as £2 to return to their family home.
New Amazon research reveals that 21 per cent of students are struggling to afford to travel home this Christmas. The study found that 75 per cent of students had to cut back on wholesome trips home in the past 12 months.
More than half of students reported experiencing financial stress this holiday season to put a dampener on their festive celebrations.
However, some welcome help is now at hand.
English football legends Harry Redknapp and Jermain Defoe have joined forces with Amazon to promote the Black Friday deal.
Redknapp said: “Chuffed to see Amazon and National Express team up to deliver thousands of students home this Christmas season for as little as two quid.
“Best bit of business since I signed Jermain. All three times.”
So when do the discounted tickets go on sale and how can you get them? Here’s everything you need to know.
When do discounted tickets go on sale?
They are available to purchase from midnight on Friday, November 25 until Friday, December 9.
The offer is eligible for only one-way tickets up to 1,000 destinations across the UK.
The discount will be applied to 5,000 coach tickets, but students will need to act fast as it is expected to sell out quickly.
National Express serves all major UK towns, cities and universities, as well as many of the main airports, direct to the terminal door.
How to get tickets
Amazon Prime Student members can purchase tickets on the National Express website using Amazon Pay.
It’s the biggest discount that Amazon and National Express have offered Prime Student members — increased from the 15 per cent off available all year round.
