Discounts

If you have booked to attend an undergraduate Open Day, you will be eligible for discounts on travel, accommodation and bus tours with certain companies.

National Express

Travel to our Open Days by coach with National Express and save 20% off return tickets to Edinburgh Bus Station.

Valid for journeys on dates from 24 to 28 September, and 22 to 26 October 2026.

Enter the code UOE30 in the checkout process.

Book discounted travel with National Express

Terms and conditions

  • Redeemable from any location to Edinburgh Bus Station, Elder Street
  • Valid for 1 person per booking
  • Tickets must be booked at least 3 days in advance of the travel date. The return journey (if applicable) must be booked at the time of the outward journey.
  • Offer cannot be used in conjunction with concessionary fares, discount Coachcards, Restricted fares, or in conjunction with any other promotional offer.
  • Offer cannot be used on third-party services. Read the full National Express terms and conditions.
  • All tickets are issued and all passengers are carried subject to National Express' General Conditions of Carriage.

NorthLink Ferries

Travel by ferry with NorthLink and save 30% off islander fares.

Valid for journeys on dates from 23 to 29 September and 21 to 27 October 2026.

To make or update a booking, contact the Reservations department by phone or email with the relevant code.

  • September code: F26.SPL1.UOES
  • October code: F26.SPL1.UOEO

Call 0800 111 4422

Email reservations@northlinkferries.co.uk

University accommodation

The University offers discounts at our University-managed accommodation for Open Day visitors.

Use the code 'OPEN' for a:

  • 10% discount at The Scott  
  • 15% discount at The Scholar, KM Hotel and KM Apartments  

Codes are subject to availability. 

University-managed accommodation

Edinburgh Bus Tours

Use the code 'HelloEdinburgh' for 15% off any city tour.  

Book discounted tickets with Edinburgh Bus Tours

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