Students Go Free when you drive them by sea!

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Are your kids heading off to uni? Here's a no-brainer deal to make saying goodbye a bit easier. Book a motorist fare by 30 September and any student passengers will travel for FREE!

 

No luggage limits mean you can pack the car with everything they need to settle in, from study books to saucepans and duvets to dumbbells. Plus, as the travel period for this offer stretches all the way into January, you can use the deal to bring them — and a car full of laundry — home for the holidays!

 

What’s the deal?

 

  • Students go free on Economy & Flexi motorist fares to Britain and Ireland when accompanied by one other adult in the vehicle.
  • Use offer code: UNI

 

Routes Available:

 

  • Cairnryan - Belfast
  • Liverpool - Belfast
  • Holyhead - Dublin
  • Fishguard - Rosslare

 

  • Travel Period: 14 August 2025 to 31 January 2026
  • Booking Deadline: 30 September 2025

* Terms & conditions apply.

 

Keep it FLEXI

 

If the travel plans change, there’s no need to sweat it when you choose FLEXI.* You can easily switch your booking with no amendment fee, just pay the difference in fares. Terms & conditions apply.

 

How do I book?

 

The code for this special offer is ‘UNI’. Please make sure it is entered in the ‘Offer Code’ section at the first stage of the booking process. If it isn’t entered, you will be presented with the standard fares and not the special offer.

 

So many options for students!

 

For you foot passengers making your own way, fear not! With our handy city-to-city services, we’ve got you covered with these fab travel options:

 

Rail & Sail

 

  • Via Cairnryan from £39
  • Via Holyhead or Fishguard from £45.70

 

Coach & Sail

 

  • Via Cairnryan from £37

 

Travel by Foot

 

  • From £36 single

 

What can I look forward to on board?

 

Enjoying the journey is about exploring our ferries your way. Sample our tasty food & drink options, take in the sea views and breathe in that feeling of adventure with a wander around the deck. Kick back and relax in a comfortable seat or cabin and arrive feeling refreshed and ready for whatever’s next. 

Are your kids heading off to uni? Here's a no-brainer deal to make saying goodbye a bit easier. Book a motorist fare by 30 September and any student passengers will travel for FREE!

 

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Terms & Conditions

  • Pay no fees or dues for students travelling as car passengers with an adult/senior citizen.
  • Applies to new Economy & Flexi bookings on Belfast – Cairnryan, Belfast – Liverpool, Dublin – Holyhead and Rosslare – Fishguard.
  • Final Booking Date: 30 September 2025
  • Valid Travel Dates: 14 August 2025 to 31 January 2026
  • Valid student card(s) or acceptance letter from university must be shown prior to boarding.
  • Must be booked at least 24 hours in advance of travel.
  • Excludes freight, bicycles, motorcycles, and foot passengers; includes vans and motorhomes.
  • Stena MORE points can be earned/redeemed on this offer.
  • Not available in conjunction with Tesco Clubcard vouchers and the current 25% daytrip offer.
  • All sailings are subject to availability, and we reserve the right to withdraw or amend the offer at any time.
  • Applies to new bookings only
  • Non-web bookings are subject to a £10 telephone service fee
  • Stena Plus, Cabins, Pet Lounge, and Hygge Recline Lounge will be charged at standard prices if selected

Stena Line Terms of Business apply to all bookings. For more information read our Terms & Conditions.

Customer Service

Do you have questions or need help with your booking? Contact our customer support or find the answers to the most common questions in our FAQ.