Table of Contents
- 1 Can I use my bus pass anywhere in the UK?
- 2 Can I use my bus pass on trains in England?
- 3 Can I use my local bus pass in London?
- 4 Can I use my bus pass on Manchester trams?
- 5 Can I use my bus pass on the trams in Birmingham?
- 6 Can I use my freedom pass before 9.30 am in London?
- 7 What does C+ mean on a bus pass?
- 8 Can I use my bus pass on National Express?
Can I use my bus pass anywhere in the UK?
Your bus pass is valid for use on all registered Bus services within England, so if you are visiting other places you should be able to use your pass. It is not valid in Wales* or Scotland.
Can I use my bus pass on trains in England?
English National Concessionary Travel Scheme (ENCTS) passes (or bus passes as they are often referred to) are not valid on all trains.
When can I use my bus pass in England?
In England you can get a bus pass for free travel when you reach the State Pension age. If you live in London, you can travel free on buses, tubes and other transport when you’re 60, but only within London. In Wales you can get a bus pass when you reach 60.
Can I use my local bus pass in London?
Free older person’s bus pass means you can travel free on local buses in England. London Freedom Pass gives you free or discounted travel for London residents across London transport networks, including trams, national rail, the underground, river services, and buses.
Can I use my bus pass on Manchester trams?
Under the rules of the national bus concessionary travel scheme set out in the Transport Act 2000, your pass entitles you to free off-peak travel on local bus services in England. You can then travel on Metrolink trams and trains after 9.30am on Monday to Friday, and all day on weekends and public holidays.
Are senior bus passes valid in London?
Seniors concessions If you are 60+ and live in London the Seniors Oyster ID Card that makes free bus travel available. You can apply online or get a form from your local Post Office. Anybody with an English National Concessionary bus pass can use that on London’s red buses too and travel free of charge.
Can I use my bus pass on the trams in Birmingham?
Your pass also entitles you to other travel concessions on bus, train and tram (West Midlands Metro) services across the West Midlands Network area from 9.30am Monday to Friday, and anytime during the weekend or bank holidays.
Can I use my freedom pass before 9.30 am in London?
You can travel free on TfL services with your Older Person’s Freedom Pass from 09:00 weekdays and anytime at weekends and on bank holidays. If you have a Disabled Person’s Freedom Pass, you can still travel at any time on our services.
Can I use my bus pass before 9.30 am in London?
Buses, trams and trains You can travel free on TfL services with your Older Person’s Freedom Pass from 09:00 weekdays and anytime at weekends and on bank holidays. If you have a Disabled Person’s Freedom Pass, you can still travel at any time on our services.
What does C+ mean on a bus pass?
A bus pass displaying the “C+” logo means that the holder may be accompanied by someone to support them on their journey. The ‘companion’ does not have to pay a bus fare if they accompanying the companion pass holder.
Can I use my bus pass on National Express?
The pass will be valid on your date of departure and is redeemable by displaying your National Express coach ticket (which will have the bus pass listed) to the driver when you board any local National Express bus.
Do Over 60s get free travel in London?
The 60+ Oystercard allows Londoners to travel for free on TfL services from 09:00 weekdays, as well as anytime on weekends and bank holidays. It also allows holders of the pass to travel for free outside of weekday morning peak hours (6:30 – 9:30am) on National Rail services within London.