Can I use my English bus pass in Edinburgh?

Unfortunately, you can't use it for travel in Scotland or Wales.

Are English bus passes valid in Edinburgh?

No. English bus passes are not accepted in Scotland and vice versa. Only passes issued by City of Edinburgh Council work on the trams as they're funded by the council.

Can I use my bus pass on any bus in Scotland?

Where you can use your bus pass. Your National Entitlement Card is your bus pass. It gives you the same rights as a full-fare paying passenger. You can use it to travel in Scotland on almost all local and long-distance bus services.

Does English Freedom Pass work in Scotland?

No, Freedom Passes are only valid for bus journeys in England (some cross-border services are included but not services which operate wholly within Scotland). 3. Re: Can I use my London Freedom pass ? Concessionary passes issued by English authorities cannot be used in Scotland.

Can I use my bus pass all over 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.

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Can I use my English senior citizen bus pass in Scotland?

Unfortunately, you can't use it for travel in Scotland or Wales.

Can I use bus pass on trains Scotland?

The card gives holders free bus travel in Scotland and, through the Strathclyde Concessionary Travel Scheme, reduced fares on trains and Subway in the Strathclyde area. If you live on an island or peninsula within Strathclyde you can also receive reduced ferry fares with a Strathclyde Concessionary Travel Ferry Card.

Does Freedom Pass work outside London?

No. In London, the Freedom Pass is an Oyster smartcard that uses a different technology to the one elsewhere in England, so you will need to show your pass. The government is working on a national standard.

Can I use my bus pass on Scottish Citylink?

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With your pass you can travel on all our Scottish routes, including the fast and frequent Air service between Glasgow and Edinburgh Airport.

What area does Freedom Pass cover?

Freedom Pass is valid at any time between Liverpool Street and Enfield Town and also Liverpool Street and Theobalds Grove on London Overground. On National Rail services for these routes, Freedom Pass is valid from 09.30 Monday to Friday and at any time on weekends and public holidays.

Are Edinburgh trams free for pensioners?

Do you offer discounts for seniors? If you have a Scottish National Entitlement Card (also known as a Saltire card) issued by the City of Edinburgh Council, you are entitled to free travel on the tram. The same applies to cards from any local authority indicating visual impairment.

Does my Scottish bus pass work in England?

Card holders can travel at any time of day for any number of journeys on registered local buses and long distance scheduled coach services throughout Scotland. NECs are not valid for travel on bus services in England or any other part of the UK except limited cross border travel to Berwick-upon-Tweed and Carlisle.

Do over 60 get free train travel in Scotland?

Some local councils offer over-60 and disabled people free or discounted train travel. Visit the National Rail Enquiries website to check if this is available in your area. Only holders of National Entitlement Cards can get concessionary train travel. Visit Transport Scotland to find out how to apply.

What is a Saltire Card for?

saltirecard is a brand that indicates a card could be used for commercial smart travel Scotland-wide in the future. As well as being available as a NEC, the saltirecard brand is also appearing on transport operators' commercial smart cards as well as on student and staff cards issued by some college and universities.

What does a National Entitlement Card entitle you to?

The NEC can be used to access free, discounted and concessionary travel on public transport in your local area and across Scotland. The smartcard can also be used for access to community car clubs such as Co-wheels, and storing travel tickets and passes from a number of operators.

How do I use my NEC card on the bus Edinburgh?

Use your National Entitlement Card to get a ticket in advance or on the bus. You need to collect advance tickets in person. When you get on the bus place your card on the electronic machine with your photo facing up. If there's not an electronic ticket machine show your card to the driver.

What does l mean on bus pass?

The green "L" symbol is there to indicate that you may be entitled to other concessions in your local area.

Can I use my Saltire Card on trains in Scotland?

In October, the Scottish Government announced plans for the Saltire Card – a smartcard that can be used across public transport networks in Scotland.

Are Megabus and Citylink the same?

Yes they are in effect the same company. Citylink Gold serves refreshments and a snack. Megabus will be cheaper.

Are Freedom Passes being phased out?

We have now sent out all renewal passes to those we believe are still eligible for the Older Person's Freedom Pass who held a 31 March 2022 expiry pass. We automatically renewed passes for Older Persons pass holders, who from our residency checks, were still living at the same address as shown on our records.

Can I travel to Gatwick airport with my Freedom Pass?

On some routes, different times apply. Passes are not valid on Gatwick Express, Heathrow Express or any long distance inter-city train that does not stop at intermediate stations within the freedom pass area. For travel beyond the freedom pass area you must purchase a separate extension ticket before you travel.

What is the difference between 60+ and Freedom Pass?

Is the Freedom Pass different to 60+ Oyster Card? The Freedom Pass is specifically designed to serve pensioners, whereas the 60+ Oyster card is for those over 60. The Freedom Pass criteria is based off of the Women's state pension age, which means that those over 66 are eligible for a Freedom Pass.

Do pensioners get free bus travel in Scotland?

Overview. If you are over 60 or have a disability, you could be eligible for free bus travel to get around Scotland and your local area. You can access this via the National Entitlement Card, your pass to free bus travel in Scotland.

Do pensioners get free rail travel?

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.

Does National Entitlement Card work on trains?

Your National Entitlement Card (NEC) can now be used to store tickets for travel across multiple modes of transport and multiple transport operators. This means you can now travel on rail and subway using your NEC smartcard rather than needing a separate smartcard or ticket for each operator.