Can I use my free bus pass anywhere in the UK?

Where can I use my bus pass? 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. *A.

Can you use a bus pass on a train UK?

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?

If you live in England or Wales

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 travel in London with my bus pass?

Key points about London's buses

The transport passes that nearly everyone uses, Oyster and Travelcard, allow you to travel seamlessly across all modes of transport, bus, Underground, train and DLR using the same ticket/pass. You are unable to use cash on London's buses to buy tickets on the bus.

Can I use my concessionary bus pass on London Underground?

English National Concessionary Passes issued by English councils outside London can't be used on Tube, tram, DLR, London Overground or National Rail services.

Can I use my concessionary bus pass anywhere in England?

Can I use Freedom Pass 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.

Can I use my senior citizen bus pass anywhere in England?

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 Freedom Pass to travel to Brighton?

Although you can go around in Brighton tapping on and off with your Freedom Pass, unfortunately, you cannot use it to travel from London to Brighton neither by train nor by a coach of the National Express.

Can I use my OAP bus pass on the London Underground?

Buses, trams and trains

Travel free on bus, tram, Tube, DLR, London Overground and Elizabeth line. 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.

Can I use my bus pass on trains in West Yorkshire?

The ENCS Pass is valid on all bus and train services in West Yorkshire displaying the Metro symbol. Passengers using the ENCS Pass are carried subject to PCV regulations, local bylaws and the conditions of carriage of the operator.

Can I use my England bus pass in Scotland?

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. Other Scottish passes aren't accepted on the trams.

Are they stopping free bus passes?

Anyone who currently has a free bus pass will not lose it - the change is for incoming seniors when the state pension age changes. The state pension age is currently 66, but the Government plans to raise it to 67 in 2028.

Can I use my bus pass on trains in South Yorkshire?

Your pass is valid for free travel at all times on local bus services, trams and trains* within South Yorkshire and also for travel on Northern train services* between South and West Yorkshire.

Can you use a bus pass on Blackpool trams?

As with the buses in Blackpool you can use your free (silver top) bus pass on the trams. Getting on and off the new trams are fine for disabled people as the tram stops boarding area are level with the entrance on and off the tram.

Can I use my bus pass on trains in West Midlands?

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 on the Elizabeth line?

Freedom Passes will be valid to use on all of the Elizabeth line including stops outside of London. Freedom Pass holders should note that Bond Street on the Elizabeth line is not currently in use.

Can I use my bus pass before 9.30 am in London?

The agreement that TfL has with London Councils is that the Older Persons Freedom Pass is valid 9am to 4.30am Monday to Friday and all day on weekends and Bank Holidays. A Disabled Freedom Pass is valid all day every day.

Can I use my bus pass in Scotland?

Unfortunately, you can't use it for travel in Scotland or Wales. In Scotland, the concessionary bus pass is called the National Entitlement Card.

Can I use my Freedom Pass on Southern Rail?

Can I use my freedom pass on your network? Freedom pass holders can travel free on National Rail routes within the valid zones after 09:30 on weekdays or at any time on weekends and public holidays.

Can I use my Freedom Pass to travel to Gatwick?

National Rail

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 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.

Can I use my Freedom Pass 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 on the train in Scotland?

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.

Can we use a bus pass in Wales from England?

You cannot use your Welsh pass for travel in England and you cannot use your English pass for travel in Wales. Please be aware that your concessionary pass cannot be used on coach services such as National Express or Megabus.

Can I use my bus pass on Bristol Airport Flyer?

You can't use your bus pass on:

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