Can you get a Freedom Pass if you don't live in London?

If you work or study in London but do not live in London you are not eligible for a Freedom Pass. If you move out of London you are no longer eligible for a Freedom Pass.

What happens to my Freedom Pass if I move out of London?

People who have moved out of London are no longer entitled to have a Freedom Pass because it is paid for by the boroughs. Those who have moved to a different address in the capital need to confirm that they are still living in London.

Who is eligible for Freedom Pass?

What age do you get a Freedom Pass? If you were aged 60 or over on the 6th of April 2010 then you automatically qualify for a Freedom Pass. However, as the pension age has moved to 66, the eligibility age for a Freedom Pass has increased to be in line with that.

Can I use Freedom Pass on trains outside London?

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.

Is the Freedom Pass being taken away?

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.

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Can I use my Freedom Pass anywhere in the UK?

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.

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.

Is Freedom Pass valid to Gatwick?

Free Standard Class travel is available for all freedom pass holders on local rail services after 9.30am. 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.

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 to get to Stansted Airport?

No, Stansted Airport is outside London. You will need to buy a ticket from the Freedom Pass boundary. And Freedom Passes are not accepted at all on the National Express coach routes.

How many types of Freedom Pass are there?

Types of Freedom Pass

There are two types of pass: a disabled person' Freedom Pass and an older person's Freedom Pass.

Can I use my 60+ Oyster card outside London?

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60+ Oyster pass holders are not entitled to free travel on services outside of London.

What is a London Freedom Pass?

Using your Freedom Pass outside London

The rose symbol on your Freedom Pass means you can travel free on local buses all over England. Use your Freedom Pass between 9:30 and 23:00 on weekdays and anytime on weekends and public holidays.

Are there any restrictions on freedom passes?

The temporary changes to the Older Person's Freedom Pass and 60+ Oyster card pass during morning peak travel were introduced in June 2020 to help reduce the risk of crowding, and aid social distancing.

Can I use my Freedom Pass on c2c trains?

On the following Train Company services, Freedom Passes are valid any time at weekends and on public holidays. On Monday to Friday, free travel is only permitted at the following times: c2c: At any time on all services between London Fenchurch Street and Upminster and from 09:30 on services between Rainham and Barking.

Can I use my Freedom Pass in 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 Freedom Pass on the Isle of Wight?

English National Free passes, New Islander Cards and Student Rider passes will not be accepted for travel on these services.

Can I use my 60 plus Oyster card to Gatwick?

Yes, you can use your 60+ Oyster card in conjunction with a Gatwick to Z6B single ticket on Southern or Thameslink.

Can you use a Freedom Pass on the underground?

Up to four children aged under 11 may travel free with a Freedom Pass holder on all buses, trams, Tube, DLR and between stations on the orange routes on National Rail/London Overground services as per the Freedom Pass map.

Do you have to pay 10 every year on 60+ Oyster?

You need to provide proof of your London borough address and pay £10 (non-refundable) for each year you have your photocard.

How long are Freedom Passes valid?

By law, Freedom Passes must be renewed every five years. So if your pass expires on 31 March 2019 you'll need to renew it in order to keep using the scheme.

Can I use my Oyster card on the Elizabeth line?

Steve Chambers, Public Transport Campaigner, Campaign for Better Transport said: 'This is good news for Londoners, integrating the Elizabeth line with the familiar Oyster card and contactless bank card ticketing system.

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.

Can I use my over 60 Oyster card to Heathrow Airport?

However, the photocard will not be valid on Virgin Trains, Scotrail services, Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted Express services and Southeastern High Speed 1 services (Javelin), and, unlike the Freedom Pass, non-TfL bus services outside London.

Can I use my over 60 Oyster to Heathrow?

Free travel is not available: on any services outside of the area shown on the 60+ Oyster map. on Southeastern high speed services. on any train services operated by East Midlands Railway, LNER, Hull Trains, Grand Central, Heathrow Express, West Midlands Railway, ScotRail, Merseyrail, or Avanti West Coast.