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.

What is the difference between a 60+ Oyster card and a Freedom Pass?

Just like the Freedom Pass, it will also allow them free travel outside of morning peak hours on other national rail services in the capital. However, unlike the Freedom Pass, 60+ Oystercard holders will not be able to use their card to travel free of charge on local bus services in other parts of the country.

What Freedom Pass covers?

The Freedom Pass allows you to travel on local bus services across England during off-peak times - 9.30am to 11pm Monday to Friday and all day at other times. The red rose symbol on your pass denotes that you have this right - known as the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme (ENCTS).

Can I use my Freedom Pass anywhere in England?

jpg. 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.

How long is a disabled Freedom Pass valid for?

The expiry date on the Freedom Pass is the lifespan of the card itself. Disabled Person's passes are only valid for as long as the pass holder meets the eligibility criteria for the scheme. From time to time issuing boroughs may decide to review individuals' eligibility for the scheme.

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What is Freedom Pass D?

Freedom Pass is a concessionary travel scheme, which began in 1973, to provide free travel to residents of Greater London, England, who are aged 66 and over (the age of eligibility increased progressively from 60 in 2010 to 66 in 2020) or who have a disability.

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 Freedom Pass to go to Gatwick Airport?

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.

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 if I move out of London?

People who have moved out of London are no longer eligible for a Freedom Pass because it is paid for by all the London boroughs which have invested more than £3 billion into the scheme over the past 20 years.

Can I use my Freedom Pass before 9.30 am?

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 Freedom Pass on the tube?

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.

Can I use my over 60 pass before 9am?

Holders of both 60+ Oyster Cards and Freedom Passes are still eligible for unlimited free travel after 9am on weekdays and at any time on weekends and bank holidays.

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.

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 use my 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 Freedom Pass before 9am on the underground?

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. London Councils fund all the journeys that are made at those times.

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.

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 Freedom Pass on Great Northern trains?

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 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 Freedom Pass from Paddington to Reading?

Holders of Freedom Passes will be eligible to travel for free on TfL Rail services between London Paddington and Reading. All TfL Rail fares will be in line with GWR fares with contactless pay as you go accepted on both operators' services from 2 January 2020.

Can I use Freedom Pass to Watford Junction?

Travel between Harrow and Wealdstone and Watford Junction is Free at any time on London Overground and TfL Rail only and not valid on other train companies.

When can I use my Freedom Pass on buses?

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.

Can I use my Freedom Pass to Amersham?

If you are a Freedom Pass holder then you may travel for free at any time between London Marylebone and Amersham in either direction (including to / from intermediate stations) on our services.