Who is eligible for Freedom Pass?

You can apply for a disabled person's Freedom Pass if any of the following apply to you: You are blind or partially sighted. You are profoundly or severely deaf. You are without speech.

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.

What are the new rules for the Freedom Pass?

From Monday 15 June 2020, changes to the ticketing system mean Older Person's Freedom Pass and 60+ cards are automatically set not to be valid during the morning peak period (0430 to 0900) Monday to Friday.

Is Freedom Pass only for London residents?

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.

Do pensioners get free tube travel?

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.

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What is free when your 60?

In the UK, everyone over the age of 60 gets free prescriptions and NHS eye tests. You can also get free NHS dental treatment if you're over 60 and claiming pension guarantee credits or other benefits if you're under state pension age.

Do Over 60s get free train travel?

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 after 9:30am on National Rail services within London on weekdays and anytime on weekends and bank holidays.

Can I use my Freedom Pass to travel 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 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.

Do Over 60s get free travel in London?

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.

At what age can I apply for a 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.

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 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.

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.

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 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.

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 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 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.

Where is Freedom Pass valid?

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.

What do you get free at 60 UK?

Everyone aged over 60 gets free prescriptions. If you're under 60 you can save money on prescriptions by buying prescription prepayment certificates from the NHS for 3 months or 12 months. This covers all your prescriptions for that period, regardless of how many you need.

What are the advantages of being 60 years old?

Do Over 60s get free bus travel in England?

Anyone who is 60 or over can receive a free bus pass and travel on buses and tubes within London at no cost. In Wales, people can also get a free bus pass when they reach 60. People who qualify for free travel in England can also get 30 percent off their rail tickets should they wish to travel by train.