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Free Bus Passes for Concessionary Travel

If you have reached state pension age or have a certain disability, you may be eligible for a concessionary bus pass from your local council, free of charge. This is a bus pass that allows concessionary travel on most Stagecoach buses for free in England, Scotland and Wales. 

Not everyone is eligible for a concessionary or disability bus pass, so we recommend you contact your local council for more information.

 

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When can I get a free bus pass?

The age at which you can get a free bus pass varies, depending on where you live. If you live in Scotland or Wales, you can get a concessionary bus pass when you turn 60. If you live in London, you can also enjoy free bus travel when you turn 60, but only on buses in London. If you live in England  you can find out if you qualify for your free concessionary travel via the postcode checker on HM Government official page.

There is no age requirement for a disability bus pass. However, you must have the supporting documents to prove your eligibility.

If you live in London, you can also enjoy free bus travel when you turn over 60 with a 60+ Oyster Card, but only on buses in London.

 

 

 

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I live in England

In England, the concessionary bus pass is called the older person's bus pass or the disabled person's pass.

Apply for your concessionary bus pass 

You can apply for a pass by contacting your local council, or you can apply online:

Apply online for an older person’s bus pass.

Apply online for a disabled person’s bus pass .

When you can use your concessionary bus pass

Normally, you can travel after 09:30 until 23:00 on weekdays and all day at weekends and bank holidays. Some local councils have different rules on when you can use your pass.

Where you can use your concessionary bus pass

You can travel for free anywhere in England, including London on local bus services.

It’s not valid for journeys within Scotland or Wales. 

Free travel is not available on tourist buses or coach services like megabus.com and National Express.

 

I live in Wales

In Wales, the concessionary bus pass is called a concessionary travel pass or cerdyn teithio rhatach.     

Apply for your concessionary travel pass

You can apply for a concessionary travel pass by contacting going to Transport for Wales and applying online or by emailing [email protected].

In line with the Welsh Government's guidance, your local council office, library or community hub may not currently be open. Please contact us on 0300 303 4240 or email [email protected] with your enquiry or if you require support. More information about the concessionary travel pass can be found on the Transport for Wales website

Please bear in mind, as of the 9th of April 2023, we no longer give paper tickets to concessionary customers.

When you can use your concessionary travel pass

Your Concessionary Travel Card is valid on all eligible bus services that operate in Wales, including those commencing/terminating at points adjacent to Wales, provided that the cross-boundary journey doesn’t involve a change of bus in England. You can also use selected rail services operating in Wales.

Further information is available in the full terms and conditions of the scheme.

Where you can use your concessionary travel pass

You can travel for free on all local bus services anywhere in Wales. You can also use it some journeys across the border into England including the TrawsCymru T14 and service 23. 

 

For more information go to Transport for Wales frequently asked questions.

 

Concessionary Travel for over 60s

 

I live in Scotland

The concessionary bus pass in Scotland is called the National Entitlement Card.

Apply for your National Entitlement Card

If you're 60 or over, you can get an application form from your local Post Office or from a Strathclyde Partnership of Transport (SPT) travel centre.

If you have a disability, you can get an application form from your local council.

When you can use your National Entitlement Card

Your pass can be used at any time, every day of the week. There are no peak-time restrictions, however concession passes are not valid on some specific night buses where a set fare is applicable.

Where you can use your National Entitlement Card

You can travel for free on all local bus and coach services anywhere in Scotland.

Your National Entitlement Card is valid on services to and from Carlisle and on services to and from Berwick-upon-Tweed from anywhere in Scotland. It's not valid for travel within these towns.

It's not valid for all other journeys in England, or Wales.

From the 20th February Concessionary ticket users will no longer receive a receipt for their journey. 

 

Concessionary Travel for over 60s


What are the benefits of a concessionary bus pass?

Free bus travel!

  • The English National Concessionary Travel Scheme provides free travel on local bus services anywhere in England, between 0930 and 2300 during weekdays and anytime during weekends and bank holidays.
  • The National Entitlement card scheme provides free travel on registered local and long-distance bus services throughout Scotland, at any time of day for any number of journeys, for those aged 60 and over, as well as for eligible disabled people who live in Scotland.
  • Your Concessionary Travel Card is valid on all eligible bus services that operate in Wales, including those commencing/terminating at points adjacent to Wales, provided that the cross-boundary journey doesn't involve a change of bus in England. You can also use selected rail services operating in Wales.

 

How do I use my concessionary bus pass?

Once you've received your concessionary bus pass, you can use it immediately. First, show your bus pass to the driver, then hold it against the reader on the ticket machine, just like you do with a bank card. Wait for the green light or listen for a beep - remove your pass, take your receipt (if in Scotland or Wales you will no longer receive a receipt), and choose your seat for your free ride!

If you need extra help you may also be eligible for a journey assistance card.

Can I take my grandchildren out with me using my concessionary bus pass?

Children under 5 travel for free on our services and must be with an adult. Children over the age of 5 will require a child ticket to travel on our services.

Check our ticket finder tool to find out prices in advance of travelling.

If you live in Scotland, there is free travel under 22s scheme available for young people and children aged 5-21 years old. 

If you live in Wales, there is a mytravelpass scheme available for young people aged 16-21 years old giving a 33% discount on travel

What do I do if I lose my concessionary bus pass?

If you lose your pass, you’ll need to contact the local council that issued it to you for a replacement. Unfortunately, we’re not able to give you free travel if you don’t have your concessionary or disability bus pass with you. 

How do I renew my concessionary bus pass?

If your English concessionary bus pass needs to be renewed, it's usually reissued by your local council automatically, if it has been used regularly and within the last 12 months. If it is not automatically renewed you will need to get in touch with your local council.

If your Welsh concessionary bus pass needs to be renewed you will need to contact Transport for Wales to apply for a renewal.

If your Scottish NEC needs to be renewed you will need to contact MyGov Scotland to apply for a renewal. 

What concessionary travel pass is available if you're not over 60?

A disability bus pass allows the card holder to travel for free of charge on most Stagecoach buses

What concessionary travel pass is available to you if you live in London?

If you're over 60 and live in London, then you can get free travel on buses, trains and other forms of transport in and around London with a 60+ London Oyster Photocard. A Freedom Pass provides Londoners over the age of 66 and those with eligible disabilities free public transport across the capital and on local buses across England. 

 

Questions around accessibility and our buses? See our full FAQs for accessible travel with Stagecoach.