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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.
Do English free bus passes work 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 you use your concessionary bus pass in Scotland?
You can use your NEC for free/discounted/concessionary travel on public transport in your local area and across Scotland.
Can I use my freedom pass in Scotland?
Can you use a Freedom Pass anywhere in the UK? If your Freedom Pass has a rose on it, you can use it on bus services across England. English bus passes (including the Freedom Pass) won’t work on buses in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland although you may be able to get concessionary fares.
Can I use my free bus pass on trains in Scotland?
The card gives holders free bus travel in Scotland and, through the Strathclyde Concessionary Travel Scheme, reduced fares on trains and Subway in the Strathclyde area. If you live on an island or peninsula within Strathclyde you can also receive reduced ferry fares with a Strathclyde Concessionary Travel Ferry Card.
Can I use my senior railcard in Scotland?
A: Railcards can be used for rail discounts in the area known as Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales). They cannot be used for rail travel in either in Northern Ireland nor the Republic of Ireland.
Is my Scottish bus pass valid in England?
The Scotland-wide Free Bus Travel Scheme for Older and Disabled People is funded and operated by Transport Scotland. NECs are not valid for travel on bus services in England or any other part of the UK except limited cross border travel to Berwick-upon-Tweed and Carlisle. Travel within these towns is not included.
Can I use my senior bus pass anywhere in the UK?
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 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.
Do Over 60s get free rail travel in Scotland?
Some local councils offer over-60 and disabled people free or discounted train travel. Visit the National Rail Enquiries website to check if this is available in your area. Only holders of National Entitlement Cards can get concessionary train travel. Visit Transport Scotland to find out how to apply.
Can I use my Surrey bus pass in Scotland?
Where else can I travel using the pass? Anywhere in England but not Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland. Conditions of use may vary from one authority to another. However the statutory times of use are 9.30am – 11pm Monday to Friday and at all times at weekends and public holidays.
Can I use my senior bus pass in London?
Free older person’s bus pass means you can travel free on local buses in England. The Senior Railcard is an annual savings card. London Freedom Pass gives you free or discounted travel for London residents across London transport networks, including trams, national rail, the underground, river services, and buses.
What is the difference between 60+ Oyster and Freedom Pass?
New 60+ London Oyster photocard will give free travel on all TfL services from 1 November. 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.
Do Over 60s get free rail travel?
The 60+ Oystercard provides free travel on Transport for London (TfL) services for all Londoners when they reach 60 years old. It also allows holders of the pass to travel for free outside of weekday morning peak hours (6:30 – 9:30am) on National Rail services within London.
Can I use my pensioner bus pass on trains?
Buses, trams and trains 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. On National Rail services in London, travel free after 9:30 weekdays, and any time on weekends and public holidays.
What does a Saltire Card entitle you to?
Objectives and benefits The 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.
Can I use my senior railcard before 10am?
When can I use my Railcard? Your Senior Railcard gets you 1/3 off Standard and First Class Anytime, Off-Peak and Advance fares. And because there’s no limit to the number of times you can use your Railcard, the potential for adventure is huge.
Can you use a senior railcard on the London Underground?
Senior Railcard holders can also register their Railcard discount onto an Oyster card to get 1/3 off Oyster pay as you go single fares and daily caps on National Rail, London Underground and Docklands Light Railway services.
How long do senior Railcards last?
Don’t worry though – you can do that once you’ve started the renewal process. It costs £30 to renew for one year and £70 to renew for three years, saving you £20 on the price of three separate Railcards. Find out more about the Senior Railcard.
Can I use my senior bus pass in Wales?
A. If you are aged 60 or over or have a disability, you are eligible for free travel in Wales through the Concessionary Bus Pass scheme.
What does C+ mean on a bus pass?
If you are disabled and need help to travel, you can apply for a companion pass. The pass has a C+ in the top right corner. allows someone to travel with you free of charge.
Can I use my smart pass in England?
Can you use your Irish free travel pass in England? The answer is no: England, Scotland, and Wales have their own free travel schemes separate from Ireland. Irish free travel passes only work between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
