Can I use my English over 60 bus pass in Scotland?
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.
Do pensioners get free train travel in Scotland?
Elderly and disabled residents in the Strathclyde region can save money on public transport with the National Entitlement Card (NEC). 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.
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 bus pass anywhere in UK?
Where you can use your pass. You can travel for free anywhere in England, including London on local bus services. Free travel is not available on tourist buses or coach services like megabus.com and National Express.
Can I use my bus pass in Wales and Scotland?
Can I use my concessionary travel pass, issued in England, in Scotland or Wales? As a general rule the answer is ‘no’. However some local authorities in border areas have local arrangements that do offer an additional cross-border concession.
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.
What do over 60s get free in UK?
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 senior citizens get discount on trains in Scotland?
Scotland – Discounted Senior Rail Travel Senior adults in Scotland are eligible for FREE bus travel and reduced rail fares throughout Scotland.
Are there any other concessionary travel schemes in Scotland?
In addition to the Scottish Government’s concessionary travel schemes which are detailed on the website, some local authorities offer other non-bus concessions which are also delivered on the National Entitlement Card (NEC). These non-bus concessions are available to cardholders who live in that area and available on a local basis:
Where can I get a free bus pass in Scotland?
You can access this via the National Entitlement Card, your pass to free bus travel in Scotland. To apply for a National Entitlement Card, you should contact your local authority or Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) for details of the application process in your area.
Where to apply for SPT concessionary travel card?
Temporarily, an alternative application form has been approved to be used. This can then be emailed to [email protected] or posted to Concessionary Travel Card Unit, Buchanan Bus Station, 10 Killermont Street, Glasgow, G2 3NW (nb: the card issue process has a 4 week turnaround).
Can a 60 year old travel on a bus in Scotland?
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.