Can I Travel To Southend On My Freedom Pass?

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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

. If you have a Disabled Person’s Freedom Pass, you can still travel at any time on our services.

Are there any restrictions on Freedom Passes?


In June 2020, TfL announced it would no longer allow passengers to use 60+ Oyster Cards or Older Person’s Freedom Passes during morning peak hours

to “help conserve space on public transport” and aid social distancing for key workers.

How far out of London can I use my Freedom Pass?

Freedom Pass is valid at any time

between Liverpool Street and Chingford on London Overground

. On NR services between Liverpool Street and Clapton, Freedom Pass is valid from 09.30 Monday to Friday and at any time on weekends and public holidays.

Is Freedom Pass valid on South West Trains?

Transport for London Freedom Pass


This pass is valid for free travel on South Western Railway services within London area Zones only, after 09:30 Monday to Friday, at weekends and on public holidays

. Visit the TfL website for details of the Freedom Pass scheme on National Rail services.

Can you use Freedom Pass on underground?


Travel free on bus, tram, Tube, DLR, London Overground and TfL Rail

. 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. If you have a Disabled Person’s Freedom Pass, you can still travel at any time on our services.

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

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Can I use my Freedom Pass on the Elizabeth line?

You asked: “Can the freedom pass be used on the Elizabeth line if so what stations are valid?”

Freedom Passes will be accepted on the above services at all the stations served

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Is Freedom Pass valid to Gatwick Airport?

On some routes, different times apply.

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.

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

The pass allows free travel on buses, Tube, tram, DLR, London Overground and most National Rail services in London. Pass holders also get a discounted fare on River services and the Emirates Air Line.

60+ Oyster pass holders are not entitled to free travel on services outside of London

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Can I use my Freedom Pass during lockdown?

This means that all passengers with an Older Person’s Freedom Pass, 60+ Oyster photocard or English National Concessionary Scheme pass will not be able to use those passes during morning peak hours (0430 to 0900) Monday to Friday in order to help support social distancing on the public transport network and help …

Is Freedom Pass going to be stopped?

Approximately 650 current Freedom Pass holders per borough, a total of 21,000 (1.6 per cent of the total across London) have not responded.

These Freedom Passes will be stopped from 3 February

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Can I travel to Reading on my Freedom Pass?


Children under 11 who are accompanied by an adult, as well as customers who are eligible for the Freedom Pass, will be able to travel for free to Reading on the TfL service

. Customers will be able to use contactless pay as you go between London Paddington and Reading from 2 January 2020.

When can I use my Freedom Pass on the train?

Your Freedom Pass allows you to travel in Standard Class on most local rail services in London, during the following times:

Monday to Friday from 9.30am and until 4.30am the following morning

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at any time on weekends and public holidays

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Can I use my bus pass on London Underground?


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

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Can I use my 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 get a Freedom Pass if I live outside London?


If you work or study in London but do not live in London you are not eligible for a Freedom Pass

. If you move out of London you are no longer eligible for a Freedom Pass. You may be eligible for a concessionary fares pass from your new local authority, which will still allow you to travel for free on London buses.

Can I use my Freedom Pass to get to Stansted Airport?

Can I use my freedom pass from Twickenham 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 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

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Can I use my Freedom Pass on Heathrow Express?


No, London Underground tickets including Travel Cards and Freedom Passes cannot be used on Heathrow Express services

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Does Freedom Pass cover Epsom?

Epsom to finally join Oyster Pay As You Go, travel cards and Freedom Pass

not included

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