English National Concessionary Travel Scheme (ENCTS) passes (or bus passes as they are often referred to) are
not valid on all trains
. There are some exceptions to this where these passes can be used in local areas, subject to local authority policy.
Can I use my bus pass on the train to London?
Key points about London’s buses
The transport passes that nearly everyone uses, Oyster and Travelcard,
allow you to travel seamlessly across all modes of transport, bus, Underground, train and DLR using the same ticket/pass
. You are unable to use cash on London’s buses to buy tickets on the bus.
Can I use my concessionary bus pass anywhere in the UK?
Free older person’s bus pass means
you can travel free on local buses in England
. The Senior Railcard is an annual savings card. You buy it for a one-off cost each year and it will allow you to make big savings on most rail fares in the UK.
Can I use Saltire Card on trains?
Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon launched the project, which will
allow passengers to pre-load money to use on trains, buses, ferries, subways and trams
to deliver cash-free travel and boost tourism.
Can I use my bus pass on the train in Birmingham?
Your pass also entitles you to other travel concessions on bus, train and tram (West Midlands Metro) services across the West Midlands Network area from 9.30am Monday to Friday, and anytime during the weekend or bank holidays.
Can I use my bus pass on the train in Yorkshire?
Your pass is valid for free travel at all times on local bus services, trams and trains* within South Yorkshire and also for travel on Northern train services* between South and West Yorkshire. Please note that your pass is not valid for train journeys wholly within West Yorkshire.
Can I use my concessionary bus pass on trains 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 bus pass on trains in Scotland?
There are two main options for travel across Scotland:
PLUSBUS, a bus pass to go along with your train ticket
; and RailBus, which gives you a single ticket to a specific destination.
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
.
Can I use my concessionary bus pass in London?
You can use an English National Concessionary Pass on London buses from 09:00, Monday to Friday
. You can use the pass anytime on weekends and bank holidays. All wheelchair and mobility scooter users travel free on buses and trams.
Can I use my bus pass in Wales?
You can use your Welsh Concessionary Bus Pass on all local bus services in Wales
. You cannot use your Welsh pass for travel in England and you cannot use your English pass for travel in Wales.
Can I use my concessionary bus pass on London underground?
English National Concessionary Passes issued by English councils outside London
can’t be used on Tube, tram, DLR, London Overground or National Rail services
.
Can I use my over 60 bus pass on trains in Scotland?
With a Senior Railcard, anyone aged 60 or over can save a third on standard and first class train fares throughout Great Britain
. You can buy a Senior Railcard online or at mainline train stations.
Can I use my NEC on ScotRail?
Your National Entitlement Card (NEC) can now be used to store tickets for travel across multiple modes of transport and multiple transport operators. This means
you can now travel on rail and subway using your NEC smartcard rather than needing a separate smartcard or ticket for each operator
.
Can I use my NEC card on Edinburgh trams?
The NEC card entitles you to free bus travel across Scotland, and also
on trams if your card was issued by the City of Edinburgh Council
.
Can I use my bus pass on Birmingham trams?
Yes you can
but remember to scan on before you get on the tram there’s a machine at every tram stop if you don’t you could be fined.
What time can I use my bus pass in Birmingham?
When can I use my free travel pass? Your pass entitles you to travel
between 9:30am and the last service of the day Monday to Friday and all day at weekends and on public holidays
.
What is a day saver train ticket?
DaySave train ticket – For unlimited Off-Peak travel. Our Rover train ticket is the perfect way to save money if you’re planning on doing lots of travelling outside of rush hour times. A DaySave ticket
gives you unlimited Off-Peak travel on all Southern Railway services
and is available online.
Can I use my bus pass on the train in Leeds?
The ENCS Pass is valid on all bus and train services in West Yorkshire displaying the Metro symbol
. Passengers using the ENCS Pass are carried subject to PCV regulations, local bylaws and the conditions of carriage of the operator.
Does my Metrocard work on trains?
The Metrocard can be used on all MTA buses and subways in the five boroughs, except for express and private buses
. You will also be able to transfer between modes of MTA subway and bus transportation for free with the card. You can use ‘by the ride’ Metrocards on the PATH trains that run between NYC and New Jersey.
Can I use my bus pass in Leeds?
If you are of state pensionable age and over or registered disabled and hold a valid English National Concessionary Permit you’re entitled to free travel on our buses after 9:30am Monday to Friday and all day weekends and Bank Holidays. Before 9:30am Monday-Friday the full adult fare is payable.
Do Over 60s get free rail travel?
A quick check to make sure you’re eligible
You’re eligible for a Senior Railcard if you are 60 years old or over
. You can buy one up to two weeks before your 60th birthday if you buy online, but it’ll only be valid from your birthday onwards. If you buy from a station you cannot buy in advance of your 60th birthday.
What does C+ mean on a bus pass?
A bus pass displaying the “C+” logo means that
the holder may be accompanied by someone to support them on their journey
. The ‘companion’ does not have to pay a bus fare if they accompanying the companion pass holder.
Can I use my Senior Railcard in Scotland?
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.
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 English bus pass in Scotland?
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.
What does a Saltire Card entitle you to?
free standard class rail travel across Scotland
. free standard class rail travel on journeys to and from Berwick-upon-Tweed and Carlisle. free Edinburgh tram travel. concessions on ferry journeys throughout Scotland.
