Can I get free travel in London at 60?


Can I get free travel in London at 60? If you live in London, you can travel free on buses, tubes and other transport when you're 60, but only within London. In Wales you can get a bus pass when you reach 60. Enter your postcode to: apply for a bus pass from your local council.


What time is the Freedom Pass for over 60?

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.


Can I use my 60+ Oyster card to Gatwick Airport?

You can use it on Southern and South Western trains to and from anywhere in London. It is not valid beyond Gatwick, and there are no readers at the stations for you to touch on or off with.


Can I use 60+ Oyster card before 9am?

The 60+ Oystercard allows Londoners to travel for free on TfL services from 09:00 weekdays, as well as anytime on weekends and bank holidays.


What documents do I need for 60+ Oyster card?

You need to provide:
  • Active email address.
  • Details from your valid, machine-readable passport or your valid UK driving licence (full or provisional)
  • A colour image of your valid, machine-readable passport. ...
  • Digital photo of you which must be a .jpg, .bmp or .gif file and be less than 6MB.


What is going to happen to the 60+ Oyster card and Freedom Pass?

Having carefully considered an equality impact assessment, and stakeholder feedback, I confirmed on Wednesday 18 January 2023 that the temporary travel time restrictions on 60+ Oyster and Older Person's Freedom Passes would become permanent.


Can I use my free bus pass anywhere in the UK?

Where can I use my bus pass? 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.


What are the benefits of being 60 in London?

If you're 60 or over
  • If you're over State Pension age. Pension Credit. If you're over State Pension age and on a low income you can apply for Pension Credit for help with your living costs. ...
  • Support with travel costs. Older person's bus pass. ...
  • Other help you can get. Get help with NHS prescriptions and health costs.


Do you get free tube travel at 60?

The 60+ Oystercard provides free travel on Transport for London (TfL) services for all Londoners when they reach 60 years old.


What discounts can I get at 60 in the UK?

The good news is that some great over 60s discounts are available to help people save money on travel.
  • National Rail Senior Railcard. ...
  • National Express Senior Coachcard. ...
  • Free London Travel. ...
  • Bus Pass. ...
  • Passport Fees. ...
  • Discounted hotels.


Why do Londoners get bus pass at 60?

The 60+ Oystercard provides free travel on Transport for London (TfL) services for all Londoners when they reach 60 years old. The scheme is run by Transport for London and it bridges the gap for older Londoners since the age of eligibility for the London Council's Freedom Pass was raised by the Government.


Can I get a free Oyster card at 60?

60+ London Oyster photocard This allows you to travel for free on most public transport in London. You can apply from two weeks before your 60th birthday.