Can I use my Scottish bus pass to go to Carlisle?
Can I use my Scottish bus pass to go to Carlisle? Carlisle and Berwick-upon-Tweed travel Your NEC is valid on services to and from Carlisle and on services to and from Berwick-upon-Tweed from anywhere in Scotland.
How far can I use my bus pass in Scotland?
Where can I travel? Almost everywhere in Scotland and as far as Carlisle and Berwick-upon-Tweed. Your National Entitlement Card gives you free travel throughout Scotland on nearly all local registered and long-distance scheduled bus services.
Can I use my senior bus pass anywhere in Scotland?
National Entitlement Card (bus pass) If you're over 60, or have a disability, you can travel for free on: nearly all local bus services. nearly all longer journeys between Scottish cities - you can check timetables, including Citylink and Megabus, for times and routes of services between cities.
Can you use your Scottish bus pass on Edinburgh Trams?
Trams. You can travel for free on Edinburgh trams if the City of Edinburgh Council issued your bus pass. You cannot use bus passes issued by other councils on tram services, unless you are blind or visually impaired.
Are Edinburgh Trams free for seniors?
If you are over 60 you could be eligible for free tram travel to get around Edinburgh, accessed via the National Entitlement Card. For more information please visit the Transport Scotland website or the Edinburgh Trams website.
Can I travel anywhere in the UK with my bus pass?
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.
Does Scottish bus pass work on Trams?
Trams. You can travel for free on Edinburgh trams if the City of Edinburgh Council issued your bus pass. You cannot use bus passes issued by other councils on tram services, unless you are blind or visually impaired. Get further information on travelling by tram in Edinburgh on the Transport for Edinburgh website.
Can I use my bus pass on the Edinburgh Airport bus?
Tickets can be bought on board the bus. Contactless, Lothian Buses Ridacards and Scottish National Concession passes can be used on Airlink. City singles and Day tickets are not valid on Airlink.
Can I use my bus pass on the ferry Scotland?
You need to bring your National Entitlement Card (which you might also know as your Young Scot Card, saltirecard or bus pass) with you when you travel. Ferry staff will check you have a valid card and voucher when you travel and will check the date of birth on your card.
What does the L mean on my saltire card?
The green 'L' symbol is there to indicate that you may be entitled to other concessions in your local area. If you are between the ages of 11-25 you can also apply to have the Young Scot branding on your disabled National Entitlement Card.
Can I use my concessionary bus pass on trains 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.
Can I use my free bus pass on Edinburgh Trams?
Trams. You can travel for free on Edinburgh trams if the City of Edinburgh Council issued your bus pass. You cannot use bus passes issued by other councils on tram services, unless you are blind or visually impaired.
Do pensioners get free rail travel in UK?
You can get an older person's bus pass when you reach State Pension age, which is currently 66 for both women and men. If you're 60 or over and live in London, then you can get free travel on buses, trains and other modes of transport in and around London with a 60+ London Oyster photocard.