Can I use my senior bus pass in Scotland?
Can I use my senior bus pass in Scotland? Where you can use your bus pass. 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.
What buses can I use my bus pass on in Scotland?
Your National Entitlement Card gives you free travel throughout Scotland on nearly all local registered and long-distance scheduled bus services. Only a few services, such as premium-fare night buses and City Sightseeing buses, do not accept the card.
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.
Do Scottish pensioners get free rail travel?
In Scotland, all people with a disability, and those aged 60 and over are entitled to a National Entitlement Card. Depending on people's circumstances, and the region in which they live, this Entitlement Card can give access to a concessionary fare, or free train travel.
Do over 60s get free train 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.
Is a senior railcard free?
The Senior Railcard is available for anyone aged 60 and over to buy. This costs just £30 (or £70 for three years), so will have effectively paid for itself after only a few train trips. When using the Senior Railcard, you can expect to make average annual savings of £76, or £5.34 per journey.
Can I use my pensioners bus pass in Edinburgh?
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.
What do 60 year olds get free?
There are multiple government assistance programs designed to help low-income individuals. Seniors who qualify can score free or discounted phones, internet service, and computers. If you think you may qualify for an assistance program, options include: Lifeline.
Who gets free buses Scotland?
Eligibility. If you live in Scotland and are 5-21 years old you are eligible for a card giving you free bus travel. Children under 5 years old already travel for free on buses and don't need a card. Applications for cards are now open.
Can I use bus pass on 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 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 cheap train travel 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.
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.
Can I use my senior 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.