Is Thameslink free for over 60s?

Is Thameslink free for over 60s? If you're over 60 you can get a Senior Railcard. It costs £30 a year, or £70 for a three-year card. This includes all Standard and First Class tickets.

Can you tap in and out on Thameslink?

Oyster on Thameslink services Oyster is a smartcard which can hold credit to pay as you go, as well as Travelcards. Using pay as you go with an Oyster card on the train is simple. Just touch in on the yellow card reader at the start of your journey and touch out at the end.

How do I get a UK Senior Railcard?

You can buy a 1-year Senior Railcard over the counter at all staffed stations ticket offices. You will be required to provide your passport or UK driving licence or birth certificate or EEA National Identity Card as proof of your date of birth.

Is 60 Oyster card free on train?

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. It also allows holders of the pass to travel for free after 9:30am on National Rail services within London on weekdays and anytime on weekends and bank holidays.

Can I use my over 60 Oyster card to Brighton?

No, you can't. Brighton is by no stretch of the imagination part of London. Unfortunately not, Oyster only covers transport within London.

Is the 60 Oyster card being stopped?

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. No changes will apply to holders of the Disabled Persons Freedom Pass.

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.

Is it worth buying a Senior Railcard?

Travel light with 1/3 off fares plus great deals on meals, days out and so much more with a Senior Railcard. The Senior Railcard also acts like a discount card where you can get great offers and deals, with discounts on food, museums and more!

What do you get free at 60 in England?

In the UK, everyone over the age of 60 gets free prescriptions and NHS eye tests. You can also get free NHS dental treatment if you're over 60 and claiming pension guarantee credits or other benefits if you're under state pension age.

Can non UK citizens get a Senior Railcard?

A: Yes, you can. Simply click 'Buy Now on the website homepage to get started.

What discounts can I get at 60 in the UK?