What buses can I use my bus pass on in Scotland?
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 Hampshire bus pass in Scotland?
The pass is not valid in Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland. By accepting the offer of a bus pass, the eligible person indicates his/her acceptance of these terms and conditions. The Scheme area is Hampshire County Council's administrative area not including the Unitary authorities of Portsmouth and Southampton.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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 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 you travel anywhere in Scotland with bus pass?
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 a UK bus pass be used 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. We have our own Scottish bus passes so I'm afraid your ones are not valid.
Who pays for free bus travel in Scotland?
2.10 Bus pass holders travel for free. Travel through the national scheme is paid for directly by the Scottish Government. It is a principle of the Scheme that operators should be no better and no worse off as a result of their participation.