You can use your new national bus pass for free, off peak travel on any local bus in England, including London.
Can I use my English bus pass in London?
You can also use your pass anytime everyday of the week in London on buses bearing the Transport for London roundel logo (you cannot use your pass on the Underground, DLR, Trams or non Transport for London buses). See Journey planning, timetables and maps for planning your travel.
Can I use my bus pass all over England?
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.
Are concessionary bus passes valid in London?
You can use an English National Concessionary Pass on London buses from 09:00, Monday to Friday. You can use the pass anytime on weekends and bank holidays. All wheelchair and mobility scooter users travel free on buses and trams.
Can I use my London Freedom Pass in Cambridge?
No. In London, the Freedom Pass is an Oyster smartcard that uses a different technology to the one elsewhere in England, so you will need to show your pass.
Can I use my free bus pass in London?
Freedom Passes give London residents free travel in the city – including trams, National Rail services, the Underground, river services and buses – and free local bus journeys nationally.
Can I use my OAP bus pass on the London Underground?
Buses, trams and trains
Travel free on bus, tram, Tube, DLR, London Overground and Elizabeth line. 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 bus pass on trains in England?
English National Concessionary Travel Scheme (ENCTS) passes (or bus passes as they are often referred to) are not valid on all trains.
When can I use my bus pass in England?
If you live in England or Wales
In England you can get a bus pass for free travel when you reach the State Pension age. 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.
What time can I use my bus pass in England?
Between 9.30am and 11pm
You can use it in most areas in England for travel: Between 9.30am and 11pm on weekdays. All day on weekends and bank holidays.
Can I use my national bus pass on London Underground?
English National Concessionary Passes issued by English councils outside London can’t be used on Tube, tram, DLR, London Overground or National Rail services.
How much is the bus in London?
£1.65
London buses are all cashless, so you need an Oyster card, Travelcard or contactless payment card to ride. Bus fare is £1.65, and a day of bus-only travel will cost a maximum of £4.95. You can transfer to other buses or trams for free an unlimited number of times within one hour of touching in for your first journey.
What does C+ mean on a bus pass?
Companion Permit
Companion Permit (C+)
To qualify for a Companion Permit (identified by a C+ on your pass) please provide either a letter stating that you require assistance in order to travel from one of the following: Social Services.
Can I use my Freedom Pass to get to Gatwick Airport?
National Rail
Passes are not valid on Gatwick Express, Heathrow Express or any long distance inter-city train that does not stop at intermediate stations within the freedom pass area. For travel beyond the freedom pass area you must purchase a separate extension ticket before you travel.
How far can you travel on a London Freedom Pass?
jpg. Freedom Passes will be valid to use on all of the Elizabeth line including stops outside of London. Freedom Pass holders should note that Bond Street on the Elizabeth line is not currently in use.
What is the Freedom Pass in London?
The Freedom Pass is a travelcard for qualifying Londoners that offers free access to public transport across the Transport for London network. This includes London Underground, Overground, buses and trams, as well as some TfL Rail and National Rail services.
How much is a 7 day bus pass in London?
Adult
| One Day Bus & Tram Pass | 7 Day Bus & Tram Pass | Monthly Bus & Tram Pass |
|---|---|---|
| £5.20 | £23.30 | £89.50 |
How much is a single bus journey in London?
A single bus fare costs £1.65 with a Pay as you go Oyster card and contactless credit/debit card.
Is it cheaper to use an Oyster card or contactless?
There is a very small financial advantage to using a contactless card if you’re in London for more than a week and travel extensively every single day (weekly capping) but otherwise it’s no cheaper than using an Oyster.
Is London Underground free for over 60s?
If you’re 60 or over and live in a London borough, you can get free travel on our transport services with an Oyster photocard.
Can I use my over 60 pass before 9am?
They will mean that all passengers with an Older Person’s Freedom Pass, 60+ Oyster photocard or English National Concessionary Scheme pass will not be able to use those passes during morning peak hours in order to help support social distancing on the public transport network and help control the coronavirus.