Can I use my concessionary 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.
Do pensioners get free rail 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.
Can I use my OAP bus pass in Scotland?
If you are over 60 or have a disability, you could be eligible for free bus travel to get around Scotland and your local area. You can access this via the National Entitlement Card, your pass to free bus travel in Scotland.
Can I use my concessionary pass on trains?
It does not allow you to use trams, trains or any other modes of transport. People with passes from other English concessionary travel schemes (from outside of London) can only travel on Transport For London bus network – not on any other mode of transport.
Can I use my bus pass on any bus in Scotland?
Where you can use your pass. You can travel for free on all local bus and coach services anywhere in Scotland. Your National Entitlement Card is valid on services to and from Carlisle and on services to and from Berwick-upon-Tweed from anywhere in Scotland.
Can I use my bus pass on the train in Manchester?
Under the rules of the national bus concessionary travel scheme set out in the Transport Act 2000, your pass entitles you to free off-peak travel on local bus services in England. This gives you unlimited off-peak travel on Metrolink and trains within Greater Manchester.
Are there any concessionary travel options in Scotland?
Transport Scotland aims to make travel as accessible and affordable as possible. To achieve this, we offer concessionary travel for young Scots, disabled travellers, over 60s and ferry passengers. The National Entitlement Card allows eligible individuals to access free bus travel across Scotland.
Where can I get a free train ticket 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.
Can a national concessionary card be used on the SPT?
In the SPT area, holders of the National Concessionary Card can also travel by rail or Subway on reduced fares. All concessionary rail journeys have to start and end at a station inside the scheme’s boundaries (please see map here ).
Where can I find list of concessionary fares?
You can check if you’re eligible and how to claim concessionary fares for bus, rail and ferry. There might be other concessionary travel schemes available. You can find a list of some of these schemes on the National Rail website .