No, you cannot generally use your English old age pensioner (OAP) bus pass for free travel within Scotland. English passes are only valid for local bus services within England, as concessionary travel schemes are devolved. However, English passes are valid on some cross-border services that start or end in England.
Your National Entitlement Card is not valid for travel out with Scotland, however, you can use it on services to and from Carlisle and on services to and from Berwick-upon-Tweed from anywhere in Scotland. Please note that your card is not valid for travel within these towns.
If you are under 22 years old and live in Scotland you are eligible for free bus travel. You need to apply for a National Entitlement Card (NEC) or Young Scot NEC to access free bus travel.
You can get a free bus pass if you're aged 60 or over and live in Scotland. You can apply for your bus pass up to 2 weeks before you turn 60. You do not need to renew an older person's bus pass because it does not expire.
Contents. You can get free bus travel if you're seeking asylum in Scotland by applying for a National Entitlement Card (NEC). Free bus travel for people seeking asylum is available until 31 March 2026 or until funding runs out.
Can I use my concessionary bus pass anywhere in England?
Do pensioners get free train travel in Scotland?
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.
Can I use my bus pass, Young Scot or NEC card to travel with FlixBus in Scotland? Yes, you can travel for free on FlixBus routes in Scotland with a Young Scot card, if you're under 22, over 60 with a bus pass, or hold an NEC for people with disabilities Check routes and availability on our website or app.
See the best of Scotland using your free concessionary bus pass! Citylink participates in the Scottish National Concessionary Travel Scheme, meaning eligible cardholders can travel as per scheme rules on our services where applicable.
Trams. You can travel free on Edinburgh trams if the City of Edinburgh Council issued your bus pass. You cannot use bus passes issued by other councils on trams, unless you are blind or sight impaired and have a disabled person's bus pass with the eye symbol.
As the free bus pass age in England is set to rise with state pension changes, pensioners born in these years will lose their free bus pass from 2026 🎟️🚌 Nobody will lose a pass if they already have one. New applicants will be eligible at a later age but they don't currently have one so cannot lose one.
Yes, pensioners (aged 60 and over in the UK) get discounts on rail travel, primarily through the Senior Railcard, which offers 1/3 off most fares, but there are also local schemes for free travel in some areas like London (with a 60+ Oyster) or Wales (Concessionary Travel Card). The Senior Railcard costs around £35/year or £80/3 years and typically pays for itself quickly, providing savings on Standard and First Class tickets, including Off-Peak, Anytime, and Advance tickets.
Yes, if you are over 60 in Edinburgh, you can get free tram travel if you have a Scottish National Entitlement Card (NEC) issued by the City of Edinburgh Council; cards from other council areas are generally not valid on trams, but visually impaired passes with the eye symbol are accepted. You must tap your card on the platform validator before boarding and board within 30 minutes of validating.
The National Entitlement Card is also available if you are over 60, entitling you to free bus travel anywhere in Scotland. You can travel for free, at any time, on any local bus service or scheduled long distance coach service. The card also entitles you to cheaper fares on First ScotRail trains and the Glasgow Subway.
Can I use my bus pass on National Express in Scotland?
Please note if you are a concessionary bus pass or Saltire card (National Entitlement Card) holder, this does not grant you free travel on coach services, like National Express.
Yes, you can use your Scottish National Entitlement Card (NEC) or Young Scot card for free travel on Megabus within Scotland for elderly/disabled persons and under 22s, but English/Welsh passes are not valid, and it's for journeys entirely within Scotland, not cross-border services. You must present your valid card and reservation when boarding, as standard concessionary passes don't work on Megabus outside Scotland, and you need to book correctly for the discount.
Where you can use your concessionary bus pass. You can travel for free anywhere in England, including London on local bus services. It's not valid for journeys within Scotland or Wales. Free travel is not available on tourist buses or coach services like megabus.com and National Express.
What do over 60s get free in Scotland for pensioners?
In Scotland, reaching 60 unlocks significant free benefits, primarily the National Entitlement Card (NEC) for free bus travel across Scotland, plus free NHS prescriptions and eye tests, with potential for other support like help with heating and discounts on rail travel. These perks help with mobility and health costs, improving life for older residents.
If you are aged 60 or over, you are entitled to free bus travel across Scotland and reduced fares on coaches, trains and the Subway in the Strathclyde area. If you are aged 60 or over, you are entitled to free bus travel across Scotland and reduced fares on coaches, trains and the Subway in the Strathclyde area.
Can I put my senior bus pass on my phone in Scotland?
If you're eligible, you can use the app to collect free bus travel on to your card. Otherwise, you will need to apply for a new NEC with free bus travel.
You can now use one smartcard for journeys across multiple modes of transport and multiple transport operators and, where available, download your operator's mobile app or use contactless payment on board.
