Can I use my senior bus pass on the Oxford tube?

Yes, you can use your English National Concessionary senior bus pass on the Oxford Tube for specific journeys, but not for the full, direct journey to London. It is valid for free travel between Oxford and Lewknor only, with standard fares applying for the rest of the journey.

Can I use my Oxfordshire bus pass in London?

Travel in London

Within London, your Oxfordshire bus pass can only be used on buses. Your pass will not be accepted on trams, Docklands Light Railway, London Underground or National Rail. You can use your Oxfordshire bus pass to travel free on buses displaying the red roundel (the red emblem).

Can I use my disabled bus pass on Oxford Tube?

Concessionary passes or in England, it's called the 'older person's bus pass' or the 'disabled person's pass' can be used on journeys up to Lewknor from Oxfordshire For journeys beyond Lewknor to London, the standard Oxford Tube fares apply.

Can I use my senior bus pass in Oxford?

With a concessionary bus pass, you can enjoy free travel on local Stagecoach bus services in Oxfordshire, as well as the rest of England. Bus passes are valid from 09:00 - 00:00 on weekdays and anytime on weekends and bank holidays.

Can you use an oap bus pass on the tube?

Your Freedom Pass is valid on all Transport for London buses (in the Greater London area) London Underground (the 'tube'), Overground and Docklands Light Railway network and London Trams. You can use it all day except between 4.30am to 9am.

Can I use my concessionary bus pass anywhere in England?

Is Tube free for over 60?

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.

Do pensioners get free travel on London Underground?

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 anytime Monday to Friday, except between 04:30-09:00. You can travel free anytime at weekends and on bank holidays.

How to pay for Oxford Tube?

Tickets can be bought in advance on our app, paid for with cash or contactless on board, online via the Stagecoach website or via the Stagecoach app.

How far out of London can I use my disabled Freedom Pass?

A freedom pass is only valid outside London if it has a red rose logo, and a security hologram. The pass is not valid on tram, light rail, metro or train services outside London.

What is the cheapest way to get from Oxford to London?

Cheapest way to travel from Oxford to London? Buses tend to be the cheapest option. Although this option is slower than travelling from Oxford to London on the train, National Express offer cheap tickets on this route.

Can I use a free travel pass on a train?

Yes, you can book train tickets with a free travel pass, but you must select the "Free Travel Pass" or "Concession" option during booking online or get a free ticket from the conductor/station, as the pass itself often requires a zero-fare ticket to validate your journey, especially on National Rail, buses, and local services in places like Ireland, UK, and Wales. The process involves choosing the correct passenger type on the booking site and may have time restrictions (like after 9:30 AM on weekdays). 

Can I use my 60+ on the train?

Yes, if you're 60 or over in the UK, you can use a Senior Railcard for up to one-third off train tickets on National Rail, allowing significant savings on various ticket types, including Off-Peak, Advance, and Anytime tickets, though peak time restrictions apply in London/SE, and you'll need to apply for the card. For London travel specifically, there's also a 60+ Oyster Photocard for free travel. 

Can I use my pensioner bus pass on National Express?

For more details and to purchase your Senior Coachcard please click here. 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.

Can you use a bus pass on a tube?

You can use your pass on all local bus services in England. This includes services 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).

Do pensioners get a discount on trains?

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.

Are pensioners' free bus passes being stopped?

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.

Do I need to tap when I get off a bus in London?

No, you only tap in (touch on) when boarding a London bus or tram; you do not need to tap off (touch out) when you get off, as it has a flat fare, and tapping off could actually cost you more money. For buses, you just tap your Oyster card or contactless card/device once on the yellow reader by the driver when you board.
 

How to activate Oxford Tube ticket?

How do I activate a mobile ticket?

1. Tap 'Get your ticket' on the menu.
2. Go to 'My Tickets'
3. Select 'Ticket to Use'
4. Tap on the ticket you want to use.

Can you use your oap bus pass anywhere?

Yes, an English OAP (Older Person's) bus pass works on most local buses anywhere in England, including London, but you must show it to the driver as it won't scan; however, it's not valid in Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland, and you can't use it on long-distance coaches, rail services, or most tourist buses, generally valid off-peak (9:30am-11pm weekdays) and all day weekends/holidays. 

What age can I travel free on the tube?

Children aged under five

Children under five can travel free at any time on the Tube, Docklands Light Railway (DLR), buses, trams and London Overground, as long as they are accompanied by an adult with a valid ticket. On Uber Boat by Thames Clippers river bus services, kids aged four and under travel free.