Public transport and concessions

Bus concessions

People aged 60 and over and disabled people in Wales are entitled to a free bus pass. Some services are not covered by this provision; these include:

• tourist services or services on vehicles of historical interest, eg open-top tours
• rail replacement service
• services where extra provision, such as refreshments or car parking, are included in the fare.

Rail concessions

The Senior Railcard is available to anyone aged 60 or over. It costs £26 for one year or £65 for three years and allows you to save one-third of the cost of most rail fares in Great Britain. There may be other offers for cardholders such as reduced-price membership for art or food societies; see the Senior Card website for details.

The leaflet ‘Senior Railcard’ includes more details and an application form; it is available from railway stations or the network of rail-appointed travel agents.

The Disabled Persons Railcard costs £18 for a year (or £48 for three years) and it allows you to save one-third of the costs of most rail fares in Great Britain.

Plane concessions

Some airlines may offer concessions for older people. The qualifying age may be different for different airlines. For details of any concessions that may be offered for a particular journey, and the qualifying conditions, contact a travel agent or the airline.

Ferry concessions

Some ferry companies offer discounts to Senior Railcard holders, and others may offer discounts to passengers above a certain age. Check with your travel agent or the ferry company to see what discounts may be available.

Community transport

If you are disabled and cannot use ordinary public transport, and do not have access to a car, there are community transport schemes that you may be able to use.  

 Download FS26 Public Transport and Concessions - November 2010 (PDF 179KB)

 Download FS19 The State Pension - April 2011 (PDF 319KB)

 Download FS73 Driving and Parking - November 2010 (PDF 208KB)