Can I use my UK seniors bus pass in Northern Ireland, particularly Belfast? No a pass issued in England cannot be used in Northern Ireland just as a pass issued in Northern Ireland cannot be used in England.
Does Freedom Pass work in Northern Ireland?
If your Freedom Pass has a rose on it, you can use it on bus services across England. English bus passes (including the Freedom Pass) won’t work on buses in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland although you may be able to get concessionary fares.
Can I travel to Belfast on my free travel pass?
Cross-Border Free Travel
A Free Travel Card or Paper Pass may be used to travel free of charge on cross-border journeys between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland and vice versa. Your spouse, civil partner or cohabitant may accompany you free of charge where the appropriate type of entitlement is held.
Can I use my Freedom Pass in Ireland?
The answer is no: England, Scotland, and Wales have their own free travel schemes separate from Ireland. Irish free travel passes only work between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Despite the fact that an Irish free bus pass doesn’t work in England, it is still a very effective social program.
Can I use my Freedom Pass outside London?
Freedom Passes will be valid to use on all of the Elizabeth line including stops outside of London.
Can I use Freedom Pass on Great Northern?
Freedom pass holders can travel free on National Rail routes within the valid zones after 09:30 on weekdays or at any time on weekends and public holidays.
Can you use a Freedom Pass all over the UK?
The Freedom Pass allows you to travel on local bus services across England during off-peak times – 9.30am to 11pm Monday to Friday and all day at other times.
How can I travel to Northern Ireland for free?
To get Free Travel you must be living in Ireland and meet one of the following conditions: You are aged 66 or over. You are getting Disability Allowance, Blind Pension, Carer’s Allowance or an Invalidity Pension. You are blind or visually impaired and meet the medical conditions for Blind Pension.
Can I travel to Belfast from England without a passport?
British nationals travelling from the UK don’t need a passport to visit Ireland. However, Irish immigration officers will check the ID of all passengers arriving by air from the UK and may ask for proof of nationality, particularly if you were born outside the UK.
Is Belfast free?
Those who want to watch Belfast online can rent the movie for $6 or buy it for $20 on Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, iTunes or Vudu.
Where in the UK I can use my Freedom Pass?
Freedom Pass is valid at any time between Liverpool Street and Enfield Town and also Liverpool Street and Theobalds Grove on London Overground. On National Rail services for these routes, Freedom Pass is valid from 09.30 Monday to Friday and at any time on weekends and public holidays.
Does travel pass cover Northern Ireland?
This includes bus, rail and Dublin’s LUAS with some exceptions. Everyone aged 66 and over, legally living permanently in the State, is entitled to the Free Travel Scheme. Some people under 66 also qualify. You cannot use your existing free travel pass for free travel within Northern Ireland.
Can you travel freely between Ireland and NI?
Travelling within the Common Travel Area (CTA)
There are no restrictions or testing requirements if you’re travelling from one region to another within the CTA (UK, Guernsey, Jersey, Isle of Man or the Republic of Ireland). This includes travelling to Northern Ireland via the Republic of Ireland from overseas.
Can I use my Freedom Pass to go to Gatwick Airport?
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.
Can I use my Freedom Pass to get to Stansted Airport?
No, Stansted Airport is outside London. You will need to buy a ticket from the Freedom Pass boundary.
Can I use my Freedom Pass on National Rail?
Your Freedom Pass allows you to travel in Standard Class on most local rail services in London, during the following times: Monday to Friday from 9.30am and until 4.30am the following morning. at any time on weekends and public holidays.
Are Freedom Passes being phased out?
We have now sent out all renewal passes to those we believe are still eligible for the Older Person’s Freedom Pass who held a 31 March 2022 expiry pass. We automatically renewed passes for Older Persons pass holders, who from our residency checks, were still living at the same address as shown on our records.
Can Oyster card be used on Great Northern?
You can use your Oyster card on all Great Northern trains within the London zones 1-6 – as well as on buses, Tubes, Trams, The Docklands Light Railway, London Overground, TfL Rail and most National Rail services in London.
How far outside of London can I use my 60+ Oyster card?
The pass allows free travel on buses, Tube, tram, DLR, London Overground and most National Rail services in London. Pass holders also get a discounted fare on River services and the Emirates Air Line. 60+ Oyster pass holders are not entitled to free travel on services outside of London.
Can I use my Freedom Pass after 9am?
Use your Freedom Pass between 9:30 and 23:00 on weekdays and anytime on weekends and public holidays.
Can I use my Freedom Pass before 9.30 on Saturday?
In London the older person’s freedom pass is valid Monday to Friday, 9am to 4am and all day at weekends and bank holidays. However, outside of London pass holders are restricted to free travel between 9.30am and 11pm Monday to Friday and anytime at weekends and on public holidays. Are you eligible?