If you are an eligible person aged over 60 and live in Greater Manchester you can apply for a national travel pass from Transport for Greater Manchester. The pass allows you to travel free on any local bus in England between 9.30am and 11.00pm, Monday to Friday.
What age is free travel in Manchester?
Eligible people over 60 can apply for a National Concessionary Travel Pass. The age you qualify for a state pension isn’t the same for everyone. You may need to be up to 66 to qualify depending on when you were born. If you’re not sure, check your state pension age.
What free travel do you get at 60?
The 60+ Oystercard allows Londoners to travel for free on TfL services from 09:00 weekdays, as well as anytime on weekends and bank holidays. It also allows holders of the pass to travel for free after 9:30am on National Rail services within London on weekdays and anytime on weekends and bank holidays.
Is bus travel free for over 60 in England?
If you live in England or Wales
In England you can get a bus pass for free travel when you reach the State Pension age. If you live in London, you can travel free on buses, tubes and other transport when you’re 60, but only within London. In Wales you can get a bus pass when you reach 60.
Can I use my bus pass on trams in Manchester?
Under the ‘Local Concessionary Travel Scheme’ your pass entitles you to travel for free on all buses within Greater Manchester between 9.30am and midnight, Monday to Friday, and all day at weekends and on public holidays. Your pass also entitles you to add tram and train to your pass, for an annual charge.
When can I get my free bus pass in Manchester?
If you are an eligible person aged over 60 and live in Greater Manchester you can apply for a national travel pass from Transport for Greater Manchester. The pass allows you to travel free on any local bus in England between 9.30am and 11.00pm, Monday to Friday.
What age are you entitled to free travel?
aged 66 and over
Everyone aged 66 and over, legally living permanently in the State, is entitled to the Free Travel Scheme.
What benefits come with turning 60?
Here’s how getting older can save you money:
- Senior discounts.
- Travel deals.
- Tax deductions for seniors.
- Bigger retirement account limits.
- No more early withdrawal penalty.
- Social Security payments.
- Affordable health insurance.
- Senior services.
What do you get free when you turn 60 in the UK?
In the UK, everyone over the age of 60 gets free prescriptions and NHS eye tests. You can also get free NHS dental treatment if you’re over 60 and claiming pension guarantee credits or other benefits if you’re under state pension age.
What perks do you get when your 60?
Here are just a few of the discounted items that a staggering 80% or more of over 60s either knowingly or unwittingly pass up on.
- Senior rail cards.
- Cheaper menus in restaurants.
- Discounts in retail outlets.
- Older person’s bus pass.
- Free prescriptions.
What benefits can I claim at 60 UK?
Here are some brief details – please click one of the links for more information.
- Pension credits.
- Free prescriptions and Sight tests.
- Subsidised travel.
- Annual flu jab.
- The job seekers allowance.
- Special support grant.
- Student support grants.
- State Pension.
Is train travel free for over 60’s?
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 from 09:00 weekdays and anytime at weekends and on bank holidays.
Can I use my OAP bus pass anywhere in the UK?
Where can I use my bus pass? Your bus pass is valid for use on all registered Bus services within England, so if you are visiting other places you should be able to use your pass. It is not valid in Wales* or Scotland.
Can you use your bus pass on trains in Manchester?
The pass is free, and lasts between one and five years depending on eligibility. Within Greater Manchester: Travel for free on all local buses, on Metrolink trams and on National Rail services within Greater Manchester at any time.
Is there free transport in Manchester?
free bus service 1,2 and 3 are free bus services that operate around the city centre. All buses are wheelchair accessible.
Can I use my Manchester bus pass on Blackpool trams?
Unfortunately not. Only passes issued by either Blackpool or Wyre Borough Councils are eligible for free travel on the tramway as decided by Lancashire County Council.
Are trams free in Manchester?
Trains and trams tickets
Free tram travel Travel free on Metrolink trams in the city zone if you have bought a rail ticket for travel from any Greater Manchester station to a city zone station (request a Metrolink add-on free of charge when purchasing your rail ticket).
Are they getting rid of OAP bus pass?
Am I going to lose my free bus pass? Anyone who currently has a free bus pass will not lose it – the change is for incoming seniors when the state pension age changes. The state pension age is currently 66, but the Government plans to raise it to 67 in 2028.
How much is a single bus ticket Manchester?
What services can I use? The £2/£1 single fare covers a single journey that starts and ends within Greater Manchester. This means any single journey within the 10 boroughs in Greater Manchester – Bolton, Bury, Manchester Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford and Wigan.
How do I get a senior travel card?
Buy a Senior Railcard at a Station
You can buy a Senior Railcard at any National Rail staffed station ticket office or National Rail-licensed Travel Agent. You can do it on the day you are travelling, just ensure the ticket office is open.
What does P mean on free travel card?
If you are entitled to free travel the card will also display this information in the top left-hand corner. If FT-P is written on the card the holder is personally entitled to free travel. If FT+S is written on the card the holder can travel with their spouse, partner or cohabitant.