I am a UK pensioner on a state pension, I would like to travel around a bit . Are there any pensioner cards that will let me do this cheaply?
2007-03-20 22:57:57 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ United Kingdom ➔ Other - United Kingdom
when you buy your ticket you sho wyour id with your age (drivers license, pension book / card, passport etc) and ask for the Senior Citizen discounted price.
Hope that helps
Philip
2007-03-20 23:03:57 · answer #1 · answered by Our Man In Bananas 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your local council will send one to you (whether it's automatic or if you have to apply) when you reach 60 years of age - which entitles you to FREE bus travel after 9am (in other parts of the country and not just where you live). National Express off the over 50's cheap coach fares - you only have to pay £10 (I think) for the whole year, great if you have friends or family in other parts of the country. I honestly don't know about the trains, as there are different operators all over the country.
2007-03-21 10:46:06 · answer #2 · answered by k 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fare concessions for OAP's such as bus passes are administered by local councils to whom you should apply.You will find that the distance you are permitted to travel is limited.Some schemes are only very local, others may enable you to travel most of your county. The London scheme covers both bus and rail(tube) but I don't think any of the national rail companies are involved.
2007-03-21 06:09:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
check with your local council, some give bus passes that provide discounted fares to surrounding counties. You should also be able to buy a pensioner rail card which lasts a year and gives you discounted fares.
2007-03-21 06:07:42 · answer #4 · answered by Aly T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure about rail travel but National Express Travel offer discounts for he elderly. Your local National Express office or travel agent will willingly give you the information you require.
2007-03-21 07:19:00 · answer #5 · answered by George H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can buy a Senior Railcard for £16 and that gives you 1\3 discount off tickets.
2007-03-21 08:02:57 · answer #6 · answered by ♀SaintsRLFC♀ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
everyone over 60 get free travel, see your local bus station.
2007-03-21 06:06:35 · answer #7 · answered by Jackie M 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
im guessing you are not in Sctland, as you would get buses n that for free once you are a pensioner.
But yeh i would think if you show your card then you are eligable for discounted prices. =)
2007-03-21 06:05:38 · answer #8 · answered by wee_hawty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask at your nearest railway station. they have the relevant information.
2007-03-23 08:15:53 · answer #9 · answered by Spanner 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
apply to your local bus operator or council they will tell you
2007-03-21 06:29:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋