Your Free Bus Pass in England: The Older Person’s Bus Pass Explained

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About Course

In England you can get free off-peak travel on local buses when you reach State Pension age. This course explains who can get an older person’s bus pass, when you can travel free, how to apply through your council, and what is different in London.

Tutwoo is an independent learning provider. This course gives general information from official guidance and is not legal, financial or medical advice.

© 2026 Tutwoo UK Limited. This course was created in-house by Tutwoo and is our original work. It is for your own learning only: please do not copy, share, record or resell it.

What Will You Learn?

  • Know when you become eligible for an older person's bus pass in England
  • Understand the free travel times set by law and the extras some councils offer
  • Apply for your pass through your local council
  • Understand the differences for London and for travel outside England

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • Who can get a free bus pass in England
  • When and where you can travel free
  • Applying for your pass and using it

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

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