Travelling by Bus and Coach 

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Going by bus

The Transport Act 2000 laid out minimum concessions that all local authorities must provide for their older and disabled residents. This minimum is a free-on-application pass that gives a half price discount on bus fares within a local authority's area. Most give concessions that exceed the minimum requirements. You should contact your local council, unitary authority or Passenger Transport Executive for details of the scheme they run and to find out what concessions are available in your local area.

Find your local council,

Going by coach

National Express offers concessionary fares on their scheduled coach services if you are over 60 or disabled. No membership is involved but you have to be prepared to show proof of your eligibility -

www.nationalexpress.com,