You can only use your pass in England. It is not valid for travel in other areas of the UK.
Travelling in North Yorkshire and York
You can use your pass for travel on local bus services in North Yorkshire and York anytime except between 6am and 9am, Monday to Friday. There are some exceptions to this which are listed here.
Exceptions to the 6am to 9pm rule in North Yorkshire and York
| Service | Time | Details |
| 18 | 9.15am | Stokesley and all onward stops to Guisborough |
| 24 | 7.15am | Pateley Bridge and all onward stops to Harrogate |
| 30 | 8.30am | Reeth and all onward stops to Richmond |
| 30 | 8.45am | Alne and all onward stops to York |
| 31X | 8.23am | Oswaldkirk and all onward stops to Helmsley |
| 34 | 8.53am | Middleton Tyas and all onward stops to Scorton |
| 78A | 8.38am | From Skipton to Airedale Hospital |
| 80 | 7.22am | Hutton Rudby and all onward stops to Northallerton |
| 82 |
8.10am school days 8.29am school holidays |
Ripon and all onward stops to York |
| 83 | 7.40am | Kirby Hill and all onward stops to Ripon |
| 89 | 8.10am | Northallerton and all onward stops to Stokesley |
| 136 | 8.12am | Melmerby and all onward stops to Ripon |
| 182 | 8.17am | Littlethorpe and all onward stops to Knaresborough |
| 194 | 8.10am | Hovingham and all onward stops to Malton |
| 412 | 8.40am | Wetherby to York |
North Yorkshire services that passes are not valid for at any time
| Service number | Route |
| P1 / P2 | Whitby Summer Seasonal Park and Ride |
| 64 / 65 | Scarborough Park and Ride Services |
|
Beachcomber 99 Suncruiser 109 |
Scarborough Sea Front Tour buses |
| Grey / Yellow | Whitby Summer Tour Services |
Travelling in other areas of England
In other areas of England, you can generally only use your pass from 9.30am to 11pm on weekdays and at any time on weekends and bank holidays. However, you should check with the authorities of other areas before you travel.
Your pass is valid for off-peak bus travel in London. However, it does not give you the additional benefits of a London Freedom Pass because these are only for London residents.
Where you cannot use your pass
You cannot use your pass on:
- long distance coach services
- local park and ride services - however, discounted fares are available
You also generally cannot use your pass for community transport demand responsive services. However, a discounted fare will often be offered.
Companion passes
Visit our disabled person's bus pass page to find out where and when you can travel with a companion pass.