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Bus and train passes

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All children and young people aged 2 and under in Scotland are eligible for a free bus pass. Children under 5 do not need a pass and can travel for free on buses.  


Children aged 5 to 11 will get a bus pass without a photo. This will expire when they turn 12, but they can get a new bus pass with a photo from age 11. You can apply for this online: https://www.mygov.scot/under-22-bus-pass/apply-for-bus-pass 


You can also apply for a disabled person’s bus pass for a child and add a companion; this will add a C+1 logo to the card meaning a companion can travel with the child for free. This is valid for 3 years and a photo of the child is needed. You can apply for this online: https://www.mygov.scot/disabled-bus-pass/apply-for-bus-pass 

While not free travel, Scotrail allow up to 4 children to travel for £1 return with a paying adult. This cannot be bought online and needs to be bought in a station or from a conductor. More information can be found here: https://www.scotrail.co.uk/tickets/kids-for-a-quid 


Train railcards can also reduce the cost of fares if you use the train regularly or are travelling a longer distance: https://www.railcard.co.uk/ 

  • The Disabled Persons railcard costs £20 a year and gives 1/3 off tickets for the disabled person and their carer.  

  • The Family & Friends railcard costs £35 a year and gives 1/3 off adult tickets, and 65% off child tickets so may be a better option depending on how many are travelling. 
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