Bus passes - concessionary fares schemes

The concessionary fares schemes cover all bus journeys within Derby and Derbyshire, and journeys between Derbyshire and places in neighbouring counties which can be made on a direct journey (i.e. without a change of bus).

Train travel within Derbyshire (and to certain neighbouring towns and cities) is also covered by the schemes. Leaflets explaining eligibility and the extent of the area covered are available from local libraries.

Elderly and disabled persons

Residents of Derbyshire and Derby who are over 60 or have certain disabilities can apply for a Gold Card, which is valid for free travel on buses between 9:30am and 11:00pm on weekdays and all day at weekends. Gold Card holders can also travel for half fare on local trains within Derbyshire and to certain places in neighbouring counties.

Gold Card holders are also entitled to free local bus travel in the rest of England, under the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme. The same time restrictions apply. Train travel is not included in this scheme.

Holders of Gold Cards are also offered discounts at hundreds of businesses around Derbyshire. For more information visit our Gold Card section or contact Call Derbyshire on 08 456 058 058.

Young people

Most bus and train companies offer concessionary fares to children under 14. Young people aged 14 and over can also travel at these reduced fares if they have permits issued by their local authority.

Derbyshire residents aged 14 to 16 (and those aged 17 and 18 and in full-time education) can have b_line cards giving half-fare travel and other discounts too. In most cases these are issued by their school or college.
Application forms are available from schools, colleges and public libraries. For more information go to b_line (opens in a new window) or contact Call Derbyshire 08 456 058 058.

Home-to-school transport

Free or subsidised travel between home and school is available for Derbyshire school children living more than three miles from the nearest appropriate school. For advice on eligibility and how to apply, see our section on home-to-school transport.