Using your bus pass

Older person's bus pass

Free travel throughout greater Essex (Essex County Council, Southend-on-Sea City Council and Thurrock Council areas):

  • Monday to Friday 9am to midnight
  • any time during weekends and public holidays

Free travel across England outside of Essex:

  • Monday to Friday 9:30am to 11pm
  • any time during weekends and public holidays

Disabled person's bus pass

Free travel throughout greater Essex (Essex County Council, Southend-on-Sea City Council and Thurrock Council areas):

  • Monday to Friday 9am to midnight
  • any time during weekends and public holidays

Free travel across England outside of Essex:

  • Monday to Friday 9:30am to 11pm
  • any time during weekends and public holidays

Companions

Free travel throughout greater Essex (Essex County Council, Southend-on-Sea City Council and Thurrock Council areas):

  • Monday to Friday 9am to midnight
  • any time during weekends and public holidays

Free travel across England outside of Essex for the bus pass holder only. The companion must pay for transport outside of Essex.

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