Free bus travel
Herefordshire Council offers some residents free travel on local bus services.
Travel within Herefordshire
Bus passes issued by Herefordshire Council are available for free travel within Herefordshire.
- Monday to Friday between 5am and 11pm
- All day on Saturday, Sunday and bank holidays
Travel outside of Herefordshire
Bus passes issued by Herefordshire Council are available for free travel outside of Herefordshire during:
- Monday to Friday between 9.30am and 11pm
- All day on Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays
Where you can travel
- Across Herefordshire and the rest of England
- Between Herefordshire and places in Wales, provided that each bus journey starts or finishes in Herefordshire
- Between Presteigne and Knighton in Powys
There are three types of bus pass available:
Older person's pass
Free bus travel is linked to the state pension age. You can get a bus pass for free travel when you reach the female state pension age (whether you're a man or a woman). This will change in the coming years to reflect the gradual change in pensionable age. You can check whether you are eligible for a free bus pass on GOV.UK.
Disabled person's bus pass
There is also a disabled person's bus pass available to Herefordshire residents with a permanent disability or with a disability that is expected to last at least one year. If you are unable to travel on a bus without the assistance of another person because of a disability, you can also apply for a companion pass.
Companion bus pass
Any Herefordshire resident who qualifies for a disabled person's bus pass on the grounds of disability, and because of that disability is unable to travel on a bus without the assistance of another person, can apply for a companion pass. The companion pass provides free travel on journeys that start in Herefordshire. Please note that your companion will not receive a separate pass and your companion cannot use your pass without you.