Under the National Concessionary Travel Scheme, NoWcard bus passes are available which allow travel at a reduced rate. The NoWcard scheme is administered by Lancashire County Council.
This scheme offers discounted bus travel for people who have reached state pension age and also people who have disabilities.
A senior railcard is available to anyone 60 years or over, you can save up to 1/3 on standard and first class rail fares throughout Great Britain.
Bus pass
If you live in Lancashire and either meet the age criteria or are disabled, you may be eligible for a NoWcard which entitles you to reduced cost travel within certain times.
The age of eligibility for concessionary travel for women is pension age and for men it is the pensionable age of a woman born on the same day. You can check eligibility on the NoWcard website.
View terms and conditions for the bus pass scheme on the NoWcard website.
NoWcard is a partnership between South Ribble Borough Council, the County Councils of Cumbria and Lancashire, Blackburn with Darwen and Blackpool Borough Councils and the 18 district councils of Lancashire and Cumbria.
Apply for a bus pass
If you are applying for the first time, and are of pensionable age, you can to apply online.
If you are applying for a disabled persons bus pass you will need to provide proof of your disability, depending on your disability you may need to apply direct to Nowcard.
To apply for a replacement pass you will need to contact the NoWcard Helpline on 03001 236 737.
Senior railcard
With a senior railcard anyone 60 years or over can save 1/3 on standard and first class rail fares throughout Great Britain for 12 whole months.
You can apply for a 1 year or a 3 year senior railcard.
Apply for a Senior Railcard
You can buy your Senior Railcard online or at a staffed station Ticket Office.
You can get a further 20% discount off the annual railcard, by contacting us prior to your application by calling us on 01772 625625. We will supply you with a promotional code to obtain a further 20% discount.
You will need to provide a valid passport or UK driving licence or National Identity number to verify your date of birth online and a digital/physical passport-style photo.
Renewing your railcard
You will be reminded via email or letter annually when your railcard is due for renewal.
View more information on railcard renewals on the Senior Railcard website.
Using your railcard
You can use your senior railcard for long and short trips at almost any time during the week and at weekends. The only restriction is for travel during the morning peak period, Monday to Friday (not including Public Holidays).
The times of morning off-peak services do vary by route, so it's best to check with ticket office staff before buying your tickets.