Eligibility and when to apply for a Senior Pass

On 6 April 2010, there were changes to the way in which English National Concessionary Passes are issued.

If your 60th birthday falls after the 6 April 2010, the date you will become eligible for a pass is shown in the table below. You can apply a few weeks before your eligibility date.

You can also calculate your pensionable age on the DirectGov website

This does not affect Disabled or Blind passes.

Dates of eligibility for Senior bus passes

If your birthday falls within these dates... ...you are eligible for your pass from this date

Between 6 July and 5 August 1951 6 November 2012
Between 6 August and 5 September 1951 6 January 2013
Between 6 September and 5 October 1951 6 March 2013
Between 6 October and 5 November 1951 6 May 2013
Between 6 November and 5 December 1951 6 July 2013
Between 6 December and 5 January 1952 6 September 2013
Between 6 January and 5 February 1952 6 November 2013
Between 6 February and 5 March 1952 6 January 2014
Between 6 March and 5 April 1952 6 March 2014
Between 6 April and 5 May 1952 6 May 2014
Between 6 May and 5 June 1952 6 July 2014

FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions

Senior Pass Terms and Conditions