Free bus travel for kids this Easter
Getting out and about during the school holidays is even easier, with the return of free travel for under-16’s on buses across the region.
Free bus travel for under‑16s is back this Easter, running from 3 to 19 April. Thanks to funding from the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority, under‑16s can hop on almost all local buses at no cost throughout the holiday period.
There’s no need to book or prepare anything in advance. Under-16s can simply board the bus for free.
Whether you’re planning a trip to a museum, a park or the beach, days out with family and friends just got a little more affordable.
Frequently Asked Questions
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It runs from Friday 3 to Sunday 19 April (inclusive) to cover most school holidays.
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Under-16s travelling in the area, regardless of where they live.
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Under-16s can travel free on almost all bus journeys starting in the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority area (Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol, South Gloucestershire) and North Somerset. Almost all buses are free (see exclusions below).
A small number of local bus services travel across the boundary into neighbouring counties. If travelling on these services, under-16s will get free travel on their outbound journey, but will need to pay for the return trip. If you are unsure if this applies to your service, please check with the bus driver before travelling.
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Included:
- First Bus
- Stagecoach
- Faresaver
- Eurocoaches
- Libra 94 service
- Big Lemon
- CT Coaches
- WESTlink
- Bristol Park & Ride services
- Bath Park & Ride services
Not included:
- Tour buses
- School buses
- Community transport
- Special event buses
- Services with premium fares for part of the route, such as:
- A1 and A3 Airport Flyer
- A4 if starting or ending at Bristol Airport
- Stagecoach Falcon
If you believe you were wrongly charged, please keep your ticket, and contact the bus operator for a refund.
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Yes, there is no need to register or do anything in advance. There is also no need to travel with a fare paying adult.
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The age eligibility for this offer is the same as when normally buying a child ticket on the majority of buses in the area. If the driver can’t be sure how old they are, they may be required to pay a full adult fare. So, it’s advisable to carry ID if they have some.
