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Can you use a UK bus pass in Guernsey?

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Robert Guerrero

Updated on March 15, 2026

We advise you to travel with a current valid passport for all passengers travelling if you hold them, including children and infants. However, you can also travel to Guernsey from the UK with current valid authority issued photographic identification such as a driving licence, bus pass or disabled badge.

Also asked, can I use my senior bus pass in Guernsey?

Bus passengers that are aged 65 years and over and reside in Guernsey, Alderney or Herm are eligible to apply for the concessionary bus pass and are encouraged to take advantage of the scheme by obtaining one.

Also, what ID do you need to travel to Guernsey? Travelling to the Channel Islands

All EU, EEA and Swiss nationals must show a valid passport or identity card on arrival in Jersey or Guernsey. Citizens from other countries must show a valid passport on arrival. You may also require a visa. Jersey and Guernsey have a similar visa requirement as the UK.

Just so, can I use my bus pass in the Channel Islands?

No, UK bus passes not valid. All journeys cost £2.30 flat fare regardless of distance.

CAN bus passes be used anywhere?

You can use your Freedom Pass on all London buses and trams, and if it has a rose on it, it's also valid for bus journeys across England.

Related Question Answers

Is there a hop on hop off bus in Guernsey?

There is a flat fare of £2 per single journey or £5 for a 1 day bus pass, which is excellent value and you can use it as a hop on hop off bus in Guernsey with a 1 day pass.

Can I use my English bus pass in Jersey?

UK concessionary passes are not valid for travel on Jersey bus services. Jersey concessionary travel passes are only available to those who currently reside in Jersey. New or replacement passes will not be issued by LibertyBus without proof of residency being shown.

How much is a bus pass in Jersey?

Jersey Buses
Jersey Multi-Journey Bus Pass Price £
Weekend Pass (for Saturdays & Sundays Only) Individual: £10.85 Group*: £27.60
5 Day Pass (for consecutive days only) Individual: £23.85 Group*: £62.30
3 Day Pass (for consecutive days only) Individual: £16.25 Group*: £41.50
1 Day Pass Individual: £6.50 Group*: £16.15

Is there a hop on hop off bus in Jersey?

Jersey also offers a 'hop on hop off' ticket, which is designed for visitors. This offers unlimited travel on Jersey's transit system for 1, 2, 3 or 7 days and can be purchased at Liberation Station. Concessionary passes are available for older people in Jersey who are then permitted to ride the bus for free.

Can I use my senior bus pass in Jersey?

?Senior citizens of pensionable age living in Jersey are entitled to a concessionary travel pass. This allows free travel on Jersey's bus services.

Do you need a UK passport to go to Guernsey?

Although British citizens do not require passports to travel to Guernsey and the Channel Islands, due to increased security, the majority of airlines now require that you produce valid photo identification at check in and they may refuse boarding if you do not do so.

Can I fly to Guernsey from the UK?

Fly to Guernsey

UK visitors, who are fully vaccinated, will be able to come back to The Islands of GuernseyGuernsey, Alderney, Sark and Herm – from 1st July, with no testing or self-isolation requirements on arrival.

How much is a citizen card UK?

Your ID card

A standard application costs £15 and takes up to 21 days. If you need your card urgently, we have a fast track application process which costs £30 and takes 1-2 working days.

Which airlines fly to Guernsey from UK?

Airlines: Easyjet, British Airways, Aurigny

British Airways (BA) and EasyJet schedule daily flights all year round to Jersey from London Gatwick airport. Aurigny schedule daily flights to Guernsey all year round.

Is Guernsey part of the UK?

Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man are not part of the UK but are self-governing dependencies of the Crown.

When can I visit Guernsey?

The 1st July 2021 has been named as the earliest point that our borders will be able to reopen completely with no country or regional variations. This is subject to the progression of the local vaccination programme, as well as the developing situation in the rest of the world.

Can I use Guernsey currency in the UK?

However, Guernsey currency is commonly seen and circulated on the island of Jersey. Although you cannot use Guernsey currency in the UK, you are permitted to use UK currency on Guernsey. In addition to this, Scottish and Northern Irish notes can be used on the island, as they are recognised as legal tender in the UK.

How long is the ferry to Guernsey?

The ferry from Portsmouth to Guernsey takes 7 hours on board our conventional ferry Commodore Clipper.

How do I become a citizen of Guernsey?

To apply for citizenship in Guernsey, you must spend there at least one year as a permanent resident. So you must have spent at least 6 years in Guernsey after your first entry as an investor or entrepreneur before you apply for Guernsey (British) passport.

Can I use my OAP bus pass anywhere in England?

What transport concessions could I get as an older person? The main national public transport concessions available to older people are: Free older person's bus pass means you can travel free on local buses in England.

Can OAP bus pass be used on trains?

Buses, trams and trains

Travel free on bus, tram, Tube, DLR, London Overground and TfL Rail. We've changed the hours you can travel with your Older Person's Freedom Pass to reduce crowding on our services and help social distancing. You will only be able to travel on our services from 09:00, Monday to Friday.

Can I use my senior bus pass anywhere in England?

In England you can apply for a free older person's bus pass when you either reach the female State Pension age (whether you're a man or a woman), or celebrate your 60th birthday in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The pass will give you free travel on local buses anywhere in England.

How do I get a bus pass UK?

If you live in England or Wales

In Wales you can get a bus pass when you reach 60. Enter your postcode to: apply for a bus pass from your local council. check if you can get one sooner.

How do I apply for a bus pass UK?

How to use your pass on the bus. Once you've received your concessionary bus pass, you can start using it straight away. Just hold it against the reader on the ticket machine by the driver. Wait for the green light or listen for a beep - then remove your pass, take your receipt, and find a seat.

Can you use your Scottish bus pass in England?

No. English bus passes are not accepted in Scotland and vice versa. Only passes issued by City of Edinburgh Council work on the trams as they're funded by the council. Other Scottish passes aren't accepted on the trams.

Can I use my free bus pass on Manchester trams?

Under the 'Local Concessionary Travel Scheme' your pass entitles you to travel for free on all buses within Greater Manchester between 9.30am and midnight, Monday to Friday, and all day at weekends and on public holidays. Your pass also entitles you to add tram and train to your pass, for an annual charge.

Can I use my bus pass on Edinburgh buses?

Bus and long-distance coach travel in Scotland. You are eligible for a free bus pass if you're aged 60 or over. You can use it on almost all local and long distance bus services, apart from a few services such as premium-fare night buses and city sightseeing buses. You can use it for as many journeys as you want.

Do you get free train travel at 60?

You're eligible for a Senior Railcard if you are 60 years old or over. You can buy one up to two weeks before your 60th birthday if you buy online, but it'll only be valid from your birthday onwards. If you buy from a station, you'll have to be 60 or over on the day you do it.