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As the weather improves, discover ways to get out and about for less.
Free local bus journeys
Once you hit State Pension age in England, which is currently 66 for both men and women, you can apply to your local council for an older person’s bus pass and travel on local buses for free. If you live in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland, you can apply earlier, after reaching 60.
■ Visit gov.uk/apply-for-elderly-person-bus-pass for England information
Cut coach costs
Fancy a coach trip further afield? The National Express Senior Coachcard costs £15 plus £3 postage, and gives people aged 60 or over a third off standard and fully flexible fares for 12 months, with no restrictions on peak or off peak times.
■ Visit nationalexpress.com/en/offers/coachcards/senior
Save on train travel
If you prefer travelling by train, check out a Senior Railcard. These cost £30 for one year or £70 for three years, but anyone aged 60 or over then gets a third off train fares, apart from journeys within London and the South East during morning rush hour. Senior Railcard holders are estimated to save £76 a year on average.
■ Visit senior-railcard.co.uk
Offers on days out by train
If you do travel by National Rail, you can take advantage of two for the price of one entry to top attractions around Great Britain. Some of the most popular options include the London Eye, Tower Bridge and Cadbury World, but you could also save at everything from castles and gardens to zoos, museums or even a Bridgerton tour of Bath.
■ Find out more at DaysOutGuide.co.uk
