Travel for less

If you’re aged over 66 or have mobility issues you may be eligible for free access to public transport in Nottingham & Nottinghamshire with a Concessionary Travel Pass. The Robin Hood card for bus, tram and train travel also offers discounts for under 19s and students. There is also support available if you cycle or drive.

Robin Hood Travel Discounts

The Robin Hood card for bus, tram and train travel in Nottingham & Nottinghamshire also offers discounts for under 19’s and students as well as a concessionary scheme for older people and people with a disability. For more information please visit the Robin Hood Network website.

Concessionary & Disabled Person's Travel Passes

If you’re aged over 66 or have mobility issues, disabilities or meet other criteria, you could be entitled to free access to public transport in Nottingham with a Concessionary Travel Pass. For more information and to apply please visit your council's website below:

Nottingham City Council Residents Nottinghamshire County Council Residents

Get a Railcard

A range of railcards are available that offer discounts on rail travel. Be sure to visit railcard.co.uk to see if you are eligible and how to apply.

16-25 Railcard

For those aged 16-25, save a 1/3 off rail fares for days out, seeing family and friends and even festivals!

Senior Railcard

For those aged 60 and over, save 1/3 off rail fares for days out, holidays, seeing family and friends, and theatre trips!

Two Together Railcard

For two named people travelling together, get an average annual saving of £129 plus special partner discounts!

Disabled Persons Railcard

If you have a disability that makes travelling by train difficult, you may qualify for a Disabled Persons Railcard

26-30 Railcard

Valid for those aged 26-30. For just £30, save 1/3 on most rail fares to travel across Britain for a year!

Family & Friends Railcard

Children aged 5-15 get 60% discount on kids fares! Up to four adults and four children can travel on one card.

Network Railcard

For those travelling in the South East, aged 16 or over. Get an average annual saving of £191 plus partner discounts.

For those aged 16 or 17. Enjoy 50% off standard Anytime, Off-Peak, Advance and Season tickets, for just £30 a year.

Veterans Railcard

If you are a veteran of the UK Armed Forces, you may qualify for a Veterans Railcard. Save a 1/3 on most rail fares.

Visit railcard.co.uk to see if you are eligible and how to apply.

Fill Up For Less

If you are looking to save money every time you fill up your vehicle, be sure to visit the gocompare.co.uk website. By inputting your postcode you can find and compare pricing on fuel at your local petrol stations.

Nottingham City Council Specific Schemes

E-bike Hire Scheme

Want a fun, sustainable way to travel across the city? Bike hire operator Lime has launched an electric bike (e-bike) rental scheme in Nottingham, in partnership with Nottingham City Council. Users can pick up and return Lime e-bikes from a network of designated e-bike-hire bays across the city.

Some features of the e-bikes include:

Built-in front and rear lights – with rear lights that indicate when users brake
An electric motor to help riders climb hills and restart their ride when stopped/stationary at traffic lights or zebra crossings
A phone holder, allowing riders to easily navigate without having to stop and check directions
Built-in baskets to help people carry shopping or bags
A range of 64 km with batteries monitored by Lime so they can be charged when they run low

Lime will offer 50% off the cost of e-bike rides for lower income residents via its Lime Access programme. The programme provides eligible riders – including existing concession pass holders, key workers, students and jobseekers – with unlimited discounts with Lime, helping them to get where they need to go in a safe, sustainable and affordable way.

For more information on the scheme please click here to visit the Transport Nottingham website.

Bike2Work Scheme

If you can cycle, there is support available through the Bike2Work scheme which employers can sign up for to offer savings on new bikes to their employees – often with discounts in partnership with local bicycle shops. Find out more at bike2workscheme.co.uk

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