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This summer, children and young people aged 5 to 15 can travel free on participating bus services from 1 August to 31 August as part of the UK Government’s Great British Summer Savings campaign.

The offer aims to help families save money during the school holidays while encouraging more people to travel by bus for days out, shopping trips, visits to friends and family, and other leisure journeys.

Participating Bus Operators

Free travel is available with the following participating operators:

• Arriva - https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/kidsfreesummer26
• First Bus - https://www.firstbus.co.uk/planning-your-journey/great-british-summer
• Globe - http://www.globeholidays.co.uk/Bus-Services
• Stagecoach - https://www.stagecoachbus.com/promos-and-offers/national/kids-go-free
• Stringers - https://www.stringerscoaches.co.uk/buses.htm
• Transdev - https://www.transdevbus.co.uk/news/great-british-summer-savings/ 
• Connexions - https://www.connexionsbuses.com/

Terms and Conditions

For full details, eligibility criteria and any operator-specific terms and conditions, please visit the relevant bus operator's website before travelling.

Find Out More

Further information about the Great British Summer Savings initiative is available on the GOV.UK website https://www.gov.uk/government/news/schools-out-free-bus-travel-for-kids-set-to-launch-in-summer-holiday-cost-of-living-boost.

Please check before you travel whether the bus operator you want to use is taking part in the scheme so you can make the most of free bus travel throughout August.