Travel Discounts and Support

There are many wonderful places worth visiting in the North East. From museums to parks to the beautiful coast. Our metro, buses, ferry and trains can help you get around.

On this page, you can find the cheapest way to travel. There are discounts for all ages and for those who have disabilities. You can also find support available to anyone who is disabled. 

Click on the links below to find more information and how to get these discounts.

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 Children, Young People and Families  

Name  Transport Ages   Website  Details  
Children under 5  Metro, bus, ferry, rail Under 5  Children under five | nexus.org.uk  Travel for free on all public transport in Tyne and Wear.
Kids go free  Metro, ferry 3 to 11  Kids go free on Metro | nexus.org.uk  Free travel all day every day.
Under 16 Pop card   Metro, bus, ferry, rail Under 16  Under 16 Pop card | nexus.org.uk 

Discount travel in all zones.

Gives the cheapest fares for those under 16.

Pop Blue   Metro  16 to 21  Pop blue | nexus.org.uk  Discount travel in all zones.
Explorer North East Metro, bus, ferry, rail All ages Explorer Ticket | Unlimited Travel in the North East | Network One Offers a whole day's unlimited travel in Tyne and Wear and beyond. 

Rail Cards  

Rail

All ages 

Railcards | National Rail 

Rail cards for all ages and needs.

Disabilities (including learning disabilities)  

Name  Transport Website  Details  
Concessionary Travel Pass (CT pass) Metro, bus, ferry, rail 

Concessionary travel pass | Newcastle City Council

For people with disabilities (PI/VI/HI) including learning disabilities.

Free and heavily discounted travel.

Metro Gold Card  Metro Metro Gold Card | nexus.org.uk 

Yearly discount for travel.

Requires an Concessionary Travel Pass. 

Disabled Persons Railcard   Rail Disabled Persons Railcard | Official Retailer | National Rail  Get 1/3 off adult rail travel with a Disabled Persons Railcard.
TaxiCard  Taxi TaxiCard | nexus.org.uk  Helps people with mobility difficulties travel independently. Travel with approved taxi companies at discounted prices.  
Companion Card   Metro, bus, ferry, rail Companion Card | nexus.org.uk  Lets you take someone with you free of charge when you travel across the North East.
Bridge Card  Metro, Bus, Ferry Bridge Card | nexus.org.uk  Staff can help people who struggle because of age, disability, illness, or you simply lack confidence.
Blue badge  Car Disabled Parking and Blue Badge Scheme | Newcastle City Council  Park in disabled parking bays. 
Information from https://childrenandfamiliesnewcastle.org.uk/
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