Transport to work

• Access to work
• Free bus fares
• Disabled person’s railcard

Access to Work

If you are not able to use public transport, you may be entitled to help with the cost of getting to work by other means. This help comes under the Access to Work scheme. You can get further information from the Access to Work adviser at your local Jobcentre Plus.

Bus fares

If you live in England, Scotland or Wales, you may be entitled to free bus travel at certain times of day. You might qualify for this if you are not eligible to hold a driving licence or if you receive certain benefits.

If you live in Northern Ireland, you may be eligible for a half-fare bus pass. You might qualify for this if you are not eligible to hold a driving licence, receive certain benefits or if you have a learning disability.

• More information about bus fares in England 
• More information about bus fares in Northern Ireland
• More information about bus fares in Scotland
• More information about bus fares in Wales

Disabled Person’s Railcard

If you have epilepsy and take anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs) you can apply for a Disabled Person’s Railcard.  You will need to pay for this, but it will save you money if you regularly travel by train. The Railcard gives an adult a discount of up to a third on a range of rail tickets. The same discount also applies to one adult who is with the railcard holder.

You can get an application form for a Disabled Person’s Railcard from some railway stations, online at www.disabledpersons-railcard.co.uk, by telephoning Rail Travel made Easy on 0845 605 0525, or by calling the Epilepsy Helpline.