Travel Discounts and Support | Children and Families Newcastle

There are many reasons for travelling in and around Newcastle, including:

getting to and from school or work
visiting loved ones
seeing and doing fun things

We want this to be as affordable as possible for you and whoever you travel with.

On this page, you can find the cheapest ways to travel. There are discounts for all ages and for those who have disabilities. You can also learn about support for getting around.

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 including learning disabilities. Free and heavily discounted travel.
Metro Gold Card	Metro	Metro Gold Card \| nexus.org.uk	Yearly discount for travel. Requires a 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	Free travel for a companion who helps a person with boarding, moving around and getting off a vehicle.
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.

Family Fund Mobility Support

If you have a disabled or seriously ill child under three, and would benefit from access to a car, the Family Fund Mobility Support programme could help.

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Motability Scheme

Motability is a charity which provides mobility solutions for disabled people. This includes help to lease a car, powered wheelchair or scooter.

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Tyne and Wear Travel Autism Guides

View these useful guides about travelling with autism in around Newcastle. There are guides for travel on the metro, bus and Shields Ferry.

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