Transport Information Page

Since April 2002, The Welsh Assembly Government has provided free travel to all men and women over 60 resident in Wales and persons who meet certain disability criteria. The pass is valid only on local bus services throughout Wales. It cannot be used to make rail journeys or for travel on express coach services.

This page aims to answer any questions you may have about your bus pass – if you do require any further information please don’t hesitate to contact Kevin Sales on 01656 642591 or email transportation@bridgend.,gov.uk

- Who can have a pass?

- How much does a pass cost?

- How long does the pass last?

- When can I use my pass?

- What if the pass is lost, damaged or stolen?

- How to use your pass?

- How you can apply?

To be entitled to a pass you must be a resident of Bridgend County Borough and be over 60 years of age or registered disabled at any age.

The bus pass is funded by the Welsh Assembly Government and managed Local Authority.

The pass does not have any expiry date and is valid for the lifetime of the holder – however, if it is not required anymore then it should be returned to the issuer.

Your pass is valid all day everyday – only on local bus services within Wales and also some cross boarder services e.g. to Hereford, Gloucester and Bristol. It is valid on the new Traws Cambria Services (except Cardiff – Carmarthen) and on the summer Beacons Bus Service. It is not valid on the express service 100 Swansea to Cardiff which calls at Sarn Parc but a reduced fare is available.

The bus pass can be used to obtain half fares on National Express Coach Services

Transport Co-ordinating Manager
Street Scene
Communities Directorate
Bridgend County Borough Council
Waterton Lane
Waterton
Bridgend
CF31 3YP

Telephone: 01656 642559
Fax: 01656 642589
Email: transportation@bridgend.gov.uk

You must show your pass to the driver in order that your journey can be authorised.

We recommend that you visit one of the centres listed below, together with either a birth certificate, passport or pension book as proof of age and a utility bill, council tax bill or driving licence as proof of address. These can be checked and returned to you immediately. A recent passport approved colour photograph is also required. If you are unable to visit any of the centres listed below, somebody can submit the application on your behalf.

Benefits Section,

Civic Offices,

Angel Street,

01656 643342.

Aberkenfig Library,

Heol Llyfrau,

Aberkenfig,

01656 754820.

Maesteg Library,

North Lane,

Maesteg,

01656 754835.

Porthcawl Information Point,

Old Police Station,

John Street,

01656 782211.

Ogmore Vale Lifecentre,

Aber Road,

Penllwyngwent,

Ogmore Vale,

01656 840880.

Pencoed Library,

Pen-y-Bont Road,

Pencoed,

01656 754840.

Pyle Lifecentre,

Helig Fan,

Pyle,

01656 754850.

Bus / coach and railtimetable information is available from travel Line Cymru on 0871 200 22 33. Local bus timetables can be obtained from Bridgend Bus Station, subject to availability.

Some services are operated by low floor access buses which provide facilities for wheelchairs. Express Bus Services (EXCEL) have a wheelchair lift but can only accommodate one wheelchair. Other services are operated by buses with steps. Further information can be obtained on 01792 572255 from First Cymru Buses LTD.

Valleys Lines Senior Railcard. If you are over 60 you can purchase for £5 at Bridgend Railway Station a Valleys Lines Senior railcard which is valid for one year.

This gives you half price Cheap Day Return Fares after 9.00am on Arriva Trains Wales on the Cardiff Valleys Lines Network which includes Maesteg, the Vale of Glamorgan line, Penarth and the branch lines north of Cardiff. Unfortunately this Railcard is not valid for tickets purchased at Pyle and users are advised to rebook from Bridgend. The Railcard is not valid on First Great Western trains or to Newport /Pyle and beyond.

The fares from Maesteg and Bridgend to Cardiff are the same to the other valley stations i.e. you can travel to Pontypridd, Merthyr, Caerphilly for the same fare. The fares to Barry via Llantwit Major are cheaper.

This rail card gives Senior Rail Card 34% reduction on certain rail tickets but not the cheap apex tickets. An application form for the card is available from Bridgend Railway Station. There is a charge for this card

Train timetable information is available from 0845 7 48 49 50. Local timetables are available from Bridgend Railway Station or from Arriva Trains Wales on 0845 6061 660

All trains servicing local stations carry ramps for access but if you are using Bridgend Bus station and traveling Disabled traveling to Cardiff / Port Talbot or beyond you should telephone Arriva Trains Wales disabled assistance on 0845 300 3005 at least 24 hours in advance or making your journey.