£1 Travel pass for young people in Wales: Making travel easier and more affordable

Say hello to Wales’ cheapest bus ticket

If you’re aged 5-21 and living in Wales, you can now hop on board almost any bus in Wales for just £1 a journey or grab unlimited day travel for £3.

To get this game-changing offer, 16-21 year olds need to apply for a mytravelpass - this is a free card that proves your age and unlocks discounts. Already got one? You’re good to go. Haven’t applied yet? Do it now (it takes up to six weeks to arrive).

5-15 year olds don’t need a mytravelpass and can just pop on a bus to get the cheaper fare.

Why this £1 bus fare matters

This isn’t just about saving money. It’s about:

Affordable travel in Wales → cheaper commuting to work, college, or apprenticeships.
Sustainable transport → fewer cars on the road, lower emissions, cleaner air.
Freedom and independence → whether it’s visiting friends, hitting the beach, or exploring a new town, buses just became your budget-friendly ticket to anywhere.

How the £1 mytravelpass works

Age: 16-21 and living in Wales.
Cost: £1 per single journey, £3 unlimited day travel.
Where: Across most bus operators in Wales, including big names like Arriva, Stagecoach, First Cymru and TrawsCymru. Not valid on National Express, Megabus, FlixBus, or sightseeing buses.

To apply for a free mytravelpass and see the list of which operators are included visit: mytravelpass.tfw.wales

Wales leading the way in sustainable travel

Public transport can feel pricey, but by making bus travel cheaper than your morning coffee, we are:

Encouraging young people to ditch the car and choose greener ways to get around.
Helping students, apprentices, and young workers keep more money in their pockets.
Supporting local bus services so they remain a lifeline for rural and urban communities alike.

It’s part of a wider push to make sustainable travel in Wales the go-to choice, not the expensive option.

Parents, this means cheaper family days out. Employers, it means young staff can get to work affordably. Communities, it means more people can access education, work, and leisure without relying on cars.

The £1 bus pass Wales is about fairness, opportunity, and sustainability, wrapped up in one affordable travel ticket.

All aboard

So, if you’re 16–21, don’t wait. Apply for your mytravelpass today and get ready to explore Wales, for less than the price of an ice cream. If you’re 5-15 just jump on a bus and start your journey.

Photo credit: Transport for Wales