Plymouth families can cut August travel costs for children

demoduck.co.uk editorial team 2026-07-30 12:50 2 min read

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Families in Plymouth can help stretch their holiday budget this August, with children aged 5 to 15 able to travel free on eligible local bus services.

The offer covers Plymouth Citybus and Stagecoach South West services starting in Plymouth and is intended to make school-holiday trips more affordable.

Free bus travel runs throughout August

Children aged 5 to 15 can use the offer throughout August on all registered Plymouth Citybus and Stagecoach South West local bus services starting in Plymouth. The source announcement does not state that every service operated by either company is included, so families should check the detailed terms before travelling.

The scheme forms part of the Government’s Great British Summer Savings campaign. It is designed to help families visit the coast, parks and attractions, travel into the city centre, or see friends and relatives without paying a bus fare for eligible children.

Which families and services are covered?

The key details are:

Age range: children aged 5 to 15
Period: throughout August 2026
Operators: Plymouth Citybus and Stagecoach South West
Coverage: registered local bus services starting in Plymouth
Cost: free travel for eligible children

The offer applies to local services starting in Plymouth, including journeys that allow families to explore the city and the wider area. The announcement does not provide further conditions, such as whether proof of age is required or how the free travel is claimed.

Check the travel details before setting out

Families planning day trips should review the full terms at Plymouth City Council’s summer bus fare offer page before travelling. That information should confirm the precise participating services and any practical requirements not included in the council’s announcement.

Councillor John Stephens, Cabinet Member for Strategic Planning and Transport, said the scheme would help families go further during the school holidays while reducing pressure on household budgets.

The council says the offer is available throughout August on registered qualifying services starting in Plymouth.

Source: Plymouth City Council

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Confirmed the offer runs throughout August 2026.
Confirmed eligibility for children aged 5 to 15.
Confirmed Plymouth Citybus and Stagecoach South West as the named operators.
Noted that the announcement does not provide full claiming instructions or every service c...

Plymouth City Council Check August bus travel details