26 January
Update 13 May 2021:
Changes to concessionary pass use from Monday 17 May
Previously, concessionary pass holders attending early morning COVID-19 vaccination appointments have been able to board a bus or tram for free in the Nottingham area for journeys made before 9.30am on weekdays.
As lockdown restrictions ease, public transport is getting busier and as a large number of people have since had vaccinations, a decision has been agreed between Nottingham City Council and local operators to no longer permit free travel to most concessionary pass holders before 9.30am on weekdays on any local bus or tram, effective from start of service on Monday 17 May.
The exception to the rule is that Nottingham City Council issued Mobility pass holders will be able to continue to access this benefit for the foreseeable future.
26 January 2021
To help people get to their Covid-19 vaccine appointments as safely and easily as possible, we’re providing free travel to concessionary card holders before 9.30am.
We’ve worked with bus and tram operators to extend the existing free travel – which already applies from 9.30am until 11pm – to help people make early appointments.
This applies to both Nottingham and Nottinghamshire concessionary card holders making an essential journey to receive their vaccine. Just present your appointment letter with your card when boarding.
We’ve also added the King’s Meadow vaccination site to the Medilink route to give people more ways to get to their jabs.
Remember – we all still need to stay home, stay safe, and avoid unnecessary journeys wherever possible – but travelling for your vaccination is essential travel, and don’t forget you must wear a face covering when on public transport.
Travel to vaccination centres
City Hospital
The Medilink bus runs between City Hospital, QMC, Queens Drive Park & Ride and Wilkinson Street Park & Ride. View the Medilink timetable
NCT buses
- Hucknall Road – Brown Line 15, 16, 17
- Edwards Lane – Purple Line 87, 88, 89.
- Blue Line 40 operates around the City Hospital Campus
- Grey 53, 54 stop on Valley Road, providing links along the Ring Road.
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- The threes line runs regularly down Hucknall Road
Cripps Health Centre
NCT buses
- Orange 34 operates into University Park Campus, with George Green Library the closest stop.
- Orange 35 and 36 provide a frequent service along Derby Road, alight at the Lenton Hall named stop and walk onto campus.
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- i4 runs along Derby Road, alight at the Lenton Hall named stop and walk onto campus.
Gamston Community Centre
NCT buses
- Green 5 and 7 stop close by at Gamston Morrisons and provide a direct link to West Bridgford Centre.
CT4N
- 22, 23, 33 – get off at Morrisons
Forest Recreation Ground
Tram – the tram has a dedicated stop at The Forest.
NCT buses
- Brown 15, 16, 17;
- Lime 56, 57, 58, 59;
- Yellow 68, 69, 70, 71
- Purple 87, 88, 89
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- The threes line runs regularly down Hucknall Road
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King’s Meadow Campus
Medilink – is currently running a service to the King’s Meadow Campus from Queens Drive Park & Ride and Wilkinson Street Park & Ride.
Queens Medical Centre
Medilink – the bus runs between City Hospital, QMC, Queens Drive Park & Ride and Wilkinson Street Park & Ride.
Tram – the tram has a dedicated stop with a direct link into the QMC
NCT buses
- Orange Line 34, 35, 36 buses from the City Centre, stopping outside Derby Road.
- Grey 53, 54 stop at the QMC, providing direct links to Arnold and Clifton along the Ring Road.
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- i4 and indigo buses run along Derby Road from the city centre stopping outside QMC
CT4N
- 18 stops at QM
Linkbus
- L2, L5 and L12
Richard Herrod Centre
NCT buses
- Richard Herrod Centre is a short walk from our Lilac 27 or Blue 39 buses.
- Lilac 27 stops on Coningswath Road – alight at the Huckerby’s Field stop and walk over Huckerby’s Field to the Centre. Lilac 27 is operated by double deck buses and provides greater capacity.
- Blue 39 stops on Valley Road – alight at the stop named Foxhill Road Centre.
Easylink – Operated by CT4N, Easylink provides a door to door bus service for those who find the main bus and tram network difficult to use. For more information visit their website.
