Armed Forces Day 2026

Free Bus travel for the Armed Forces Community

We are delighted to offer free bus travel* to the Armed Forces Community on Saturday 27th June 2026 to Celebrate and support Armed Forces Day.

We want to show our appreciation to the Armed Forces community, serving troops, veterans and cadets by providing free travel* across our bus network on Armed Forces Day.

Who can travel for free?

• Members of the Armed Forces in uniform or wearing medals
• Members of the Armed Forces who present a valid identification card
• Members of the Cadet Forces in uniform
• A veteran displaying valid identification such as the MOD-issued Veteran’s Badge or wearing medals.

We hope the free travel will help those attending the many commemorative events to show their support to the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community.

If you're a serving troop, veteran or cadet, come and enjoy free travel* with us.

Find an event

To find an event near you, visit the Armed Forces Day website to see what’s happening near you.

*Please note free travel is not available on special event, Night Bus Services or Airport services.