Services and discounts if you're disabled that can help you travel around Bristol.

There are ways you can get support to use public transport, driving and get help with travel costs. 

Mencap have an easy read guide on Travelling and getting out and about Go to https://www.wellaware.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Easy-Read-Guide-to-Travel-and-Transport-services.pdf (opens new window).

Discounts on public transport

You may be able to get:

Help with travel to NHS places

If you need to travel to hospital or other NHS place for treatments or tests, you might be able to claim a refund on your travel costs. Find out more about the Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme Go to https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/help-with-health-costs/healthcare-travel-costs-scheme-htcs/ (opens new window) on the NHS website.

Driving 

You may be able to:

Travel training service

The City of Bristol College Travel Training Service is a travel training scheme for learners with additional support needs who wish to travel independently at the:

  • Ashley Down Centre
  • College Green Centre
  • South Bristol Skills Academy

Contact your college or education setting to see if they can offer a travel training service.

Independent travel training

Our Independent Travel Training (ITT) Programme is a free programme to help children and young people in Bristol to build confidence and develop skills for safe and independent travel. Find out about ITT, eligibility and how to refer a child or young person on our Independent travel training page.