Ukrainian Travel Scheme

Free travel scheme for Ukrainian arrivals.

First Bus is pleased to support those fleeing the war in Ukraine by providing free onward travel to their destinations across our services.

First Bus is supporting the DfT initiative and is offering free onward bus travel to all Ukrainian refugees for the first 48hrs they're in the country, helping them travel for free to their sponsor's home. This will enable refugees to reach their final destination safely and at no cost.

The scheme is being communicated to host families welcoming refugees and will be visible (in Ukrainian and Russian communications) at ports of entry to the country.  This complements the offer being made by rail services in the UK and across Europe to provide safe and free passage for Ukrainians.

Refugees from Ukraine who have entered the UK will be able to our bus services for onward travel by showing the driver their Ukrainian passport and a rail/flight ticket or boarding pass, from within the previous 48hrs.