Is it still possible to use a Merseytravel issued ENCTS Pass on the Mersey Ferry in the day time during the week and at the weekend or is this now limited to early morning and evening commuter services?
Thanks.
Yes. Valid after 0930 M-F and all day Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays,
but only to cross the river - i.e. you can't 'stay on' at the other side and complete the whole cruise. You can, however, alight, and get the next service an hour later. In practice, if you start at Seacombe and travel to Liverpool, you've probably got time to visit the desk at Liverpool and get your permit to board the same round journey.
From
the Merseytravel website
Where can I use it?
Merseytravel Over 60s pass - on local buses within the Merseyside boundary, on the Merseyrail network (City, Wirral and Northern lines within Merseyside and as far as Chester, Ellesmere Port and Ormskirk) and on the Mersey Ferries for direct river crossings (not River Explorer or Special Cruises). You cannot use the pass on coach excursions, special bus services, excursions, National Express or Merseylink, on rail journeys outside the Merseyrail network such as journeys between Chester and Liverpool via Runcorn or between Chester and Newton-le-Willows via Runcorn East.
English National Concessionary Travel Pass issued to Merseyside residents - on most buses in Merseyside, on the Merseyrail network as far as Chester, Ellesmere Port and Ormskirk and on the Mersey Ferries for direct river crossings (not River Explorer or Special Cruises) plus local bus services anywhere in England. You cannot use the pass on coach excursions, special bus services, excursions, National Express or Merseylink, on rail journeys outside the Merseyrail network such as journeys between Chester and Liverpool via Runcorn or between Chester and Newton-le-Willows via Runcorn East.
When can I use it?
Merseytravel Over 60s pass
In Merseyside - on buses, trains and Mersey Ferries (direct river crossings) - all day on Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays. Any time Monday to Friday, except for journeys which start between 6.30am and 9.30am
English National Concessionary Travel Pass issued to Merseyside residents.
In Merseyside - on buses trains and Mersey Ferries (direct river crossings) - all day on Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays. Any time Monday to Friday, except for journeys which start between 6.30am and 9.30am
Elsewhere in England - on buses only (not trains or Mersey Ferries) - all day on Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays. Monday to Friday between 9.30am - 11pm.
Just turn up at the booking desk at either Liverpool or Seacombe, show your Merseyside issued ENCTS pass, and you're given a QR coded ticket such as the one below (from my journey last week). This is scanned by staff before you board the vessel.
