Guidance

Guests travelling to and within the UK: Homes for Ukraine

Information about free travel schemes available for Ukrainians travelling to and onward within the UK.

• From: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government and Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
• Published: 16 January 2023
• Last updated: 15 September 2025 — See all updates

Onward travel

Ukrainian arrivals can access free onward travel from their port of entry to their final destination via national rail, light rail and certain bus and coach services across England, Scotland and Wales. Guests have 48 hours from arrival in the UK to complete their journey.

To make use of this scheme, guests will need to show their Ukrainian passport and a boarding pass or ticket showing their arrival into the UK. The offer is valid across all train operators in England, Scotland and Wales

Travel in London

Guests will also be able to travel for free across London using TfL’s London Underground, Docklands Light Railway (DLR), and bus and tram services, so they can reach their destination as quickly as possible.

To find out more about rail travel schemes go to National Rail.

Published 16 January 2023

Last updated 15 September 2025 + show all updates

1. 15 September 2025

   Information brought up to date.

2. 16 January 2023

   First published.