Children under 11 years old travel for free on Tube, DLR, London Overground and TfL Rail, when accompanied by an adult who owns an Oyster card. Children between 11 and 15 years old travel for free on tube, DLR and London overground at a reduced rate, provided they have a badge with Oyster Zip 11-15 photo.
How do you travel around London with children?
Travelling with children
Children under five travel free with a fare-paying adult. If your child is under 11, they can travel free on: Buses and trams. Tube, DLR, London Overground, Elizabeth line and some National Rail services.
Do children need an Oyster card in London?
Children under 11 travel free on most public transport services in London when accompanied by a fare-paying adult, or with a 5-10 Zip Oyster photocard. Children aged 11 to 15 years old can get free or discounted travel with a Zip Oyster photocard, or a Young Visitor discount.
Are London tubes free for children?
Children under the age of 11 travel free on London´s buses and trams, with or without an adult, at any time, and don’t need a ticket. Children under the age of 11 also travel free on London Underground, DLR (Docklands Light Railway), overground and TFL rail without a ticket if they’re accompanied by a paying adult.
Does a 7 year old need a tube ticket?
Children 5-10 years old
Under-11s can travel free at any time on London’s buses and trams without a ticket. They can also travel free at any time on the Tube, London Overground and DLR (Docklands Light Railway) when they are travelling with an adult who has a valid ticket.
Are kids allowed in London taxi?
Taxis and minicabs (private hire vehicles)
If the driver doesn’t provide the correct child car seat, children can travel without one – but only if they travel on a rear seat: and wear an adult seat belt if they’re 3 or older.
Do children pay for London transport?
All kids under 11 can travel free at any time on buses and trams. Up to four kids under 11 can travel free at any time on Tube, DLR, London Overground, and TfL Rail services when accompanied by an adult.
Is Oyster free for kids?
Children aged 5-10 get free travel on all our transport services with a Zip Oyster photocard.
What is the cheapest way to get around London?
How to travel cheap in London
- Get an Oyster card.
- Go contactless.
- Know where you’re travelling to.
- Avoid travelling during peak hours.
- Take the bus for long distances.
- Take advantage of the Hopper fare.
- Rent a bike when it’s sunny.
- Walk wherever possible.
Are children free on trains?
They are expected to sit on the lap of an accompanying adult for the duration of the journey. Children aged 4-11 receive a 50% discount. Children aged 12 and above pay full price on regional trains.
Does a 12 year old need an Oyster card?
Children aged 11-15 can get free and discounted travel on all our transport services with a Zip Oyster photocard.
Do 10 year olds pay on London Underground?
Children aged 11-15 need a child ticket of their own to get a discounted fare – they pay half price compared to adult fares on the tube.
How much does a child Oyster card cost?
There’s a £7 fee for the Oyster card (non-refundable). Single fares and the daily cap for the underground and buses-only are 50% cheaper than adult fares.
Is it legal for a child to sit on lap in taxi?
A child can only travel in a taxi or private hire vehicle without a child car seat if he or she sits in the back. Children older than three years old must use the car’s adult seat belt. Children under three should not use a seat belt.
Do you need a carseat in London?
Children must normally use a child car seat until they’re 12 years old or 135 centimetres tall, whichever comes first. Children over 12 or more than 135cm tall must wear a seat belt. You can choose a child car seat based on your child’s height or weight.
Can a 3 year old sit in a taxi?
Children aged between 3 and 12 years old (or who are at least 135 cm tall) can travel in the rear of a taxi, private hire vehicle or minicab but they must use an appropriate child seat, if one is available. If one is not available or is not suitable, they must use a seat belt.
Do 8 year olds pay on the tube?
Up to 4 children aged 5 -10 years old can travel free on the following Transport for London services when accompanied by an adult travelling with a valid ticket. Children travelling free do not require tickets and will be allowed through ticket gates by staff. The accompanying adult should use gates as normal.
Are buses still free in London?
Buses are an easy and affordable way to travel around London, with 95% of Londoners living within 400 meters of a bus stop and our Hopper fare giving you unlimited journeys within one hour of touching in for just £1.65. Find out more about our fares.
How much is a 7 day tube pass?
Travelcard prices start at £14.40 for a central London 1 day Travelcard and go up to £70.30 for a 7 day Travelcard covering zones 1-6. Child Travelcards are approximately half these prices.
What is the easiest way to get around London?
The London Underground (Tube) is the easiest way to get around London. The London Underground (or Tube) as it is affectionately known, makes it easy to get around London. The Tube is a series of 11 underground rail lines that move you quickly and easily around the city.
What age are children free on trains UK?
Children under five years of age may accompany fare-paying passengers free of charge, unless the Train Company you want to use specifies otherwise in their notices and other publications.