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.
Is travel free in London for over 60s?
If you live in England or Wales
If you live in London, you can travel free on buses, tubes and other transport when you’re 60, but only within London. In Wales you can get a bus pass when you reach 60. Enter your postcode to: apply for a bus pass from your local council.
What age goes free on Tube?
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.
Do you have to pay for a 5 year old on the tube?
Travelling with children
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. They must be travelling with an adult who is using pay as you go, or has a valid ticket (excluding Group Day Travelcards).
What age are children free on London buses?
Free and discounted school travel
Children 10 years old and under can travel on most London public transport for free. Children under 16 can travel on London buses and trams for free. If it’s not possible for your child to travel by bus, they may be eligible for Education Travel Payments.
Is TFL free for under 16?
Children aged 11-15 can get free and discounted travel on all our transport services with a Zip Oyster photocard.
What is the difference between 60+ and Freedom Pass?
Is the Freedom Pass different to 60+ Oyster Card? The Freedom Pass is specifically designed to serve pensioners, whereas the 60+ Oyster card is for those over 60. The Freedom Pass criteria is based off of the Women’s state pension age, which means that those over 66 are eligible for a Freedom Pass.
What becomes free at 60 UK?
In the UK, everyone over the age of 60 gets free prescriptions and NHS eye tests. You can also get free NHS dental treatment if you’re over 60 and claiming pension guarantee credits or other benefits if you’re under state pension age.
What free things can you get at 60?
Top 10 Discounts for Over-60s
- Ride the Rail. It’s really important for older people to keep a strong social network.
- Iceland Over-60s Discount.
- More Points at Boots.
- Movie Savings.
- Free TV.
- Cheaper Haircuts.
- Free Bus Pass.
- Free Prescriptions.
Is Underground free for over 60?
If you’re 60 or over and live in a London borough, you can get free travel on our transport services with an Oyster photocard.
What age do you have to pay for a child on a train?
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.
Do 5 year olds pay London Underground?
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.
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.
Do 7 year olds pay on the tube?
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.
Does a 10 year old need an Oyster card?
When you don’t need a 5-10 Zip Oyster photocard. Up to four children under 11 travel free with a fare-paying adult. Your child doesn’t need a photocard to: Travel free on buses and trams (unless they look older than 10)
Do Under 16s pay on London buses?
Children aged 11-15 travel for free on London’s buses and at child-rate Pay as you go Oyster fares on the underground (tube), DLR, London Overground and most National Rail services IF they have an 11-15 Zip Oyster photocard.
Does a 14 year old need an Oyster card?
Your child needs a valid Oyster photocard to get free travel on buses and trams, to get Travelcard season tickets and pay as you go at child rate. If your child is over 10 years and 11 months and under 16 on 31 August, they will need an Oyster photocard to travel.
Do 17 year olds pay for the bus London?
Children aged 16-17 can get free and discounted travel on all our transport services with a Zip Oyster photocard.
Are Freedom Passes being phased out?
We have now sent out all renewal passes to those we believe are still eligible for the Older Person’s Freedom Pass who held a 31 March 2022 expiry pass. We automatically renewed passes for Older Persons pass holders, who from our residency checks, were still living at the same address as shown on our records.
Why do Londoners get bus pass at 60?
It was then decided that the age must be equal for everyone, and London local government’s response was to reduce the age for men so everyone gets one at 60. This has remained despite the state pension age increasing.
What does a Freedom Pass entitle you to?
The Freedom Pass allows you to travel on local bus services across England during off-peak times – 9.30am to 11pm Monday to Friday and all day at other times.