What Age Is London Tube Free?

Children under 11 years of age 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. Up to 4 children can travel for free with an adult that has a valid ticket.

Is Tube travel free for over 60s?

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.

Are tubes free for under 16?

Children aged 11 to 15 years old can get free or discounted travel with a Zip Oyster photocard, or a Young Visitor discount. Sixteen and 17 year olds pay half the adult rate on Tube, DLR and London Overground journeys with a 16+ Zip Oyster photocard.

What age pays on tube?

Up to 4 children under 11 years old accompanied by a paying adult travel free on the London Underground. Unaccompanied children between 5 and 10 must have a valid 5-10 Zip Oyster Photocard for free travel.

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 do I get free at 60 UK?

If you live in England or Wales
In England you can get a bus pass for free travel when you reach the State Pension age. 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.

Is Tube free for pensioners?

Travel free on bus, tram, Tube, DLR, London Overground and Elizabeth line. You can travel free on TfL services with your Older Person’s Freedom Pass from 09:00 weekdays and anytime at weekends and on bank holidays.

How old are children free on Tube?

Children under 11 years of age
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. Up to 4 children can travel for free with an adult that has a valid ticket.

Does a 10 year old 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.

Is TfL free for under 18s?

Children aged 16-17 can get free and discounted travel on all our transport services with a Zip Oyster photocard.

Does 16+ Oyster pay for bus?

3. The 16+ Zip Oyster photocard allows the holder to travel free on buses and trams, to pay as you go at half adult rate and to use discounted Travelcards and Bus & Tram Passes 4. TfL may terminate or revise the Scheme or amend these Terms and Conditions at any time.

Are children under 16 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.

What does being 60 entitle you to?

Job seeker’s allowance Student support grants Pension credits State Pension New v Old State Pension Universal credits Free prescriptions and sight tests Travel concessions Council tax rebates Cheaper Insurance Cheaper access to local facilities Disability benefit.

What perks do you get when you turn 60?

Here are just a few of the discounted items that a staggering 80% or more of over 60s either knowingly or unwittingly pass up on.

  • Senior rail cards.
  • Cheaper menus in restaurants.
  • Discounts in retail outlets.
  • Older person’s bus pass.
  • Free prescriptions.

What free stuff can I get when im 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.

What do I get free at 65 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.

How can I ride the tube for free?

Free and discounted travel

  1. Children under 5 travel free. Children under 5 travel free with a fare paying adult – check your fare.
  2. Children aged 5-10.
  3. 11-15 Zip Oyster photocard.
  4. 16+ Zip Oyster photocard.
  5. Rules of travel for under 18s.
  6. Travel for schools.
  7. 18+ Student Oyster photocard.
  8. Apprentice Oyster photocard.

Who is free on the tube?

Children under 11 travel free on the London Underground and DLR (Docklands Light Railway) at all times. Child fares are available for those under 16 and it is possible to get discounted fares if you are under 18 or studying in London with an ID card. There are no seniors fares for visitors.

Do I have to pay for my child on the underground?

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.

Are buses free with 18 Oyster card?

Get an 18+ Student Oyster photocard
You can save 30% on Travelcards and Bus & Tram Passes with our 18+ Student Oyster photocard. You can also use this Oyster card to pay as you go but you won’t receive the 30% discount. Find the cost of Travelcards and Bus & Tram Passes.

Do you have to pay for 18+ Oyster?

You pay an administration fee of £20 using a credit or debit card. You can get a photocard valid for up to three years of your course. We’ll post your 18+ Student Oyster photocard to you once your school, college or university has approved your application.