Is TfL 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.

Can anyone over 60 travel free in London?

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 is the difference between 60+ card and Freedom Pass?

Using the pass

The pass allows free travel on buses, Tube, tram, DLR, London Overground and most National Rail services in London. Pass holders also get a discounted fare on River services and the Emirates Air Line. 60+ Oyster pass holders are not entitled to free travel on services outside of London.

Can I get a free Oyster card at 60?

60+ London Oyster photocard

This allows you to travel for free on most public transport in London. You can apply from two weeks before your 60th birthday.

Is the over 60 Oyster card being stopped?

Having carefully considered an equality impact assessment, and stakeholder feedback, I confirmed on Wednesday 18 January 2023 that the temporary travel time restrictions on 60+ Oyster and Older Person's Freedom Passes would become permanent. No changes will apply to holders of the Disabled Persons Freedom Pass.

Free travel for over-60s with Oyster or Freedom Pass before 9am may never return

Do I have to pay for my 60+ Oyster card every year?

You need to provide proof of your London borough address and pay £10 (non-refundable) for each year you have your photocard. We'll let you know how and when to do this. Use your photocard web account to keep your contact details up to date so you don't miss any important messages from us.

What happens if I use my 60 Oyster card before 9am?

On Wednesday 18 January 2023, the temporary suspension of free travel for Older Person's Freedom Pass and 60+ London Oyster photocard holders between 04:30 and 09:00 on weekdays, which was put in place during the pandemic, became permanent.

What age is Oyster free?

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) Buy child-rate paper tickets (unless they look older than 10)

What age is TfL free?

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.

Who pays for 60 Oyster card?

The 60+ Oyster is funded by TfL and gives London residents aged over 60 free travel on TfL services. It is separate to the Older Persons Freedom Pass, which is funded by the capital's 33 borough councils and gives free travel to London residents over the State pension age of 66.

Is there a senior discount for Oyster card?

Unfortunately, at this stage, there is no seniors discount on the London Visitor Oyster Card. Only senior citizens living in London and using the local Oyster photocard are eligible.

Can I use my 60+ Oyster card to travel to Gatwick Airport?

You can use Oyster on all of our trains for journeys that start and finish in the London Travelcard area. Oyster can also be used between Gatwick Airport and London Victoria on Gatwick Express services.

What documents do I need for 60+ Oyster card?

What do I get free at 60?

Do over 60s get free train travel?

Buses, trams and trains

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.

What is free when you are 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.

How can I get TfL for free?

What time can you use TfL over 60 pass?

In June 2020, Transport for London (TfL) announced that it would no longer allow passengers to use their 60+ Oyster Cards during the morning peak hours to “reduce crowding” and “help social distancing”.

When can I apply for a TfL 60+ Oyster card?

Londoners aged 60 or over can now apply for the new 60+ Oyster photocard on the Transport for London (TfL) website. The card will provide free travel for people between the age of 60 and the age needed to qualify for a Freedom Pass, currently 61.

Is Oyster cheaper than contactless?

Is it cheaper to use Oyster or contactless? As both cards use the same Pay As You Go system and are compatible with the TfL Oyster & Contactless app, the costs are comparable.

Can I use my OAP bus pass anywhere in the UK?

Your bus pass is valid for use on all registered Bus services within England, so if you are visiting other places you should be able to use your pass. It is not valid in Wales* or Scotland.

What age is free on trains UK?

Children aged 5 to 15 inclusive get half-price fares for most tickets across the UK rail network. If your child is 4 or under, they can travel for free alongside a fare-paying parent or guardian.

What time is the Freedom Pass over 60?

From Wednesday 18 January 2023, the temporary suspension of free travel for Older Person's Freedom Pass and 60+ London Oyster photocard holders between 04:30 and 09:00 on weekdays, which was put in place during the pandemic, has become permanent. Disabled Persons Freedom Pass holders are not affected by this change.

Can I use my over 60 Oyster to Heathrow?

As long as morning peak restrictions are observed the 60+ Oyster is a free travelcard within all of zones 1-6 (excluding Heathrow Express and Southeastern High Speed between St Pancras and Stratford). It can be used on the Elizabeth line to/from Heathrow.

What is the cheapest way to use the Oyster card?

If you use the same card for all your journeys, your fares will be automatically capped daily and weekly (Monday to Sunday) so that you always pay the cheapest fare.