What age does a child need a tube ticket?

Children aged under 11: Up to four travel free with a fare-paying adult on the: Tube.

What age do children pay on the tube?

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 kids ride the underground for free?

Up to four children aged between five to ten can travel free on Tube, DLR, London Overground and TfL Rail services without a Zip photocard as long as they are accompanied by an adult with a valid ticket.

Are children under 12 free on trains 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.

How much is a child day pass for the London Underground?

Travelcard prices start at £16.60 for a central London 1 day Travelcard (zones 1-4). Child Travelcards prices start at £8.30 (zones 1-4).

How to travel safely with children on the London Underground - Tube - Subway

How do children get through barriers on a Tube?

There's a double wide gate for families. Look for that one. Keep them in front of you when you tap, so they go through with you ☺️ also you can use the wider gate as its open for longer than the others. You'll figure it out when you get there and see it yourself.

Do kids go free on buses in London?

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.

What is the cheapest way to use the Tube?

Using pay as you go (paying only for the journeys you make when you travel) is the easiest and cheapest way to pay for travel in London. You don't have to work out the cost of your journey in advance or buy tickets. You can pay as you go using: A contactless card or device (overseas charges may apply)

Do 12 year olds need to pay for a train?

Every child aged 11 years old or older needs a ticket to travel. Children aged 16+ will need an adult ticket.

Is an Oyster card cheaper than contactless?

Fares and capping are exactly the same whether you use an Oyster card or a contactless payment method. That means you'll never pay more than the daily or weekly maximum when travelling across different zones – whichever method you use.

What is the family travel card for London Underground?

An Off-Peak Family Travelcard allows a minimum of 1 Adult and 1 Child (5-15 years old inclusive) return travel to London and enjoy unlimited travel throughout London on National Rail, London Underground, DLR, London Trams, and London Bus services within Zones 1-6. All group members must travel together at all times.

How do I get my child an Oyster card?

A parent or guardian must apply online for a 5-10 Zip Oyster photocard. You will need: A clear, unaltered colour digital photo of your child which is a .jpg, .bmp or .gif file and less than 6MB. Details from your child's valid, machine-readable passport to verify their age and identity.

Can two people use the same contactless card on the tube?

2.4 Only one person at a time can use the same contactless card or device for travel.

How do I pay for children on the tube?

Is tube free for under 16?

Children aged 11-15 can get free and discounted travel on all our transport services with a Zip Oyster photocard.

Is London transit free for kids?

children 12 and under ride free with an LTC fob. youth (13-17) transit passes. income-related transit passes.

How much is a child fare 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. Up to 4 children under the age of 11 can travel free at any time on the Tube, London Overground and Docklands Light Railway (DLR) when accompanied with a paying adult.

Do children need tickets on the tube?

Children aged under 11:

Up to four travel free with a fare-paying adult on the: Tube. DLR.

Does a 10 year old need an Oyster card?

If your child is under the age of 11, they can travel free on most TfL and some National Rail services. They may need a 5-10 Zip Oyster photocard to travel free or at child rate.

Is it worth getting an Oyster card as a tourist?

A.: The Visitor Oyster card offers not only the ease of travel but also a savings guarantee. The cost per journey is generally lower than buying a paper ticket, and you can also enjoy some special offers and discounts at various London attractions when showing your Oyster card.

What is the cheapest way to use the Tube in London?

Go contactless for the cheapest fare

Oyster card and contactless card users benefit from both a daily and weekly price cap. Don't forget to touch in and out on the yellow card reader at the beginning and end of every Tube, DLR and London Overground ride to pay the correct fare.

Can I use my credit card instead of an Oyster card?

If your bank card shows the contactless payment symbol, you can use it to pay as you go straight away. You'll pay an adult rate fare.

What happens if you tap out without tapping in?

Always tap in and tap out.

If you don't tap in and tap out on each journey, we won't know where you have travelled, so we can't charge the right fare. If this happens, your journey will be incomplete, and you could be charged a maximum fare. On a London Bus or tram, you only need to tap in.

What time is off-peak on the tube?

Peak times v off-peak times

Peak fares: Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 6.30am and 9.30am, and between 4pm and 7pm. Off-peak fares: at all other times and if you travel from a station outside Zone 1 to a station in Zone 1 between 4pm and 7pm, Monday to Friday.