Does an 11 year old pay on the tube?

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.

Does an 11 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.

What age do children pay on tubes?

Children 5-10 years old

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. (Ah yes, the Photocard we'll come back to these further down the page).

What age pay London Underground?

Over 16 years. Children aged over 16 pay adult rate cash fares on bus, Tube, Tram, DLR, London Overground, National Rail and the Emirates Air Line.

Is contactless cheaper than Oyster?

There is a very small financial advantage to using a contactless card if you're in London for more than a week and travel extensively every single day (weekly capping) but otherwise it's no cheaper than using an Oyster.

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Can a family share an Oyster card?

Can more than one person share a Visitor Oyster card when travelling together? No, adults cannot travel together on a single Visitor Oyster card.

Is an Oyster card free?

Every time you make a journey on London's public transport your Oyster card is charged a fare.

What are Zones 1 to 6 in London?

When it comes to getting around, London is divided into 'zones' 1-6, with 'Zone 1' being the city centre and 'Zone 6' being the outskirts of the city. The system itself exists as a method for TfL (Transport for London) to calculate a customer's travel distance and charge accordingly.

What is the cheapest way to get around London?

The cheapest way to travel is with an Oyster card. An Oyster card allows you to travel between all parts of London on the Underground, Trams (DLR), Overground, some river boats, Emirates Air Line, and the iconic red London buses.

How much is an Oyster card for a child?

The child-rate single fare with an 11-15 Zip Oyster is 90p (peak) or 85p (off-peak) for zones 1-6. Like the ordinary adult Oyster card, there's a daily cap – the maximum amount deducted from the card in one day.

What age is Freedom Pass?

What age do you get a Freedom Pass? If you were aged 60 or over on the 6th of April 2010 then you automatically qualify for a Freedom Pass. However, as the pension age has moved to 66, the eligibility age for a Freedom Pass has increased to be in line with that.

How much is a Oyster card?

A Visitor Oyster card costs £5 (plus postage) and is pre-loaded with pay as you go credit for you to spend on travel. You can choose how much credit to add to your card: £10, £15, £20, £25, £30, £35, £40 or £50. The credit on your card never expires - it stays there until you use it.

Are oysters alive?

"When you slurp back oysters raw, they are still alive or just freshly killed or shucked prior to serving, which is why you oftentimes see them on ice," says Alex Lewis, RD, LDN, a dietitian for Baze. This ensures they are fresh when eating, so they maintain the right flavor profile, texture and nutrient density.

What is the maximum charge on the tube?

If you spend longer than the maximum journey time, you could be charged two maximum fares. A single maximum fare is: up to £8.90 in Zones 1-9. up to £26.00 beyond Zone 9, including on the Heathrow Express.

How can I travel around London with kids?

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).

Is the Freedom Pass being discontinued?

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.

At what age do you get a free bus pass in the 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 the Freedom Pass suspended?

Suspension of free travel for Older Person's Freedom Pass and 60+ passengers during morning peak hours was introduced in June 2020 and will be in place until further notice.

What age can a child travel alone on a bus UK?

The program is designed for children 8 to 12 years old inclusively travelling alone in the intercity public transport network. Children under 8 years of age may not travel alone and must be accompanied by a person of at least 14 years of age.

How do I top up my childs Oyster card?

Are Oyster cards cheaper?

The Oyster Card is a magnetic rechargeable plastic card valid for all of London's public transport. It not only simplifies the payment system, but it is also cheaper than paying for a single journey ticket every time you ride the Underground, bus, DLR or Overground.

What happens if you tap in and out at the same station?

Same station exits

If you touch contactless (card or device) or an Oyster card on a yellow card reader when you enter a station, and then touch out to exit it within a short period of time, you'll be charged a same station exit: Between 0 - 2 minutes: a maximum fare.