What age do you pay for child on underground?

Child fares on the tube

Children aged 11-15 need a child ticket of their own to get a discounted fare – they pay half price compared to adult fares on the tube.

What age do you have to pay on the underground?

All children aged 5-10 travel for free on: the underground (tube), DLR, London Overground and some National Rail services within London as long as an adult accompanies them. Up to 4 children can travel per adult.

Does a 12 year old pay on the London Underground?

Children aged 11 to 15 can also use a Visitor Oyster card and benefit of the Young Visitor discount – this can be added by a member of the staff at most Tube stations in London and offer children 11 to 15 years old half adult pay as you go rate for up to 14 days.

Does my 11 year old have to pay on the 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.

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.

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Do 13 year olds pay on London Underground?

Children 11-15 years old

You can buy child rate Travelcards and single one-way child tickets on the Underground, railways and DLR, but not the buses. For most visitors staying in London for 2 weeks or less with children between 11 and 15 the ticket of choice is an adult Oyster card loaded with a Young Persons Discount.

Does a 5 year old need an Oyster card?

Children aged 5-10 get free travel on all our transport services with a Zip Oyster photocard.

Does a 5 year old need a train ticket?

Children under the age of 6 travel free when accompanied by an adult or a youth aged 12 or over and do not require a ticket. Up to 4 children can travel free when accompanied by an over 12, and up to 8 children when accompanied by an adult. Additional children must purchase a child ticket.

Is the train free for kids 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 age is a child ticket at Cineworld?

Children up to and including the age of 14 can use child tickets. 15 to 17 year olds are charged as a student price (proof of age may be required). 18 years and above should purchase adult or student tickets (proof of student status will be required). Free for infants under 18 months old.

How old is a child on National Rail?

Children aged five to fifteen inclusive get a 50% discount on most tickets. In addition, children under five can travel free with a fare paying passenger. If a child looks 16 or over, it may be appropriate for proof of age to be carried when purchasing the ticket and also when travelling to avoid embarrassment.

Is London Underground free for under 16?

Child fares on the tube

Children under 11 travel free with an adult with any valid ticket, including a contactless card or Oyster card, up to a maximum of four per adult.

How do you use an Oyster card for a child?

Simply go to the wider side gate (the one used for luggage) and tap your own (adult) ticket/card and walk through with your child. Older kids may need one (see below). Free travel on most public transport services when accompanied by a fare-paying adult, or with a 5-10 Zip Oyster Photocard.

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 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.

Do you have to pay for 16 Oyster card?

You pay an administration fee of £20 using a credit or debit card. We'll post your 16+ Zip Oyster photocard to you within one week of applying. You apply online and need to provide: Active email address.

Can I use my Oyster card for my family?

The pay as you go credit on your Visitor Oyster card never expires so you can keep your card until your next visit, or lend it to family and friends. If you don't need your Visitor Oyster card, you can get the remaining credit refunded. The £5 you paid for your card won't be refunded.

How do you use contactless on the tube with children?

Thanks in advance. If you have a contactless card, that is simpler as you don't need to obtain a separate oyster card. No difference about being accompanied by a child - use the wide gate (to enable both of you to pass simultaneously) whichever payment option you use. Absolutely no difference at all.

What's the cheapest way to ride the tube?

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.

Do 10 year olds pay for train tickets?

Children aged 5-10 can travel free across Tube, DLR, London Overground and TfL rail services. They need either a 5-10 Zip Oyster photocard, or to travel with an adult using pay as you go, a freedom pass, a valid ticket or an Oyster photocard.

Do I need to buy train ticket for 3 year old?

Applicable fare Age of child Class of travel Child below 5 years of Both reserved age unreserved and Children under five years of age shall be carried free & purchase of any ticket is not required.

Can I take a 3 year old to a 12A?

Films rated 12A are suitable for children aged 12 and over. However, people younger than 12 may see a 12A so long as they are accompanied by an adult. In such circumstances, responsibility for allowing a child under 12 to view lies with the accompanying adult. The 12 rating is only found on videos and DVDs.

What age is a child at Everyman?

Child tickets are valid for children up to the age of 14. 3.6.

Can a 12 year old watch a 15 film at the cinemas with a parent?

(12A) 12A No-one younger than 12 may see a '12A' film in a cinema unless accompanied by an adult. Responsibility for allowing under-12s to view lies with the accompanying or supervising adult. (15) 15 No-one younger than 15 may see a '15' film in a cinema.