Children & concessions

Travelling with children

Travelling as a family is very economical in London. Often children travel free on all public transport in London, and when they do have to pay, it's much less than an adult fare. Here are some guidelines about child fares:

Under-11s
Under-11s can travel free at any time on buses and trams. They can also travel free at any time on the Tube and DLR when they are travelling with an adult who has a valid ticket, are using Oyster to pay as they go or has a Freedom Pass.

Under-11s travelling with an adult will not be issued with tickets and will be allowed to pass through the ticket gates at stations. Please note, if an under-11 has an Oyster photocard and is travelling free with an adult they should not use it. If they do, they will be charged a fare.

Accompanying adults can take up to four children under the age of 11 years for free on the Tube and DLR.
Under-11s travelling without an adult will need to pay the appropriate fare or use an Oyster photocard to pay as they go.

Speaking of which why not buy an Oyster card before you leave. Best way to get around London by far.

For information on child rates, see fares and tickets.