Travelling with children
Up to 10-years-old
Children aged 10 years or under can travel free on buses and trams whether or not they are accompanied by an adult. They can also travel free on Tube, DLR and London Overground services at any time as long as they are accompanied by an adult using a Visitor Oyster card or a valid ticket *.
(*A maximum of four 5 to 10-year-olds travel free per adult ticket holder on Tube, DLR and London Overground services).
Ask a member of staff to let your group through the gate. If you’re using an Oyster card,
you must touch in and touch out as normal.
If you are using National Rail services, 5-10 year olds must pay the appropriate fare. They can get a 5-10 Oyster photocard to pay as they go at child-rate which is cheaper than paying cash.
Find out more about 5-10 Oyster photocards
11 to 15-year-olds
Children aged 11 to 15 years can get an 11-15 Oyster photocard to travel free on buses and trams and at child-rate on Tube, DLR, London Overground and National Rail services.
Find out more about 11-15 Oyster photocards
16+
All 16 to 17-year-olds can travel at half-adult rate on bus, Tube, tram, DLR, London Overground and some National Rail services with a 16+ Oyster photocard. Without one they have to pay a full fare.
16+ Oyster photocard holders pay adult rate on most National Rail services.
Find out more about 16+ Oyster photocards