Do 10 year olds pay for the tube?


Do 10 year olds pay for the tube? 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).


What age do kids go free 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.


Can a family share an Oyster card?

Can families or groups all use the same Oyster card? No, each person must have their own Oyster Card, except under 11s who travel free with a paying adult on Tube, DLR, London Overground, Elizabeth Line, and some National Rail services - up to 4 children per adult.


Does a 10 year old need an Oyster card?

Up to four children under 11 travel free with a fare-paying adult. Your child doesn't need a photocard to: Travel free on buses and trams (unless they look older than 10) Buy child-rate paper tickets (unless they look older than 10)


Do I need an Oyster card in London?

Yes, each person travelling needs their own Oyster card, Travelcard or contactless payment card. If you are coming to London in a group of 10 or more people who plan to travel around the capital together, you can buy a Group Day Travelcard*.


Is Oyster cheaper than contactless?

There is no price difference between the Oyster card and contactless card. What is this? Every time you travel on London's public transport, your contactless payment card is charged the same fare as your Oyster, including cap prices (the maximum amount you'll pay daily and weekly to travel throughout London).


What is the cheapest way to get around London?

How to travel cheap in London
  • Get an Oyster card. ...
  • Go contactless. ...
  • Know where you're travelling to. ...
  • Avoid travelling during peak hours. ...
  • Take the bus for long distances. ...
  • Take advantage of the Hopper fare. ...
  • Rent a bike when it's sunny. ...
  • Walk wherever possible.


Are children free on Paris Underground?

Fast and efficient: public transport in Paris takes you everywhere in the capital. Note also : There is no charge for children aged under 4, and children aged 4 to 9 pay half fare.


Do 10 year olds pay on London Underground?

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.


Do 11 year olds pay on the underground?

Children aged 11-15 have to pay for tube travel, but they get 50% off the standard adult fare. In order to do that, they'll need to have a child ticket of their own to get the discounted fare.


How can I save money on the tube?

A wonderful way to save money on the tube is by travelling at off-peak times usually after 9.30am and before 4pm on weekdays. In the morning and after work hours is when the tube becomes very busy and tourists will want to avoid the rush of commuters. If you travel outside of peak times you will be charged less.