Do pensioners travel free on London Underground?
Do pensioners travel free on London Underground? Travel free on bus, tram, Tube, DLR, London Overground and Elizabeth line. You can travel free on TfL services with your Older Person's Freedom Pass from 09:00 weekdays and anytime at weekends and on bank holidays.
What is the cheapest way to use the tube in London?
Oyster and contactless payment cards For most people travelling around London, the cheapest way to get around is by using an Oyster or contactless payment card. An Oyster card is a smart card you can use instead of paper tickets, available on buses, Tubes, trams, rail, DLR and some river services.
Can pensioners use the Tube for free?
If you're 60 or over and live in a London borough, you can get free travel on our transport services with an Oyster photocard.
Who gets free transport in London?
Freedom Pass This photocard gives people aged 66 or over or who have a disability: free travel on bus, tram, Tube, DLR, London Overground and TfL Rail.
Is a Freedom Pass the same as a bus pass?
Bus passes and freedom passes Freedom Pass benefits are paid for by London authorities, and only London freedom pass holders can get additional local travel on the tube, trains and trams. You can still use your Thurrock bus pass to enjoy free off-peak bus travel when visiting London.
How can I get the London Tube for free?
- Children under 5 travel free. Children under 5 travel free with a fare paying adult - check your fare.
- Children aged 5-10. ...
- 11-15 Zip Oyster photocard. ...
- 16+ Zip Oyster photocard. ...
- Rules of travel for under 18s. ...
- Travel for schools. ...
- 18+ Student Oyster photocard. ...
- Apprentice Oyster photocard.
When can I not use my Senior Railcard?
Your Railcard is not valid during the morning peak period when travelling between two stations in the Network Railcard area of validity. Check locally to confirm morning peak times as these do differ. This restriction does not apply on public holidays.
Is the tube free for over 65?
If you're 60 or over and live in a London borough, you can get free travel on our transport services with an Oyster photocard.
Can I use my bus pass on the tube?
The transport passes that nearly everyone uses, Oyster and Travelcard, allow you to travel seamlessly across all modes of transport, bus, Underground, train and DLR using the same ticket/pass. You are unable to use cash on London's buses to buy tickets on the bus.
What age is free on London tube?
Children aged five to 10 can travel free at any time by Tube, DLR, London Overground and some National Rail services in London, as long as they travel with an adult who has a valid ticket. Up to four children can travel free with one adult.
Can I use my OAP bus pass anywhere in the UK?
Your bus pass is valid for use on all registered Bus services within England, so if you are visiting other places you should be able to use your pass. It is not valid in Wales* or Scotland.
Do seniors get discount on the London Tube?
If you're 60 or over and live in a London borough, you can get free travel on our transport services with an Oyster photocard.
Can I use my Senior Railcard on the London Underground?
Senior Railcard holders can also register their Railcard discount onto an Oyster card to get 1/3 off Oyster pay as you go single fares and daily caps on National Rail, London Underground and Docklands Light Railway services.
Can I get a free Oyster card at 60?
60+ London Oyster photocard This allows you to travel for free on most public transport in London. You can apply from two weeks before your 60th birthday.