Is TfL free for over 60s?

Is TfL free for over 60s? The 60+ Oystercard allows Londoners to travel for free on TfL services from 09:00 weekdays, as well as anytime on weekends and bank holidays. It also allows holders of the pass to travel for free after 9:30am on National Rail services within London on weekdays and anytime on weekends and bank holidays.

What time is the Freedom Pass for over 60?

Buses, trams and trains 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.

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.

What is the difference between TfL 60+ and Freedom Pass?

If you're over 60, but still too young for a Freedom Pass, a 60+ Oyster card could be a good option. It still provides free travel on the London Underground, Overground, trams and buses, as well as some TfL Rail and National Rail services, but you can't use your pass outside of London.

Do seniors get free train travel UK?

60+ London Oyster Photocard If you're over 60 but under the State Pension age and you live in any London borough, you can get a special Oyster card for free travel in the city on several different rail services. Many people get a 60+ London Oyster Photocard before they're entitled to a Freedom Pass.

What age are you free on the 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.

What is going to happen to the 60+ Oyster card and Freedom Pass?

Having carefully considered an equality impact assessment, and stakeholder feedback, I confirmed on Wednesday 18 January 2023 that the temporary travel time restrictions on 60+ Oyster and Older Person's Freedom Passes would become permanent.

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.

What is the cheapest way to travel in London Underground?

Pay as you go You don't have to work out the cost of your journey in advance. You can pay as you go using contactless (card or device), an Oyster card or a Visitor Oyster card. It also offers great value as pay as you go is cheaper than buying single tickets and you get daily and weekly capping.

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.

Do you get free tube travel at 60?

The 60+ Oystercard provides free travel on Transport for London (TfL) services for all Londoners when they reach 60 years old.

What discounts can I get at 60 in the UK?

Why do Londoners get bus pass at 60?

The 60+ Oystercard provides free travel on Transport for London (TfL) services for all Londoners when they reach 60 years old. The scheme is run by Transport for London and it bridges the gap for older Londoners since the age of eligibility for the London Council's Freedom Pass was raised by the Government.

What ages are free on TFL?

Children under the age of 11 travel free on London´s buses and trams, with or without an adult, at any time, and don't need a ticket. Children under the age of 11 also travel free on London Underground, DLR (Docklands Light Railway), overground and TFL rail without a ticket if they're accompanied by a paying adult.