Is TfL free for under 18s?


Is TfL free for under 18s? Children aged 11 to 15 years old can get free or discounted travel with a Zip Oyster photocard, or a Young Visitor discount. 16 and 17 year olds pay half the adult rate on Tube, DLR and London Overground journeys with a 16+ Zip Oyster photocard.


Can a 13 year old travel on a train on their own?

Children 13, 14 and 15 years old may travel unaccompanied in accordance with the Amtrak Unaccompanied Minor Policy. Unaccompanied minor travel is permitted only on Amtrak trains. Travel is not permitted on Thruway motorcoach service, or on any other connecting services.


Is Tube free for under 16?

Children aged 11 to 15 years old can get free or discounted travel with a Zip Oyster photocard, or a Young Visitor discount. 16 and 17 year olds pay half the adult rate on Tube, DLR and London Overground journeys with a 16+ Zip Oyster photocard.


What age are you free on the train?

Infants Ride Free One infant under the age of two may ride free with each passenger paying an adult fare. Free infants ride on the lap of the adult. Additional infants per adult travel at the child fare. Child and infant discounts are automatically applied when adding travelers to your booking – No Promo Code needed.


Do students get discount on trains?

Student Discounts: Save 15% on Train Tickets. Amtrak.


How can I save money on TFL?

How to Save Money on Public Transport in London
  1. Buy an Oyster Car. ...
  2. Remember to Touch in & Out. ...
  3. Stay Close to Where You Will be Going. ...
  4. Travel Off-Peak. ...
  5. Buy a Longer Travel Card. ...
  6. Avoid the Tube.


What age does a child 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)


Can I use TfL with no money?

Unpaid fares Sometimes your card may be accepted by our card readers, but the payment is declined by your card issuer. If this happens: You've made a journey that you've not paid for. You won't be able to use your card again to travel until the unpaid fare has been paid.


How much is Oyster card?

How much does an Oyster card cost? The Oyster card costs £7. You then add money to the card to pay for your travel. The £7 fee is not a deposit.


What is the cheapest way to travel in London?

The cheapest ways to get around London include walking, getting an Oyster card, avoiding travel at peak hours, cycling, taking the bus for long-distance, cruising the Thames Clipper, and taking the Docklands Light Railway (DLR).


Do Oyster cards expire?

Never expires: You can stash your Oyster card for your next trip and, even if it is many years later, it will still work. All you need to do is top up when you're there and you're ready to go!


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.