Children aged under fiveChildren under five can travel free at any time on the Tube, Docklands Light Railway (DLR), buses, trams and London Overground, as long as they are accompanied by an adult with a valid ticket. On Uber Boat by Thames Clippers river bus services, kids aged four and under travel free.
What happens if you don’t pay for the tube?
Fare evasion is a criminal offence and you may be prosecuted. We have more Revenue Inspectors across our transport services working to reduce fare evasion.
Can I just tap my card on the tube?
Tube, DLR, London Overground, Elizabeth line, National Rail, River Bus and IFS Cloud Cable Car. Touch in on a yellow card reader at the start of your journey and touch out at the end. To pay the right fare: Always use the same device or contactless card to touch in and out.
What age is tube free until?
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.
How can I use the tube for free?
How much is a day Travelcard in London?
Travelcard prices start at £15.20 for a central London 1 day Travelcard (zones 1-4). Child Travelcards prices start at £7.60 (zonnes 1-4).
How much is a London transport day pass?
For Tube, DLR, London Overground, Elizabeth line and National Rail services
| Zone(s) | One Day Anytime | One Day Off-peak |
|---|---|---|
| Zone 1, 2 and 3 | £9.60 | £9.60 |
| Zone 1, 2, 3 and 4 | £11.70 | £11.70 |
| Zone 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 | £13.90 | £13.90 |
| Zone 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 | £14.90 | £14.90 |
Is it cheaper to get an Oyster card in London?
Save time – your card is delivered to your home address and ready to use as soon as you arrive in London. It's more than 50% cheaper than buying a paper Travelcard or single tickets with cash.
How much is a day travel card in London?
Travelcard prices start at £15.20 for a central London 1 day Travelcard (zones 1-4). Child Travelcards prices start at £7.60 (zonnes 1-4).
Is it cheaper to use your card on the Tube?
You can add money to an Oyster card or use contactless (card or device) straight away. You only pay for the journeys you make and it's cheaper than buying a paper single or return ticket (train companies may offer special deals on some journeys).