Children, Travel and Zip!

Under-5s

Children under five can travel free at any time on buses, the Tube, trams, DLR, and London Overground as long as they are accompanied by someone with a valid ticket or are using Oyster to pay as they go

5-10 year olds

Children aged 5-10 years can now travel FREE at any time on the buses, the Tube, trams, DLR and London Overground at any time.

On buses and trams

• Unaccompanied 5-10 year olds can travel free at any time. They do not need a ticket or photocard to do so

On the Tube, DLR and London Overground:

• Up to four 5-10 year olds can travel free when accompanied by an adult who has a valid ticket, is using Oyster to pay as they go or has a Freedom Pass
• If they are travelling unaccompanied, 5-10 year olds need aunder-11's Oyster photocard to travel free at any time

Under-11s travelling with an adult will not be issued with tickets and will be allowed to pass through the ticket gates at stations. Please note: if they have an Oyster photocard they should not use it when being accompanied, or they could be charged a fare.