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Is London Underground free for over 60s?

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.



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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. If you have a Disabled Person's Freedom Pass, you can still travel at any time on our services.

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Once you reach the eligible age, you can apply for a free Older Person's Freedom Pass(www.londoncouncils.gov.uk opens in a new tab). This is in line with the State Pension age, which is currently 66. The Freedom Pass offers: Free travel on bus, Tube, tram, DLR, London Overground, and Elizabeth line services.

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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.

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The good news is that some great over 60s discounts are available to help people save money on travel.
  • National Rail Senior Railcard. ...
  • National Express Senior Coachcard. ...
  • Free London Travel. ...
  • Bus Pass. ...
  • Passport Fees. ...
  • Discounted hotels.


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Is the Freedom Pass different to 60+ Oyster Card? The Freedom Pass is specifically designed to serve pensioners, whereas the 60+ Oyster card is for those over 60. The Freedom Pass criteria is based off of the Women's state pension age, which means that those over 66 are eligible for a Freedom Pass.

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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.

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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.

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Here's how getting older can save you money:
  • Senior discounts.
  • Travel deals.
  • Tax deductions for seniors.
  • Bigger retirement account limits.
  • No more early withdrawal penalty.
  • Social Security payments.
  • Affordable health insurance.
  • Senior services.


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Buses, trams and trains 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.

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Free and discounted travel
  1. Children under 5 travel free. Children under 5 travel free with a fare paying adult - check your fare.
  2. Children aged 5-10. ...
  3. 11-15 Zip Oyster photocard. ...
  4. 16+ Zip Oyster photocard. ...
  5. Rules of travel for under 18s. ...
  6. Travel for schools. ...
  7. 18+ Student Oyster photocard. ...
  8. Apprentice Oyster photocard.


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To be eligible for a free older person's bus pass in England, you must have reached the State Pension age, which is currently 66 for both men and women. In Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, you are eligible to apply for a bus pass from the age of 60.

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And since Amtrak travelers 65 years of age and over are eligible to receive a 10% discount on most trains, it becomes an affordable alternative.

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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.

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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).

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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.

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