Do 11 years olds and 5 year olds have to pay on the London Tube and Buses?

Question

Do 11 and 5 year olds have to pay on London Transport ? If they do, can they get Children Oyster Cards. We are just visiting London from abroad for a few days.

Answer 1

if you are just visiting from abroad, then there is no point in getting a child oyster card, because that takes about two weeks to come anyway. and that is for use everyday, not just for a short period of time.

you would be better getting child £2 travelcards on the days you are going up to london. they will allow your children to travel on the buses, trains and tubes.

have fun in london

Answer 2

The five year old is free and doesn't need a ticket and for the 11 year old it's easier to get a child travelcard than an oyster card. This link gives you more info http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tickets/faresandti...

You can buy them at London underground stations or in advance on www.visitbritaindirect.com