London transport tickets

London Day Travelcard

• Receive at home a paper ticket that allows daily unlimited travel.
• Pick your suitable travel zones - Now available in VisitBritain: zones 1-4 or 1-6.
• Travelcards are priced according to travel zones and periods of the day you travel.
• Usually the best London Transport option if you’re travelling around London for one or a few days.

Group Day Travelcard

• Receive as many paper tickets as individuals travelling each day.
• These paper tickets allow daily unlimited travel for 10 or more people travelling together.

Child Day Travelcard

• The cheapest option if your children ages are between 11 and 15 years old.

Group Day Travelcard

• These are sets of individual tickets for a family of 10+ members travelling together.
• It could be a cost-effective choice with child-rate cards available for 5 to 15-year-olds. 

Visitor Oyster Cards

• If this is your choice, note that you should buy in advance the cards for everyone in your party including your children.
• Once in London ask TfL staff to add a Young Visitor discount: half adult rate pay-as-you-go discount for up to 14 days.
• Where can I get this discount applied?
  • Most Tube stations.
  • Transport for London Visitor Centres.
  • Victoria National Rail Station ticket office.

Strollers and buggies

• Most public transportation in London is stroller-friendly. Stations typically have elevators, escalators, or step-free access, making it easy to navigate with a pram or stroller. Foldable strollers can be taken on buses and the Tube.

Baby changing facilities

• Many Tube stations have baby-changing facilities, and you can also find them in shopping centers, museums, and some parks.

Priority seating

• London’s public transport has priority seating for passengers with young children, pregnant women, and people with disabilities. Look for designated areas on buses and trains.

London’s public transportation system is well-suited for families, and with some planning and consideration, you can navigate the city comfortably and safely with your children.

For the most safe and comfortable travels with your loved ones, note:

• Travel during off-peak hours - If possible, plan your journeys during off-peak hours to avoid crowded trains and buses. This can be more comfortable with children.
• Plan your routes - Use the TfL journey planner or mobile apps to map out your routes and estimate travel times. This can help minimize walking distances with children.
• Travel light - Pack lightly and bring only what you need for the day. London’s public transport can be crowded, so having less to carry makes your journey easier.
• Safety measures - Keep a close eye on your children when on platforms, near the edge of platforms, and when entering or exiting stations. Hold their hands and ensure they are aware of safety guidelines.
• Entertainment - Bring snacks, books, or games to keep children entertained during journeys, especially on longer trips.
• Emergency services - Be aware of the location of emergency intercoms and staffed stations in case you need assistance. 

• Use the Visitor Oyster card from any of Heathrow’s Underground stations (Piccadilly Line).
• The journey from Heathrow to Paddington on the Elizabeth line is included in the zone 1-6 daily cap.
• You can also use your Visitor Oyster on a Heathrow Express train. Note the full fast train fare will be discounted from your credit balance.

No, you will need one ticket per person, except for those under 11s who travel free with a full-paying adult (up to 4 children per adult).

No, there is no discount available for Senior Citizens (except for London residents holding the blue Standard Oyster card).

If you purchase a Visitor Oyster card from our website, you do not need to provide a passport photo.

• Every time you use the Visitor Oyster card, Transport for London logs every journey you make and keeps track of it taking into consideration:
  • Zones you’ve travelled through.
  • The time you touch in on each journey.
  • All fares you pay.
• You must touch in at the start and touch out at the end of every journey. If you don’t you may be charged a maximum fare.

• Please refer to our Visitor Oyster card product page for advice on how much credit to start with on your card.

• Yes, you can top up your Visitor Oyster card when you get to London using the ticket machines at any station or at thousands of authorised shops throughout London. 

• For any refund information, please check the Terms and conditions that you agree to when you place your order.

• Group Day Tickets are available for groups of 10 people or more. Please refer to our Group Day Travelcard product page for advice on how much credit to start with on your card.