Travel support

Free and discounted travel for children and students

The cost of home to school travel is covered by free transport provided by Transport for London (TfL). Visit the TfL website to find out more about free and discounted travel for children and students (external link).

Children under 11

Children under 5 travel free on TfL services with a fare paying adult. For more information visit the TfL website (external link).

Children aged 5-10:

  • Travel free of charge on TfL buses and trams
  • Travel free on most Tube, DLR, London Overground, TfL Rail and some National Rail services if accompanied by an adult
  • With a Zip Oyster photocard can travel free on most Tube, DLR, London Overground, TfL Rail, some National Rail services, and more

Visit the TfL website to find out more about free and discounted travel for children aged 5-10 (external link).

Children aged 11-17

Children aged 11-17 can get free and discounted travel on all TfL services with an 11-15 or 16+ Zip Oyster photocard.

Visit the TfL website to find out more about free and discounted travel for:

Students aged 18 or over

Students aged 18 or over living in a London borough can get discounted travel with an 18+ Oyster photocard.

Visit the TfL website to find out whether you qualify and how to apply (external link).


SEND school transport

Parents of children with SEN or a disability should visit the SEND School Transport page for full information about travel provision. You can find the SEND travel policies here.

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Page last updated:

October 25, 2022

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