Children under the age of 11 only need a 5-10 Zip Oyster photocard to travel free on Tube, DLR, London Overground, TfL Rail and some National Rail services if they:

• Travel without an adult
• Look older than 10

A 5-10 Zip Oyster photocard isn't needed for your child to travel free on buses and trams or to buy child-rate paper tickets. If you think your child doesn't need a 5-10 Zip Oyster photocard, find out more about travelling with children.

Children aged over 10 years and 11 months and under 16 on 31 August can get an 11-15 Zip Oyster photocard to travel free on buses and trams, and child rate on Tube, DLR, London Overground, TfL Rail and most National Rail services in London. If your child is 16 but was still 15 on 31 August then they are still eligible for an 11-15 Zip Oyster photocard.

Children aged between 16 and 18 may be able to get a 16+ Zip Oyster photocard to:

• Buy child rate 7 Day, Monthly or longer period Travelcard and Bus & Tram Passes
• Pay as you go at half the adult rate on bus, Tube, tram, DLR, London Overground, TfL Rail and most National Rail services in London

Children that live in a London borough can get free bus and tram travel if they were aged 16 or 17 on 31 August or were aged under 18 on 31 August and are still in full time education. If your child is 16 but was still 15 on 31 August then they are still eligible for an 11-15 Zip Oyster photocard.