Children up to 18 can travel free of charge on Transport for London buses and trams provided they have an Oyster photocard. Children under 11 also travel free on the London Underground if accompanied by an adult.

Find out more about travel for the under-18s on the Transport for London website.

If you are eligible for free school meals you may qualify for free travel. Please see the   

We can only issue a travel card for use by pupils aged 11 to 16 who have to travel more than three miles to school. There has to be no appropriate place available at a nearer community school or church school of your child's denominational faith.

Special educational needs

Our SEN transport service can provide support for children and young people with an education health and care plan (EHCP) or a statement of special educational needs, to travel to and from school.

Find out about SEN transport