I am thinking of bringing my grandson to see the "Magic" of Hamley's
just before Christmas. Can someone please post the correct age at
which he needs to be paid for on public transport? Thanks to all
concerned.
--
Clive.

"Clive Coleman" wrote in message
...
I am thinking of bringing my grandson to see the "Magic" of Hamley's just
before Christmas. Can someone please post the correct age at which he
needs to be paid for on public transport? Thanks to all concerned.

On the Tube under 5's travel free, but on buses under 11's travel free.

Peter

Clive Coleman typed


I am thinking of bringing my grandson to see the "Magic" of Hamley's
just before Christmas. Can someone please post the correct age at
which he needs to be paid for on public transport? Thanks to all
concerned.

Under 5s are free on the Tube. Under 11s are free on the buses. Life is
simpler if they have a Photocard.

--
Helen D. Vecht:
Edgware.

I am thinking of bringing my grandson to see the "Magic" of Hamley's
just before Christmas. Can someone please post the correct age at
which he needs to be paid for on public transport? Thanks to all
concerned.

Under fives are free on tubes and DLR (when accompanied!). I believe this
also applies to trains. Max two children per fare paying adult.

Under elevens are free on buses and tramlink (under elevens who look older
might need age 5-10 photocards to prove their age).

"Peter Smyth" wrote in message
...

"Clive Coleman" wrote in message
...
I am thinking of bringing my grandson to see the "Magic" of Hamley's just
before Christmas. Can someone please post the correct age at which he
needs to be paid for on public transport? Thanks to all concerned.

On the Tube under 5's travel free, but on buses under 11's travel free.

I should also point out that it can be cheaper to pay for the child even if
they are under 5 if you get a family travelcard. E.g. a adult 1-6 travelcard
is £5.40 but a family 1-6 travelcard is £3.60 for the adult and 80p for the
child, total £4.40.

Peter Smyth

On Wed, 24 Nov 2004 14:48:53 -0000, "Peter Smyth"
wrote:

"Clive Coleman" wrote in message
...
I am thinking of bringing my grandson to see the "Magic" of Hamley's just
before Christmas. Can someone please post the correct age at which he
needs to be paid for on public transport? Thanks to all concerned.

On the Tube under 5's travel free, but on buses under 11's travel free.

Also remember that you can buy a Family Travelcard even if the child
is under age for needing a ticket to reduce your own fare.

Example:
Zone 1-2 Adult Travelcard: £4.30
Zone 1-4 Adult Travelcard: £4.70

Zone 1-2 Family Travelcard (1 adult & 1 child £2.80 + £0.80): £3.60
Zone 1-4 Family Travelcard (1 adult & 1 child £3.10 + £0.80): £3.90

Even better on the weekend as child is free - but a ticket for travel
will be issued.

Even better value for grandparents who normally don't have to look
after the little 'un, but still can get a cheaper fare... ;-)


Cheers,

Jason.

In article ,
(Peter Smyth) wrote:


"Peter Smyth" wrote in message
...

"Clive Coleman" wrote in message
...
I am thinking of bringing my grandson to see the "Magic" of Hamley's
just before Christmas. Can someone please post the correct age at
which he needs to be paid for on public transport? Thanks to all
concerned.

On the Tube under 5's travel free, but on buses under 11's travel
free.

I should also point out that it can be cheaper to pay for the child
even if they are under 5 if you get a family travelcard. E.g. a adult
1-6 travelcard is £5.40 but a family 1-6 travelcard is £3.60 for the
adult and 80p for the child, total £4.40.

Peter Smyth



and, of course, if two adults are in the group (don't have to be related)
they can both get the family travel card, so saving even more money!

Roger
(my reader sometimes loses mail/newsgroup messages
- if you think you should have had a reply/comment,
please e-mail me again. Ta!)

Jason typed

Even better value for grandparents who normally don't have to look
after the little 'un, but still can get a cheaper fare... ;-)

Psurely many London grandparents have Freedom Passes?...

--
Helen D. Vecht:
Edgware.

I should also point out that it can be cheaper to pay for the child even if
they are under 5 if you get a family travelcard. E.g. a adult 1-6 travelcard
is £5.40 but a family 1-6 travelcard is £3.60 for the adult and 80p for the
child, total £4.40.

Peter Smyth

If only I could borrow a child whilst travelling - it would be so much cheaper

On Wed, 24 Nov 2004 17:30:35 GMT, Helen Deborah Vecht
wrote:

Jason typed

Even better value for grandparents who normally don't have to look
after the little 'un, but still can get a cheaper fare... ;-)

Psurely many London grandparents have Freedom Passes?...

But, on the other hand, you can be a grandpparent for several decades
before you even get a sniff of a Freedom Pass!
--
Nick Cooper

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