Traveling to London with Children - what's the best way to get Youth fares?
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Does the 10 year-old need any kind of Oyster card to travel (with adults) for free?
Yes on the tube, bus and tram. Though children aged 5 to 10 require a zip oyster photo card if traveling on their own or - more information on this is at: https://tfl.gov.uk/fares/free-and-discounted-travel/5-10-zip-oyster-photocard?intcmp=55572
The application process is detailed in section 6 of https://content.tfl.gov.uk/5-10-zip-oyster-photocard-scheme-terms-and-conditions.pdf - there is no requirment to live in London or the UK. But if you do not you have to apply at least 28 days in advance and collect from a visitor center where you will need to provide proof of the child's age. This applies to all TFL services.
On some national rail services (shown in blue) children always need a ZIP card for tree travel even when traveling with an adult: https://content.tfl.gov.uk/free-travel-areas-without-oyster-adult-accompanying-map.pdf
Is it possible (or even preferred) to just buy Oyster cards when we arrive in Heathrow, and ask the staff to apply the Youth Visitor discount to the Oyster card when we arrive? Or do we need to buy the Visitor Oyster Cards ahead of time, and add the youth discount when we arrive?
It's possible to do that. With some recent rule changes there is now very little difference between them. With the visitor oyster card you'll need to pay a postage fee but it saves the hassle of collecting them at the station.
Visitor oyster cards cost £5 whereas a standard one costs £7. Until recently with the standard oyster card this used to be refundable or redeemable as credit in the future but it is no longer the case.
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