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Public transport for school trips

Suitable for all schools and nursery pupils.

Overview

Education phase

Early years Key stage 2 Key stage 3 Key stage 4 Key stage 5 Key stage 1

Categories of activity

Travel

Types of activity

Public Transport

How it helps

  • Allows pupils to explore their local environment
  • Promotes positive travel behaviours

About the activity

Use TfL public transport for your next school trip to familiarise your pupils with travelling on London’s underground, rail, tram and bus network.

Free Monday to Friday off-peak travel is available for all London school and nurseries registered with TfL’s School Party Travel scheme. You and your pupils must be visiting an educational, sporting or cultural venue in London. TfL allows up to two adults for every 10 pupils (for SEND pupils, two adults for each pupil is allowed).

Find out about the rules and separate arrangements for nurseries and special needs schools on the Travel for schools - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk) 

Download the Tools for Schools pack for activities you can do with your pupils during and after your trip.

Activity steps

Step 1

Plan ahead. Register your school with TfL

Step 2

Apply for tickets . You can apply for tickets as early as three months ahead, but no later than 14 days before your trip.

Step 3

Check for success. Did your pupils enjoy travelling by public transport? Are they more likely to do so now? What was their favourite part of the journey? Record their feedback

Step 4

Tell your story. Upload your evidence to "my activities"