The TfL website says very clearly that
you must be living at a London address to qualify for the 18+ Oyster Card
. There is nothing to prevent you for obtaining a standard Oyster Card, they are available to anyone.
How do I get a Travelcard?
When a customer places an order for a travelcard via Oyster online or via the TfL Oyster and mobile app, an email confirmation is sent to them. This advises them that
the order can be collected after 30 minutes, as part of their next journey when they touch it on a yellow card reader
.
Can I buy a London Travelcard from my local station?
The Travelcards can be purchased at any tube station, tourist information stands, in the National Rail stations and also in certain newsagents
. Depending on where you purchase the ticket, you will get it in one format or other.
How much is an annual Travelcard?
| Adult | Zones Weekly Annual | 1-3 £41.20 £1,648 | 1-4 £50.50 £2,020 | 1-5 £60.00 £2,400 |
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Can I buy Travelcard at Heathrow Airport?
The most convenient place to buy Travelcards for visitors are Underground stations, including Heathrow Airport
. You can pay cash or credit card. However there are no longer manned ticket offices at Underground and DLR stations. You have to buy from a ticket machine.
What happens if I tap in and out at the same station?
If you tap in and out at the same station after 30 minutes — say you travel across London only to realise you forgot your keys so have to go back to your original station — your balance is taking a serious hit.
The system will assume you’ve done two incomplete journeys and charge you for both of them
.
What is the cheapest way to get around London?
The cheapest way to travel is with
an Oyster card
. An Oyster card allows you to travel between all parts of London on the Underground, Trams (DLR), Overground, some river boats, Emirates Air Line, and the iconic red London buses.
Is it cheaper to use Oyster or contactless?
There is a very small financial advantage to using a contactless card if you’re in London for more than a week and travel extensively every single day (weekly capping) but otherwise
it’s no cheaper than using an Oyster
.
Can I buy a London Travelcard in advance?
Yes, you can buy in advance
– just explain at the ticket desk which days you want the travelcards for.
What zone is Wembley?
If you are wondering what zone Wembley Park is, it is
Zone 4
.
How much is a one day Travelcard?
| Product Price | 1-Day Adult Pass + Travel £84.00 | 1-Day Child Pass + Travel £54.50 | 2-Day Adult Pass + Travel £115.00 | 2-Day Child Pass + Travel £78.00 |
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What is Travelcard?
A travel card is
a type of credit card that is specifically designed keeping in mind the needs of a traveller
. A normal credit card gives you rewards in form of cashback or points which can be redeemed for gift cards, merchandise and discounts. A travel credit card offers travel-specific benefits.
Are Oyster cards still valid?
Your first-generation Oyster card will then be stopped so no one can use it
. If you paid a deposit for your first-generation Oyster card, it will be refunded to your contactless and Oyster account.
Do Travelcards last 24 hours?
Travelcards valid for 7 days or longer can be purchased for any combination of adjoining zones which include Zone 6.
Anytime Day Travelcards are valid for travel at any time of day and up to the early hours of the following day
.
How much is an Oyster card per month?
| Monthly Travelcards | Zones 1–2 £147.50 | Zones 1–3 £173.60 | Zones 1–4 £212.00 | Zones 1–5 £252.30 |
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What is an Oyster Card London?
Oyster cards
An Oyster card is
a smart card that you add money to, so you can pay as you go
. You can pay as you go to travel on bus, Tube, tram, DLR, London Overground, most TfL Rail, Emirates Air Line and Thames Clippers River Bus services.
What is a photocard?
/ (ˈfəʊtəʊˌkɑːd) / noun.
an identity card containing a photograph of the bearer
.
Is Visitor Oyster card worth it?
Great value
.
Pay as you go
fares are cheaper than buying a paper single ticket or Day Travelcard. Your Visitor Oyster card offers daily capping. This means you can travel as much as you like in a single day and the amount you pay for your travel is limited (or capped).
Do you need an Oyster card in London?
You can get a standard Oyster card in London if you don’t have a contactless card or device, or a Visitor Oyster card
. You pay £5 and then add pay as you go credit or a Travelcard to pay for your journeys.
How do you get an 18+ Oyster card?
- Active email address.
- Student enrolment ID from your school, college or university.
- Your work placement start and end date.
- Digital photo which must be a . jpg, . bmp or . gif file and less than 6MB.
What is the daily cap on an Oyster card?
| Zones Oyster daily cap 7-day cap** | Zone 1-3 £8.70 £43.50 | Zone 1-4 £10.60 £53.20 | Zone 1-5 £12.70 £63.30 | Zone 1-6 £13.50 £67.70 |
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What happens if not enough money on Oyster card?
Your card will let you through the entry barrier if you have enough credit to cover the minimum fare. A hold is actually put on the maximum fare so by this point
you could be in negative balance
.
Can you use the same Oyster card twice?
Re: Can 2 people share one Oystercard and just swipe it twice? Since you need to swipe both in and out of the tube,
you each need to have your own
.
Are Oyster cards cheaper?
The Oyster Card is a magnetic rechargeable plastic card valid for all of London’s public transport. It not only simplifies the payment system, but it is also
cheaper than paying for a single journey ticket every time you ride the Underground, bus, DLR or Overground
.
Is public transport free in London?
London buses are all cashless
, so you need an Oyster card, Travelcard or contactless payment card to ride. Bus fare is £1.65, and a day of bus-only travel will cost a maximum of £4.95. You can transfer to other buses or trams for free an unlimited number of times within one hour of touching in for your first journey.
Are London buses cheaper than the tube?
Bus transport in London is cheaper than Underground travel
, and the bus network is very extensive.
