Travelcards purchased outside of the London Fare Zones area: Travelcards can be purchased from most stations in the South East England area . Day Travelcard prices include the return fare to London plus travel in Zones 1-6.
How do I activate my TfL Travelcard?
AFAIK, to activate a card, you just need to touch it at a ticket machine , not a barrier. So a machine at KX/STP tube station should work.
Is it cheaper to buy a Travelcard or use contactless?
As a general rule a Travelcard is more expensive than an Oyster card or Contactless payment card . The exception is if you make 3 or more journeys for 6 days or more within a 7 day period. In this case a 7 day Travelcard works out cheaper than an Oyster or Contactless payment card.
What is the daily cap on an Oyster card?
| Zones Oyster daily cap Peak* | Zone 1-3 £8.70 n/a | Zone 1-4 £10.60 £13.90 | Zone 1-5 £12.70 £19.60 | Zone 1-6 £13.50 £19.60 |
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Do Travel Cards last 24 hours?
You can either get a 24 hour or 7-day Travelcard. Residents can also get monthly or annual Travelcards. When buying a 24 hour Travelcard, you can choose a Day Anytime, which can be used at any time of the day and is valid until 4:30 am the next day .
What happens if your Oyster card goes negative?
All Oyster card balances, both positive and negative, stay forever until the customer cancels the card. This is unlike most other cities in the world where balances expire after a set period. A card with a negative balance may only be reused once it is topped up .
How does a day Travelcard work?
A Day Travelcard is a paper ticket which allows you to travel as much as you like for one day . You can use a Day Travelcard on the bus, Tube, DLR, tram, London Overground, TfL Rail and most National Rail services within London.
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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How do you use the London Tube?
How do you get around in London?
- London Overground.
- TfL Rail.
- London Trams.
What is the cap on contactless travel in London?
| Contactless Daily Cap | Zone 1–6 £14.10 |
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Is TfL free for under 16?
Children aged 13 and under will be able to board any London bus or tram and travel for free . They do not need any sort of pass or ticket (apart from tram journeys to or from Wimbledon station).
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 .
How do I put money on my Oyster card?
If you need to add more value/credit to your Visitor Oyster card you can simply ‘top up' at one of the machines in the stations, or by going to one of the Transport for London ticket desks . Any credit you don't use can be kept on your card for use at a later date.
Do you get charged if you tap in and out at the same station?
Same station exits
If you touch contactless (card or device) or an Oyster card on a yellow card reader when you enter a station, and then touch out to exit it within a short period of time, you'll be charged a same station exit: Between 0 – 2 minutes: a maximum fare .
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 .
Where can I use my Oyster card?
If you have a Pay As You Go Oyster card, you can use it to travel on bus, Tube, tram, DLR, the Emirates Airline, London Overground and National Rail services in London . You can also use it to travel on Thames Clippers River Bus services but these journeys do not count towards daily caps.
Can you get an Oyster card if you don't live in London?
If you do not live in the UK, you can still get an Oyster card but only when you arrive in London . You can also pay for your travel with a contactless payment card.
What zone is Heathrow?
Heathrow Airport is in Zone 6 of London's zoned transport system. To understand the zone system which is the basis for all fares on the London Underground, read our using the London Underground page.
How much is annual Travelcard?
| Adult | Zones Weekly Annual | 1-5 £60.00 £2,400 | 1-6 £64.20 £2,568 | 1-7 £69.80 £2,792 |
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Do you get charged for Travelling through Zone 1?
Travelling via zone 1
You need to pay the fare for all zones you travel through , not the zones of the stations you enter and exit.
How long does my Oyster card credit last?
Unused credit on your Visitor Oyster card
The pay as you go credit on your Visitor Oyster card never expires so you can keep your card until your next visit, or lend it to family and friends.
What does outside fare zone mean?
Outside fare zones' in white or grey areas of TfL maps means Oyster, contactless and paper tickets are accepted but blue areas mean are Oyster is not accepted, only contactless or paper tickets. (
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.
How much does London subway cost?
| Zones Travelled Single Journey Ticket | Zone 1 £5.50 £2.70 | Zone 1 & 2 £5.50 £2.70 | Zone 1 to 3 £5.50 £2.70 | Zone 1 to 4 £6.00 £3.00 |
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What zone is Wembley?
If you are wondering what zone Wembley Park is, it is Zone 4 .
