Can You Buy Travel Card In Advance?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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Yes, you can buy in advance – just explain at the ticket desk which days you want the travelcards for.

Can I buy a London travel card 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.

What time can I buy a Travelcard?

You can travel from 09:30 (Monday to Friday), anytime on weekends or bank holidays for the date on the ticket and for journeys starting before 04:30 the next day .

How much is travel card monthly?

Monthly Travelcards Zones 1–2 £147.50 Zones 1–3 £173.60 Zones 1–4 £212.00 Zones 1–5 £252.30

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

Are Oyster cards still valid?

The Oyster card system will cease to exist within the next decade , though, predicts author and rail historian Christian Wolmar, even though it was a “fantastic change” when it was introduced.

How long does a day Travelcard last?

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.

Does a 12 year old need an Oyster card?

Children under 11 travel free on most public transport services in London when accompanied by a fare-paying adult, or with a 5-10 Zip Oyster photocard . Children aged 11 to 15 years old can get free or discounted travel with a Zip Oyster photocard, or a Young Visitor discount.

What zone is Wembley?

If you are wondering what zone Wembley Park is, it is Zone 4 .

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.

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

How do you get an 18+ Oyster card?

  1. Active email address.
  2. Student enrolment ID from your school, college or university.
  3. Your work placement start and end date.
  4. Digital photo which must be a . jpg, . bmp or . gif file and less than 6MB.

How much is a Zone 2 and 3 Travelcard?

Transport Zones Weekly Monthly Zones 2–3 £28.80 110.60 Zones 2–4 £31.90 £122.50 Zones 2–5 £38.20 £146.70 Zones 2–6 £48.10 £184.80

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 much is a tube ticket Zone 1 and 2?

Zones Travelled Single Journey Ticket Oyster / Contactless Payment Card~ Adult Off Peak Zone 1 £5.50 £2.40 Zone 1 & 2 £5.50 £3.00 Zone 1 to 3 £5.50 £2.80

What is a photocard?

/ (ˈfəʊtəʊˌkɑːd) / noun. an identity card containing a photograph of the bearer .

What zone is Orpington?

Orpington is in zone 6 .

Can I use a railcard to buy a season ticket?

Railcards do not give discounts on Season tickets . Remember, not every ticket type is available for every journey that you might want to make, so it’s always best to check before booking.

Can I buy an Oyster card in a shop?

You can get an Oyster card: Online with a contactless and Oyster account, if you live in the UK. At Oyster Ticket Stops in many newsagents in London . At all Tube, London Overground and most TfL Rail stations .

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 long does money last on an 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. If you don’t need your Visitor Oyster card, you can get the remaining credit refunded. The £5 you paid for your card won’t be refunded.

What are the London Underground zones?

The ‘Zone’ System Explained

When it comes to getting around, London is divided into ‘zones’ 1-6, with ‘Zone 1’ being the city centre and ‘Zone 6’ being the outskirts of the city . The system itself exists as a method for TfL (Transport for London) to calculate a customer’s travel distance and charge accordingly.

What zone is Stanmore?

Stanmore is a London Underground station in Stanmore. It is the northern terminus of the Jubilee line; the next station towards Central London is Canons Park. The station is on the south side of London Road, part of the A410 and is in Travelcard Zone 5 .

What zone is Romford?

Its three-letter station code is RMF and it is in Travelcard Zone 6 . The station is currently managed by TfL Rail.

How much is a single bus ticket UK?

A single bus fare costs £1.65 with a Pay as you go Oyster card and contactless credit/debit card.

Can you put money on a Zip Oyster card?

The easiest way to make sure that the card always has money on it is to set up Auto Top-Up, where your bank debit or credit card is charged when the card is nearly empty of cash. Many adults set this up on their Oyster Card. It’s not as easy to add Auto Top Up to a Zip Card. But it is possible!

How do I get a free replacement Oyster card?

  1. Get a new Oyster card.
  2. Make at least one journey with it.
  3. Wait 24 hours.
  4. Sign in to your account, or create an account.
  5. Go to ‘Report card lost, stolen or failed’
  6. Select ‘Transfer my products to another Oyster card’ and follow the instructions.

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