Travelcards
| Zone(s) | One Day Anytime | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 only | £14.40 | £147.50 |
| Zone 1 and 2 | £14.40 | £147.50 |
| Zone 1, 2 and 3 | £14.40 | £173.60 |
| Zone 1, 2, 3 and 4 | £14.40 | £212.00 |
How much is a day Travelcard in London?
£14.40
What are the different London Travelcard prices? Travelcard prices start at £14.40 for a central London 1 day Travelcard and go up to £70.30 for a 7 day Travelcard covering zones 1-6. Child Travelcards are approximately half these prices.
Is it cheaper to get a Travelcard?
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.
How much is a metro card in London?
A Visitor Oyster card costs £5 (plus postage) and is pre-loaded with pay as you go credit for you to spend on travel. You can choose how much credit to add to your card: £10, £15, £20, £25, £30, £35, £40 or £50. The credit on your card never expires – it stays there until you use it.
How long do London travelcards last?
You can buy a 7 Day, Monthly and Annual Travelcard, or one with start and end dates you choose (any length between 1½ and 10½ months).
What is the cheapest way to get around London?
How to travel cheap in London
- Get an Oyster card.
- Go contactless.
- Know where you’re travelling to.
- Avoid travelling during peak hours.
- Take the bus for long distances.
- Take advantage of the Hopper fare.
- Rent a bike when it’s sunny.
- Walk wherever possible.
Can I buy a London Travelcard in advance?
Travelcards can be sold with an Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, Advance or season (except Flexi Season) train ticket to London on our website, app or at your local station.
What is the best Travelcard to use in London?
Visitor Oyster cards & Oyster cards
Oyster fares are the lowest fares and if you are not using contactless payment then you need to buy an Oyster card to gain access to the Oyster fares. For most overseas visitors an Oyster card or a Visitor Oyster card is the most popular ticketing solution.
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.
What is the difference between an Oyster card and a Travelcard?
– Oyster and Travelcard are actually the same but Oyster cannot be used for overground trains and is a plastic card, while Travelcard is a paper ticket which may offer 2 for 1 discounts. – Travelcard is also available in Oyster card form.
Is contactless cheaper than oyster?
It’s the easiest and most convenient way to pay, is supported on every form of transport, and in most cases is either cheaper or the same price as using an Oyster card.
Is it cheaper to get an Oyster card or pay contactless?
A contactless visitor Oyster card is excellent for pay as you go travel as fares are capped. This means this may cost less than a physical ticket. However, a standard contactless card will offer the same benefits. However, the visitor Oyster card is perhaps best used by tourists from foreign countries.
Are Oyster cards cheaper than card?
It’s more than 50% cheaper than buying a paper Travelcard with cash. Oyster cards have a daily price cap – once you reach this limit, you won’t pay for any additional journeys (excluding Thames Clippers River Bus where there is no capping).
How Much Is a Family Travelcard in London?
A London Family Travelcard starts from just £30 for one adult and one child under 16, arriving in the capital after 10am on weekdays. If you have more travellers, our Family Travelcard packages still offer great value for up to two adults and four children.
Do Oyster Travelcards include buses?
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 Elizabeth line, IFS Cloud Cable Car and Thames Clippers River Bus services.
How long does a 1 day Travelcard last?
Anytime Day Travelcards are valid for travel at any time of day and until 04:29 the following morning and are available only in the following zonal combinations: Zones 1-4 and Zones 1-6.
How much is a 3 day Oyster card?
Choose a £20 Visitor Oyster card which will usually cover a full day of unlimited travel in zone 1-2. Travelling in central London for 3 days? Choose a £25 Visitor Oyster card for unlimited travel in zone 1-2.
Is Visitor Oyster card worth it?
An Oyster card may be the most cost-effective option if you are only visiting for a few days. A 7 Day Travelcard is a good option if you are visiting for a week and only plan to visit central London. You can also use contactless payment, which has both a daily and weekly fare cap.
How much does Oyster card cost?
How much does an Oyster card cost? The Oyster card costs £7. You then add money to the card to pay for your travel. The £7 fee is not a deposit.
Can I buy a London Travelcard at my local station?
You can buy Day Travelcards (paper ticket): From ticket machines at Tube, DLR, London Overground, Elizabeth line and National Rail stations. From ticket offices at London Overground, Elizabeth line and National Rail stations. At Visitor Centres.
Is London Travelcard valid for 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.