It will accept all credit and debit cards, as well Apple and Android Pay. Linsey Frostick, General Manager at Arriva Luton, says: “It’s a privilege to be among the first at Arriva to add contactless to our fleet.
Can I use contactless on Luton bus?
Wherever you need to get to, we’ve made things a whole lot easier with the introduction of contactless payments on all Arriva UK buses. Say goodbye to fumbling around for change. Contactless is a quick and secure way to pay for your ticket using a credit or debit card without needing to enter your PIN.
How much is a bus fare Luton?
Getting to the station
If your ticket is from Luton Airport Parkway (LTN), you can pay the Shuttle Bus fare separately. The prices are £2.40 for a Single, £3.80 for a Standard Open Return. Children between 5 and 15 travel half price, and under 5s go free. The Shuttle Bus accepts both cash and contactless payments.
Can I pay contactless on bus?
No problem. Secure contactless payments are now available on all of our buses. Paying with contactless is a simple and secure way to pay for tickets without cash. One tap of your contactless card, Apple Pay or Google Pay and you’re aboard and ready to go, no need to worry about having the right change.
Do buses in UK accept cash?
You can pay on the bus with cash, contactless or a debit or credit card. We’re happy for you to use all major debit and credit card providers, like Visa, MasterCard. Unfortunately, you can’t buy a longer term bus passes on the bus.
Can I tap out at Luton?
You can only use contactless (card or device) to pay as you go for travel to and from: Brookmans Park, Welham Green, Hatfield and Welwyn Garden City. St Albans City, Harpenden and Luton Airport Parkway.
Is Luton Oyster zone?
can i use my oyster card from thameslink st pancreas to luton railway Station or do i need a separate ticket? No. Luton is outside the london travel zones. You can purchase a seperate train ticket at the station.
Can you use Oyster to Luton?
You can use an oyster card on tubes, buses, DLR, trams, London Overground and some National rail trains.
Can I buy Oyster card at Luton?
Luton London Airport – buy an Oyster card from National Express at the airport or in the Onward Travel Centre. Stansted London Airport – you can buy Oyster cards at Stansted Airport train station, before continuing your journey into Central London with the Stansted Express.
Is Oyster card valid to Luton Airport?
Note that it is not accepted at Luton or beyond.
No Oyster cards are valid at all. The full range of paper tickets are still available and will sometimes be cheaper, particularly at weekends when super off-peak tickets are valid.
Can you pay with a card debit card on a bus?
If your bank card shows the contactless payment symbol, you can use it to pay as you go straight away. You’ll pay an adult rate fare. Many contactless cards issued outside the UK can be used to pay as you go for travel (overseas transaction fees may apply):
Can you pay by card on a UK bus?
There are four easy ways for you to buy your tickets on the bus, using Tap & cap, Contactless payments, paying with cash or paying with a Swift Pay As You Go card.
Why doesnt my contactless work on the bus?
Some of the reasons why a card may not work include: The card is outside of the validity dates i.e. expired. The card is not a contactless card. The card is not accepted e.g. American Express.
How do you pay for bus fare in UK?
You can travel using pay as you go with contactless (card or device) or your Oyster card. You can also travel using your Oyster card with a 7 Day, Monthly and Annual Bus & Tram Pass.
When did buses go cashless?
6 July
The removal of cash fares will deliver £130m savings to 2022/23 and this will be reinvested in improving transport in the capital. Cash fares will not be accepted from 04:30 on Sunday 6 July, the start of TfL’s next fare charging period.
Can I use ATM card to pay bus fare?
Just tap your contactless credit or debit card at the MRT fare gate or card reader on buses. For contactless credit or debit cards that come with ez-link/NETS FlashPay functionality, the ez-link/NETS FlashPay function will be the default payment mode for transit.
What happens if you forget to tap out on the bus?
What happens if I forget to tap off? You will be charged the single fare to the end of the route, so always remember to tap off in order to pay the correct fare.
Is contactless cheaper than a ticket?
You can add money to an Oyster card or use contactless (card or device) straight away. You only pay for the journeys you make and it’s cheaper than buying a paper single or return ticket (train companies may offer special deals on some journeys).
What happens if you only tap out not in?
If you don’t touch in and out, we can’t tell where you’ve travelled from or to, so your journey will be incomplete. Maximum fares don’t count towards capping. If you don’t touch in, you may be charged a penalty fare.
Which zone is Luton?
London Underground Zone 1-6 to Luton Airport Parkway by train
| Distance | miles ( km) |
|---|---|
| Departure station | London Underground Zone 1-6 |
| Arrival station | Luton Airport Parkway |
Can I use my Oyster card on Thameslink to Luton?
You can use your Oyster card on all Thameslink trains within the London Zones 1-6 – as well as on buses, Tubes, Trams, The Docklands Light Railway, London Overground, TfL Rail and most National Rail services in London.