You can use your Oyster card on all Southern 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.
Does an Oyster card cover all zones?
Visitor Oyster cards are valid across all travel zones in London and automatically calculate the best value fare for all the journeys.
Where does my Oyster card cover?
Oyster cards
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. You can also travel on most National Rail services in London and some outside London. You can also add: Travelcard.
Can I use my Oyster outside of London?
No. Oyster cards are only useable within the TFL zones and down to Gatwick. No Oyster Card is a London specific product and can only be used on National Rail services in the Greater London area plus a few specific routes outside.
What zones are oyster?
You can use Oyster Pay As You Go in London on all suburban trains stopping in Zones 1 – 9 and journeys to:
- Broxbourne, Rye House, St.
- Gatwick Airport.
- Merstham, Redhill, Earlswood, Salfords and Horley.
- Ockendon, Chafford Hundred, Purfleet and Grays.
- Epsom.
- Cuffley, Bayford and Hertford North.
- Radlett and Potters Bar.
Is it cheaper to use Oyster or card?
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.
What does zone 1 and 2 cover in London?
Zone 1 covers all of Central London. Zone 2 encircles zone 1 and covers a large swathe of the inner London suburbs. The link below will show you a map which shows you which stations (Underground, DLR and National Rail) are in zones 1 and 2.
Can I use my Oyster card on National Rail?
Oyster PAYG can be used for on all journeys on National Rail, London Underground, DLR, London Bus and London Trams services wholly within the London Fare Zones area, and PAYG can also be used on Southeastern’s HS1 service between St Pancras International and Stratford International, Gatwick Express and Southern
Can I use my Oyster card to get to Cambridge?
Oystercards & Travelcards are for travel within London. Neither Cambridge nor Epsom are within London, so you’ll have pay for travel to/from London separately. 3.
Can I use Oyster to Gatwick?
You can use Oyster on all of our trains for journeys that start and finish in the London Travelcard area. Oyster can also be used between Gatwick Airport and London Victoria on Gatwick Express services. It’s quick and easy to buy an Oyster card, top up online and add your Travelcard or season ticket.
How far can I travel with my Oyster card?
This will let you travel as much as you like on any National Rail, London Overground, London Underground, buses, Docklands Light Railway and Tramlink service within London Zones 1 – 9 (depending on the zones you purchase).
Is it better to use contactless or Oyster?
Advantages of Contactless
It’s already on a card you own: if you already have a supported contactless credit card or smartphone, using this for your travel is more convenient than getting a separate Oyster card, which you have to pay a deposit on and keep topped up.
How far can I go with Oyster?
Your standard Oyster Card can cover all the London fare zones, from Central London in zone 1, all the way out to places such as Upminster, Uxbridge, Epping and Heathrow Airport in zone 6.
What are the 6 zones in London?
Principal fare zones
| Zone | Outer London |
|---|---|
| 6 | Bexley, Bromley, Croydon, Enfield, Harrow, Havering, Hillingdon, Hounslow, Kingston upon Thames, Richmond upon Thames |
What are Zones 1 to 3 in London?
Central London is zone 1, zone 2 is the ring around zone 1, zone 3 is the ring around 2 and so on.
Stations in two zones
- Earl’s Court tube station is in zone 1/2.
- If you travel from Earl’s Court to Heathrow (zone 6), the single fare is charged from zone 2 to zone 6, not from zone 1-6.
- ABBA Arena is in zone 2/3.
Is it cheaper to use an Oyster card than 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. 3. Re: What is the difference between Oyster and Contactless?
Are buses free with Oyster card?
If you have a 16+ Zip Oyster photocard and live in London, you get free travel on buses and trams. If you live outside London, you get 50% off adult fares.
How much is oyster per day?
Price caps for Oyster & contactless card payments, compared to Travelcard prices
| Zones | Oyster daily cap | 7-day cap** |
|---|---|---|
| Zone 1-2 | £7.70 | £38.40 |
| Zone 1-3 | £9.00 | £45.20 |
| Zone 1-4 | £11.00 | £55.20 |
| Zone 1-5 | £13.10 | £65.70 |
Is it worth getting an Oyster card for 1 day?
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). Find prices for daily capping and Day Travelcards.
What are the zone 1 areas?
A Zone 1 hazardous area is classified as a place in which an explosive atmosphere consisting of a mixture with air or flammable substances in the form of gas, vapour or mist is likely to occur in normal operation occasionally. These are typically process areas where gases are more likely to be present.
How much is an Oyster card for Zones 1 and 2?
Weekly Travelcards: 2022 prices
If you stay in London for 6–7 days and use the underground, trains, and buses every day, the weekly Travelcard is the most cost-effective travel pass. The one-week pass including central London (zones 1-2) is £38.40. It’s valid for travel at anytime; there is no peak or off-peak rate.