Contactless payment cards can be used to travel between Gatwick Airport and London Victoria on Gatwick Express services. Contactless is also valid on most National Rail services in London as well as bus, Tube, tram, DLR, London Overground and TfL Rail. Fares and daily caps are the same as with Oyster PAYG.
Can you use contactless to Gatwick from London Bridge?
You can now use London’s Oyster Cards and contactless payment options to pay for fares on the Gatwick Express, Southern trains and Thameslink trains between London and Gatwick Airport. However Travelcards are not valid.
How much is contactless to Gatwick?
Pay as you go Oyster/contactless fares by train to/from Gatwick. You can use a Pay as you go Oyster card or a contactless payment to pay for the journey to/from Gatwick airport by train. Be careful to use the same card when you tap in and out of the barriers. The single fare by train is £9 off-peak or £16.50 peak.
Can I tap in and out to Gatwick?
Contactless travel
If you have a debit or credit card or mobile phone with contactless payment, you can use it to pay for travelling on the Gatwick Express. Touch it on the yellow Oyster reader at the gates to the platform at Gatwick station or London Victoria.
Can you use contactless on southern rail to Gatwick?
Contactless PAYG to Gatwick Airport and now Epsom. Contactless PAYG payment is also available at the following Southern stations: Merstham. Redhill.
Can I use my Oyster card from London 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.
Can you use contactless on National Rail in London?
You can now use your contactless payment card or compatible mobile device on most National Rail services in the Oyster Pay As You Go (PAYG) area where contactless payments are accepted, as well as the bus, Tube, London Trams, DLR, Elizabeth line and London Overground.
Is Gatwick in the Oyster zone?
Can you use Oyster to Gatwick Airport? Yes, you can use an Oyster card on the Gatwick Express, Southern or Thameslink to travel between London and Gatwick Airport.
What zone is London Gatwick in?
Gatwick Airport to London Underground Zone 1-6 by train
| Distance | miles ( km) |
|---|---|
| Departure station | Gatwick Airport |
| Arrival station | London Underground Zone 1-6 |
Can I use a contactless card instead of an Oyster card?
You can use contactless (card or device) or an Oyster card to pay as you go on bus, Tube, tram, DLR, London Overground, most Elizabeth line services, IFS Cloud Cable Car and River Bus services. You can also travel on most National Rail services in London and some outside London.
Can I use my contactless card to get to Gatwick Airport?
Contactless payment cards can be used to travel between Gatwick Airport and London Victoria on Gatwick Express services. Contactless is also valid on most National Rail services in London as well as bus, Tube, tram, DLR, London Overground and TfL Rail.
Can I use my Oyster card on Southern Rail?
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.
Do you get charged if you tap in and out?
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.
Is it cheaper to buy a train ticket or use contactless?
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).
How do I get to Gatwick Airport from London?
Transport for London
- The Gatwick Express non-stop train service to Victoria runs every 15 minutes with a journey time of 30 minutes.
- Southern trains services operate four times an hour to Victoria via East Croydon and Clapham Junction with a journey time to Victoria of around 35 minutes.
Can I use contactless on London Transport?
Contactless and mobile payments
You can use a contactless card or mobile device, such as a phone or watch, to pay as you go on all our services. Overseas transaction fees or charges may apply for non-UK cards.
Can I use my contactless debit card on London transport?
Contactless cards
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 use contactless to Stansted Airport?
Passengers are not able to use Oyster cards or contactless payment cards on the Stansted Express services to Stansted Airport. It is advised that passengers book tickets in advance or, alternatively purchase tickets at the train station. By booking in advance you are able to save money on their journeys.
How much is it from Gatwick to London?
| London – Gatwick Airport comparison of fares 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Service | Standard Adult Fare* | |
| Gatwick Express Train (Ticket on day) | £19.90 | £38.90 |
| Gatwick Express Train (Advance online) | £17.80 | £34.70 |
| Gatwick Express Train (Oyster) | £19.80 | £39.60 |
Can I use my Oyster card from East Croydon to Gatwick?
Hi, Yes you can use your Oyster card between East Croydon to Gatwick.
What Tube goes to Gatwick?
London Underground’s Victoria Station – located just under the National Rail station your Gatwick Express train arrives and departs from – offers access to the Victoria, District and Circle lines.