Is Basildon In Tfl Zone?

No, Basildon is outside the Transport for London (TFL) area. Depending on what time of day you are travelling, the cheapest option would be an off-peak return. This would exclude rush hour travel, but if you can work your way round that it’s worth it.

Is Basildon in the oyster zone?

Oyster card doesn’t work as far out as Basildon. You can buy one-day travelcards at Basildon which include train travel between Basildon and London and unlimited travel in the London travelcard area.

Which London zone is Basildon?

Basildon to London Underground Zone 1-6 by train

What line is Basildon on?

Basildon railway station is on the London, Tilbury and Southend line, serving the town of Basildon, Essex. It is 24 miles 26 chains (39.1 km) down the main line from London Fenchurch Street and is situated between Laindon to the west and Pitsea to the east.

What zones are covered by a Travelcard?

A Travelcard (in the zones it’s valid for) gives you unlimited travel at any time on bus, Tube, Tram, DLR, London Overground, Elizabeth line and National Rail services in London. You can use it on all buses, and if valid in zones 3, 4, 5 or 6, on all trams. Travelcards can start on any day.

Can I use contactless at Basildon?

Most contactless payment cards, issued outside of the UK, will be accepted by our ticket machines.

What region is Basildon in?

The Borough of Basildon is a local government district in south Essex in the East of England, centred on the town of Basildon.

What are the zones for TFL?

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.

What part of London is Zone 6?

Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, And 3 Station. Hillingdon Station. Hornchurch Station. Ickenham Station.

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.

Does Basildon have a tube station?

The two main stations of note are Basildon Town – which acts as a travel hub for Basildon – and Southend High Street – which does the same for Southend-on-Sea.

Is Basildon a good area?

Crime and Safety in Basildon, Essex. Basildon is the most dangerous major town in Essex, and is among the top 20 most dangerous overall out of Essex’s 315 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Basildon in 2021 was 127 crimes per 1,000 people.

What borough is Basildon come under?

The Borough of Basildon is the local government district in south Essex that covers the towns of Basildon, Billericay, Laindon, Pitsea and Wickford.

Is it cheaper to tap or 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.

What zones can I use my Oyster card?

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.

Which zone is laindon in?

Laindon to London Underground Zone 1-6 by train

Is it cheaper to use an Oyster card or contactless?

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.

What happens if you don’t tap out of tube?

Charges if you don’t touch in and out
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.

Is Basildon in south London?

Where is Basildon City Located? Basildon is a city found in England, The United Kingdom. It is located 51.57 latitude and 0.46 longitude. It lies 32 miles (51 km) east of Central London, 11 miles (18 km) south of the city of Chelmsford and 10 miles (16 km) west of Southend-on-Sea.

Is Basildon a white area?

According to the latest 2011 census, the population in Basildon is predominantly white (93%), with non-white minorities representing the remaining 7% of the population. The median average age in Basildon in 2019 was 39.3, with over 18s representing 78.7% of the population.

Is Basildon nice to live?

Overall, Basildon is a pleasant and comfortable place to live. More desirable neighborhoods include Canvey Island; although technically slightly outside Basildon, is generally considered one of the town’s more affluent areas. Langdon Hills and Laindon, with their extensive green spaces, are also very desirable.