Oyster cards and contactless You can use your Oyster card or contactless payment card on Thameslink services in London Zones 1-6. Either buy or top up a Transport for London Oyster card or use a contactless debit or credit card debit or credit card to get around.
Can I use my debit card on Thameslink?
At the ticket office
Larger Thameslink stations have staffed ticket offices where you can book ahead or buy tickets for immediate travel. You can pay by cash, debit card, credit card or National Rail vouchers.
Can I use contactless on Thameslink to Luton?
You can pay with Contactless on our shuttle bus. If you only have a ticket to Luton Airport Parkway or don’t have a through ticket from the airport – it’s now quicker and easier than ever to pay with contactless on our shuttle bus.
Are there plugs on Thameslink trains?
Do Thameslink trains have plugs? There are plug sockets in first class on Thameslink trains. You can sit here, even with a standard class ticket.
Can I use my Oyster card on Thameslink?
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.
Is contactless valid on Thameslink?
You can use your Oyster card or contactless payment card on Thameslink services in London Zones 1-6. Either buy or top up a Transport for London Oyster card or use a contactless debit or credit card debit or credit card to get around.
Is it cheaper to use contactless on trains?
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 is the difference between City Thameslink and London Thameslink?
Although City Thameslink is a through-station, for ticketing purposes it is classed as a London terminus for Thameslink services to and from the south. It is in Travelcard Zone 1 and one of the “core stations” on the Thameslink route, along with St Pancras, Farringdon and Blackfriars.
Can you use contactless from Luton to London?
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. Iver, Langley, Slough, Burnham, Taplow, Maidenhead, Twyford and Reading.
Will TfL take over Thameslink?
The announcement that TfL would take over the network, to be rebranded London Overground, was made this week. Southern, Thameslink and Great Northern services will move under TfL control in 2021.
Do they check tickets on Thameslink?
Yes. Our revenue inspectors travel around our network and can issue penalty fares to passengers who do not hold valid tickets. This includes anyone in first class with a standard class ticket.
Do Thameslink trains have phone chargers?
On-Board Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi and power points for laptops and mobile phone chargers are available on most long-distance trains, and newer short-distance carriages, ideal for when you are on the move.
Can I sit in first class if it’s empty train?
Can I sit in first class if there are no seats in standard? No, you can only travel in first class with a valid first class ticket. We regularly check tickets on board our trains and you may have to pay the difference if you do not hold a first class ticket. You might also be charged a penalty fare.
Is Thameslink part of National Rail?
Thameslink is part of Govia Thameslink Railway, the largest train operating company in the UK.
Is Thameslink a train or Tube?
There’s nothing more versatile than the unique Thameslink train line the quarter-of-a-kilometre-long, 1100 people capacity trains are home to. The classic Thameslink route from Bedford to Brighton runs through Central London, literally linking one side of the Thames to another hence the name Thameslink.
Should you buy Thameslink tickets in advance?
Whether you’re heading to the coast, city or countryside, Advance train tickets are the best way to book ahead and save money. You need to be quick though, the amount of Advance tickets available are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment!
Can I use contactless instead of oyster?
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 contactless card on trains?
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 it better to use contactless or oyster?
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.
Is contactless cheaper than chip and pin?
Contactless costs less per transaction than Chip & PIN. It’s not a huge amount, but it all adds up, faster. With Contactless payments, you’re guaranteed to be paid.
Can you use contactless with no money?
Will contactless payments work if you have no money in your account? Contactless transactions could still go through even if you have run out of money. Retailers do not have to check how much money is in your account before accepting your card payment, meaning you could be charged interest if you go into an overdraft.