Instead of paying with cash, you can pay with contactless by placing your credit or debit card on the reader of the ticket machine. We also accept contactless payments on smart devices via Apple Pay and Android Pay.
Can I use contactless from London to Brighton?
No, you can’t. Brighton is by no stretch of the imagination part of London.
Can I use my Oyster card to Brighton?
Visitors arriving from London should note that Brighton is outside London Transport zones and Oyster cards are not valid.
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.
Can I use contactless card on South West Trains?
If you have an Oyster PAYG card you can top it up at our ticket machines at South Western Railway stations within the London Zones. We also accept other forms of contactless payment for journeys within the London Travelcard area, including CPAY contactless bank cards, Apple Pay and Android Pay.
Which zone is Brighton in?
London Underground Zone 1-6 to Brighton by train
| Distance | miles ( km) |
|---|---|
| Departure station | London Underground Zone 1-6 |
| Arrival station | Brighton |
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 far out of London can I use Oyster?
Here is a rail and tube map for Oyster use. 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.
Which stations can I use my Oyster card at?
Oyster
- Online with a contactless and Oyster account, if you live in the UK.
- At Oyster Ticket Stops in many newsagents in London.
- At all Tube, London Overground and most Elizabeth line stations.
- Some DLR stations.
- At Visitor Centres.
- At the Tramlink Shop in Croydon.
What can I use instead of Oyster card?
Oyster card is not the only contactless payment card that can be used on London transport. Any contactless payment card such as a debit card, credit card, or virtual debit or prepayment card can be used to perform a contactless payment.
What happens if you don’t tap out with contactless?
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.
How many times can you use contactless before it asks for your PIN?
Card issuers only allow five consecutive contactless transactions that can be made before a PIN is requested in order to prevent fraud. So if you only use your card for small payments make sure you can recall the PIN to avoid getting caught out at the till.
Can I use my debit card to pay for train?
Credit & Debit Cards
All National Rail train companies accept the major credit and debit cards such as Visa, MasterCard, Maestro and Amex.
Is contactless cheaper than Oyster?
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.
Can I tap on SWR?
Adding Tap2Go to your SWR smartcard takes away the need to buy a train ticket before you travel on SWR services. Instead, you just touch in and touch out on yellow smartcard readers for the journeys you make and at the end of the day you’ll be charged the best walk-up fare.
Can you tap in on South Western Railway?
Make sure you tap in and out at the gates or validators at stations otherwise you’ll be charged a full day ticket. If you have more than one contactless card in your wallet, make sure you keep them apart when you tap in and out to avoid card clash.
Is Brighton a rich or poor area?
AREAS OF URBAN DEPRIVATION
Studies show that Brighton and Hove has one of the highest costs of living in the country.
Is Brighton in the same time zone as London?
Since London, United Kingdom and Brighton, United Kingdom are in the same time zone, you can call someone during your normal hours and it will be the same time in Brighton, United Kingdom as it is in London, United Kingdom.
Can I use Oyster card on Thameslink to Brighton?
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.
Do I get charged for using contactless?
Not all providers charge an authorisation fee, but for those that do the merchant in question will have to balance the amount involved with the transaction fees charged. The transaction fee is charged on payments using methods such as debit cards, and is usually a specific percentage of the cost of the transaction.
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.