No, we do not accept Oyster Cards on our coaches.
What transport Can you use with an Oyster card?
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.
Is it cheaper to use Oyster on National Rail?
Oyster fares on National Rail
With Oyster PAYG you get the cheapest appropriate single fare on National Rail services in London which means you pay less than the cash fare. There are peak and Off-Peak Oyster single fares on National Rail with the fare set when you touch in at the start of your journey.
Can Oyster card be used on railway?
If you have a Pay As You Go Oyster card, you can use it to travel on bus, Tube, tram, DLR, the Emirates Airline, London Overground and National Rail services in London.
Can I pay by card on National Express?
With tap and cap, make as many bus journeys as you like using the same contactless card or device and we’ll cap your fare so you don’t pay more than you should. Forget the stress of searching for change at the bus stop, simply tap with your card or your device on our reader at the front of the bus and away you go.
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.
Is the Oyster card being phased out?
It follows a 2021 funding deal between the government and TfL that is set to see the 60+ Oyster Card gradually phased out until the concession disappears entirely next decade.
Is it cheaper to use an Oyster card or debit card?
Oyster cards have the added benefit of adding travel cards and discounts, which is why it is often the cheapest way to travel.
Is an Oyster card cheaper than tapping your card?
Otherwise an Oyster on a Pay As You Go basis or a Contactless payment card is cheaper. If you are a resident or long-term visitor there are monthly and annual Travelcards. You can load 7 day Travelcards onto an Oyster card and switch between Oyster Pay As You Go and Travelcard as your travel patterns change.
What is the daily cap for Oyster card?
If you make 3 journeys, £7.50 is deducted. For your 4th journey, £0.20 is deducted. You have reached the ‘daily cap’ and all other journeys until 4.30am the following morning are free. £2.30 of Pay as you go credit will remain on your Oyster card.
Can I use my 60 Oyster card on National Rail?
Travel on National Rail
You can travel free on most National Rail services from 09:30 on weekdays and anytime on weekends and public holidays.
Can I use contactless card on National Rail?
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.
How much can you take on National Express?
You may take one medium-sized suitcase or rucksack and one small piece of soft hand luggage per person travelling, free of charge. Your one piece of luggage must not exceed 20kg, with maximum dimensions of 70cm x 30cm x 45cm.
Do you need ID for National Express?
Answer. We do not require a form of identification when travelling. If travelling alone, children aged 14 or 15 will need to carry a letter of consent and a form of identification (e.g. passport or birth certificate).
Can show my National Express ticket on my phone?
Yes. You can show your E-Ticket directly to the driver on your smartphone or device when boarding. This is the quickest and easiest way.
What happens if you only tap your Oyster once?
Please wait at least 48 hours as you might receive an automatic refund: Oyster – we’ll automatically add it to your card the next time you touch in or out of a rail journey. Contactless – the refund will show on your next card statement, or we will adjust the fares charged when you next travel.
What happens if you only tap out Oyster?
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 an Oyster card worth it for 3 days?
If you’re visiting London for 3 days or less, the best option is to get the Oyster Card, as it is the most cost-effective system. For stays of over 4 days, we recommend getting the 7-day Travelcard, since it is cheaper than getting 7 x 24-hour travelcards.
Does anyone use Oyster cards anymore?
Fast forward to 2019 and payments with contactless bank cards or mobile phones now make up 60% of all Tube and rail pay-as-you-go journeys in London. This is the equivalent of around 21 million journeys a week. The remaining 40% still use Oyster.
Are Oyster cards still used in London 2022?
If you buy a standard Oyster card in London or online after 4 September 2022 you now have to pay £7 for the card. This is not a credit to be used against travel, it’s the cost of the card now. If you already have an Oyster card from before 23 February 2020, you can still get your original £5 deposit refunded.
Is it worth buying an Oyster card?
The advantages of an Oyster card are that you can top up your credit online and add an electronic 7 Day Travelcard onto the card. You can also get an Oyster card before you arrive in London if you live in the UK. If you do not live in the UK, you can still get an Oyster card but only when you arrive in London.