Pay as you go. If you are travelling from within the Oyster area to a station outside it (e.g. Chelmsford or Harlow Town), you cannot use your Oyster or contactless payment card to make a pay as you go journey. There are no Oyster readers at stations outside the Oyster area, so there is nowhere for you to touch out.
What travel zone is Chelmsford?
Chelmsford to London Underground Zone 1-6 by train
| Distance | miles ( km) |
|---|---|
| Departure station | Chelmsford |
| Arrival station | London Underground Zone 1-6 |
What happens if I tap in and out at the same station?
You can get a refund if you have been charged for touching in and out at the same station without making a journey.
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.
Can I use Oyster card to Shenfield?
No Oyster-based Travelcard exists. Zones 1-9 + Shenfield (or Zones 2-9 + Shenfield) are accepted for this journey. No Oyster-based Travelcard exists. No Oyster-based Travelcard exists.
Is Chelmsford classed as London?
Granted city status in 2012 for its economic success and crowned one of Britain’s best places to live for quality of life, Chelmsford has certainly earned its status as the city outside of London.
Can you use contactless in Essex?
Essex Bus Tickets and Payment Methods
We are now accepting Contactless Payments including Apple Pay and Google Pay on all our Essex services. You can buy single, FirstDay and FirstWeek tickets from the driver.
What happens if u forget to tap out?
Remember, you need a different card or device for each person travelling. If you touch-in but don’t touch-out at your destination stop, with the same card or device, we won’t know what journey you made. If this happens, you’ll automatically pay the incomplete journey fare.
What happens if you forget to tap off the bus?
What happens if I forget to tap off? You will be charged the single fare to the end of the route, so always remember to tap off in order to pay the correct fare.
How many times can you tap a card in a day?
There is no limit to the number of times you can use a contactless payment card in a day via the contactless method, but there is a caveat to this. Intermittently, your bank may ask for you to enter your PIN to ensure it’s you – and not anyone else – that is using your card.
How many times a day can you tap contactless?
Card issuers only allow five consecutive contactless transactions that can be made before a PIN is requested in order to prevent fraud.
How many times can you tap a contactless card?
There isn’t a daily limit for contactless payments. However, from time to time, when you shop using contactless payments, you’ll need to put your card into the machine and enter your PIN to verify it’s you, before you can use contactless again.
What happens if I touch in with one contactless card and touch out with another on the same journey?
What happens if I touch in with one contactless card, and touch out with another on the same journey? It’s important that you try to avoid doing this, as you’ll be charged a maximum fare on both of your cards. The two separate journeys won’t be linked and each one will be recognised as incomplete.
Is Chelmsford in the oyster zone?
Pay as you go. If you are travelling from within the Oyster area to a station outside it (e.g. Chelmsford or Harlow Town), you cannot use your Oyster or contactless payment card to make a pay as you go journey. There are no Oyster readers at stations outside the Oyster area, so there is nowhere for you to touch out.
What stations are covered by oyster?
You can use Oyster Pay As You Go in London on all suburban trains stopping in Zones 1 – 9 and journeys to:
- Broxbourne, Rye House, St.
- Gatwick Airport.
- Merstham, Redhill, Earlswood, Salfords and Horley.
- Ockendon, Chafford Hundred, Purfleet and Grays.
- Epsom.
- Cuffley, Bayford and Hertford North.
- Radlett and Potters Bar.
Can you tap in and out at Shenfield?
This station accepts oyster card and contactless from and to other accepting stations. To navigate, press the arrow keys.
How many Muslims are in Chelmsford?
Further information about the population structure:
| Religion | Persons |
|---|---|
| Christian | 104,256 |
| Muslim | 2,012 |
| Hindu | 1,213 |
| Sikh | 160 |
Is Chelmsford deprived?
Chelmsford is ranked 256 out of 326 local authorities in England on overall deprivation (where 1 is the highest level of deprivation).
Is Chelmsford a nice area to live?
Chelmsford is generally regarded as a safe city to live in, with a lower crime rate than the UK average.
Do Chelmsford buses take cash?
Cash payments and paper tickets remain available. Designed to make paying for travel more convenient and accessible, the contactless option is also believed to improve boarding times and lead to quicker bus journeys. The new ticket machines also accept Apple Pay and Android Pay.
Can I use contactless outside of London?
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):