Buses are an easy and affordable way to travel around London, with 95% of Londoners living within 400 meters of a bus stop and our Hopper fare giving you unlimited journeys within one hour of touching in for just £1.65. Find out more about our fares.
Are buses still free in London?
Pay your fare on cash-free London buses
London buses are card only, so you cannot buy a ticket with cash. Use a Visitor Oyster card*, an Oyster card, a Travelcard or a contactless payment card to pay your fare. Unlike the Tube zone fare system, a single London bus journey costs £1.65 no matter how far you go.
Are buses free in the UK?
For a majority of people, travelling in the UK using public transport is far from free. Whether you’re in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland, most adults will have to shell out a few quid for bus tickets, or pay a heftier fee for monthly passes or train tickets.
Do London Buses take money?
On the buses there are flat fares whether you go one stop or to the end of the route. It is not possible to pay for London bus fares in cash. Instead you can pay with a Visitor Oyster card, Oyster card, Travelcard or contactless payment card, or use a bus pass.
Is the London Metro free?
an Oyster, Travelcard, or contact credit card. If you have one of the latter, then you will pay somewhere between £2.40 and £2.90 per ride within Zones 1 + 2. The most expensive ride (Central London to Heathrow) will cost either £3.10 (off-peak) or £5.10 (peak).
How much is a bus fare in London?
16+
| Pay as you go | Daily cap | Monthly Bus & Tram Pass |
|---|---|---|
| £0.80 | £2.40 | £44.60 |
Is it cheaper to take the bus or Tube in London?
Bus transport in London is cheaper than Underground travel, and the bus network is very extensive.
How much is a one day travel card London?
It’s priced as a one day travel pass.
Daily prices.
| Type | Day Anytime Price | Off-Peak Day Price |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Zones 1-5 | £13.10 | £13.10 |
| Adult Zones 1-6 | £14.10 | £14.10 |
How much does Oyster card cost?
How much does an Oyster card cost? The Oyster card costs £7. You then add money to the card to pay for your travel. The £7 fee is not a deposit.
How much is a day Travel Card London?
One Day Travelcards: 2022 prices
The paper off peak One Day Travelcard for zone 1-6 is £14.40. This might seem expensive, but it’s cheaper than paying the full cash fare for 3 underground trips in central London (3 x £6.30=£18.90).
How do I pay for London transport?
Use a contactless card or mobile device for adult rate pay as you go travel on all our transport services.
You can use different mobile payments to travel on our transport services:
- Apple Pay.
- Barclaycard Contactless Mobile.
- bPay.
- Fitbit Pay.
- Garmin Pay.
- Google Pay.
- Samsung Pay.
Do I need an Oyster card?
Yes, each person travelling needs their own Oyster card, Travelcard or contactless payment card. If you are coming to London in a group of 10 or more people who plan to travel around the capital together, you can buy a Group Day Travelcard*.
How do you pay for buses in the UK?
You can pay on the bus with cash, contactless or a debit or credit card. We’re happy for you to use all major debit and credit card providers, like Visa, MasterCard. Unfortunately, you can’t buy a longer term bus passes on the bus.
What is the cheapest way to get around London?
How to travel cheap in London
- Get an Oyster card.
- Go contactless.
- Know where you’re travelling to.
- Avoid travelling during peak hours.
- Take the bus for long distances.
- Take advantage of the Hopper fare.
- Rent a bike when it’s sunny.
- Walk wherever possible.
How much is a 1 day travel Oyster card?
A Visitor Oyster card costs £5 (plus postage) and is pre-loaded with pay as you go credit for you to spend on travel. You can choose how much credit to add to your card: £10, £15, £20, £25, £30, £35, £40 or £50.
Are trains Free London?
Contact your borough to find out more. On National Rail services in London, travel free after 9:30 weekdays, and any time on weekends and public holidays. See where you can travel on the Freedom Pass map.
Can I use cash on the bus UK?
Can you pay for London buses with cash? No. Cash fares were abolished in 2014. Your only options now are to use an Oystercard, a contactless card, or a One Day Travelcard (don’t as it’s cheaper to buy an Oystercard, even taking into account the £5 deposit).
What is cheaper bus or train UK?
Coach tickets and costs in the UK
Coach travel is often significantly cheaper than train travel when it comes to traveling across the country. This makes it a good option for those traveling on a budget, as most large cities have direct coach connections to London.
Are buses cheap in London?
Buses are the cheapest way to travel around London. There are no zones for bus travel — a single bus ticket is the same price whether your journey is in zone 1 or if you pass through several zones.
How do tourists get around London?
The best way to get around London is the rapid-transit London Underground, or what locals call “the Tube.” You can even take the Tube from Heathrow Airport (LHR) – one of the world’s busiest airports – into the city center.
Trams have the same fares as buses.
- London Overground.
- TfL Rail.
- London Trams.
Why is London travel so expensive?
The government generally don’t subsidise the cost of travel in the UK and for this reason transport is expensive in the UK. Within London, a journey costs a flat rate of £1.50 per hour. However, the price of taking a train in the UK is 5 times more expensive than in Europe.