The rate depends on when you touch in. Peak fares apply from 06:30 to 09:29 and from 16:00 to 18:59 Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays). Off-peak fares apply at all other times. That is, if you touch in during those two three-hour periods, you will be charged the peak fare.
How do peak times work TFL?
Peak fares – Monday to Friday (not on public holidays) between 06:30 and 09:30, and between 16:00 and 19:00. Off-peak fares – at all other times and if you travel from a station outside Zone 1 to a station in Zone 1 between 16:00 and 19:00, Monday to Friday.
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 tap in but dont 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 are off-peak hours TFL?
Off-peak fares apply to our rail services between 09:30 and 16:00 and after 19:00 on weekdays, and during weekends and bank holidays. However, if you travel into Zone 1 after 09:30, you will always be charged an off-peak fare, even during the afternoon and evening peak.
What times count as off peak?
An Off-Peak train time is classed as any time outside the busiest times of rail travel. Usually outside of commuting hours and during weekends.
What counts as peak time trains?
Generally speaking, try to avoid travelling between 0630 – 0930 and 1530 – 1830.
Do you get charged if you tap in and out?
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.
How many times can you tap your card in one 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.
Should I tap when I get on and off a bus?
There’s no need to ask the driver for a ticket; just tap when you get on and off the bus and make sure you tap the same contactless card or device each time.
How much does TfL charge for not tapping out?
up to £8.90 in Zones 1-9. up to £26.00 beyond Zone 9, including on the Heathrow Express.
What is maximum oyster charge per day?
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.
Why is my TfL charge so high?
When you use contactless or Oyster to pay as you go, there is a maximum amount of time that you can spend making a single journey on Tube, DLR, London Overground, Elizabeth line and National Rail. If you spend longer than the maximum journey time for your journey, you could be charged 2 maximum fares.
How does off-peak work?
Off-Peak tickets are semi-flexible tickets that let you travel by train at certain times of the day, certain days in the week or on specific routes. These tickets are normally cheaper because of the restrictions they place on travel times, Usually avoiding the nightmarish ‘rush hour’ for morning and evening commuters.
How does peak and off-peak work?
Unlike a standard electricity plan where you pay the same rate for electricity regardless of the time of day, Time of Use (TOU) plans vary the cost of electricity throughout the day. Under Time of Use plans, utilities will charge more for electricity during peak hours and less during off-peak hours.
Is Oyster cheaper than contactless?
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.
Do weekends count as off-peak?
A general rule of thumb is that Off-Peak will begin at 09:30 Mondays to Fridays in cities and large towns, and 09:00 across the rest of the network. Weekends and Bank Holidays are Off-Peak all day.
What does during peak hours mean?
(piːk aʊəz ) plural noun. the busiest hours, as during traffic, etc; rush hour. Don’t drive home during peak hours.
What are off-peak minutes?
Typically evening and night hours – after the business day – and on weekends, when wireless networks experience less demand. Service providers often offer lower rates to calls placed and received during off-peak hours. The specific hours when off-peak hours begin and end vary by company.
What does peak mean in train tickets?
Peak fares are charged during business rush hours on any weekday train scheduled to arrive in NYC terminals between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. or depart NYC terminals between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.
How many times can you use tap and go in a day?
Card issuers only allow five consecutive contactless transactions that can be made before a PIN is requested in order to prevent fraud.