Passes are not valid on Gatwick Express, Heathrow Express or any long distance inter-city train that does not stop at intermediate stations within the freedom pass area. For travel beyond the freedom pass area you must purchase a separate extension ticket before you travel.
How far out of London can I use my Freedom Pass?
Freedom Passes will be valid to use on all of the Elizabeth line including stops outside of London.
Can I use 60+ Oyster to Gatwick?
Can you use Oyster to Gatwick Airport? Yes, you can use an Oyster card on the Gatwick Express, Southern or Thameslink to travel between London and Gatwick Airport.
Can you use the Freedom Pass on the Gatwick Express?
You can show your pass and you will only have to pay the additional fare starting from where the London Zone boundary ends to your final destination. Freedom passes are issued to older and disabled Londoners by your local council.
Can I use my Oyster card to get to Gatwick?
You can use Oyster on all of our trains for journeys that start and finish in the London Travelcard area. Oyster can also be used between Gatwick Airport and London Victoria on Gatwick Express services. It’s quick and easy to buy an Oyster card, top up online and add your Travelcard or season ticket.
Can I use my Freedom Pass to get to Heathrow?
Heathrow Connect: Freedom Pass is valid from 09.30 Monday to Friday and at any time on weekends and public holidays between Paddington and Hayes & Harlington only. If you are travelling to Heathrow you will need to purchase an extension or other ticket before you make your journey.
Can I use my Freedom Pass all over the UK?
The Freedom Pass allows you to travel on local bus services across England during off-peak times – 9.30am to 11pm Monday to Friday and all day at other times.
How much is Oyster to Gatwick?
At £11.50/adult (with an Oyster Card), the Southern commuter train is £2.20/adult cheaper than even the group save the price of Gatwick Express. We detail the price differences in our ticket section above. The Gatwick Express is only slightly faster than the Southern trains, which share the same tracks.
How far outside of London can I use my 60+ Oyster card?
The pass allows free travel on buses, Tube, tram, DLR, London Overground and most National Rail services in London. Pass holders also get a discounted fare on River services and the Emirates Air Line. 60+ Oyster pass holders are not entitled to free travel on services outside of London.
Which zone is Gatwick in?
Gatwick Airport to London Underground Zone 1-6 by train
| Distance | miles ( km) |
|---|---|
| Departure station | Gatwick Airport |
| Arrival station | London Underground Zone 1-6 |
Can I use my Freedom Pass to get to Stansted Airport?
No, Stansted Airport is outside London. You will need to buy a ticket from the Freedom Pass boundary.
Can I use my Freedom Pass on Southern Rail?
Freedom pass holders can travel free on National Rail routes within the valid zones after 09:30 on weekdays or at any time on weekends and public holidays.
What transport Can you use with Freedom Pass?
Buses, trams and trains
Travel free on bus, tram, Tube, DLR, London Overground and Elizabeth line. You can travel free on TfL services with your Older Person’s Freedom Pass from 09:00 weekdays and anytime at weekends and on bank holidays.
Can you use Oyster to Gatwick Southern?
You can use your Oyster card on all Southern 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.
Can I tap my card to Gatwick?
Contactless payment cards can be used to travel between Gatwick Airport and London Victoria on Gatwick Express services. Contactless is also valid on most National Rail services in London as well as bus, Tube, tram, DLR, London Overground and TfL Rail. Fares and daily caps are the same as with Oyster PAYG.
How much is contactless from London to Gatwick?
These are the Pay as you go fares between a London train station and Gatwick Airport with Southern or Thameslink. The Gatwick Express is £20.60 with a contactless/oyster card, a 10p discount on their standard single fare.
Can you use Freedom Pass on rail?
Your Freedom Pass allows you to travel in Standard Class on most local rail services in London, during the following times: Monday to Friday from 9.30am and until 4.30am the following morning. at any time on weekends and public holidays.
Are they stopping the Freedom Pass?
We have now sent out all renewal passes to those we believe are still eligible for the Older Person’s Freedom Pass who held a 31 March 2022 expiry pass. We automatically renewed passes for Older Persons pass holders, who from our residency checks, were still living at the same address as shown on our records.
Can I use my Freedom Pass after 9am?
Freedom Pass holders can now travel for free Freedom pass holders can travel for free, on weekdays, from 9:00 am until 4:30 am the next day, however pass holders can use the pass any time on weekends and public holidays.
Is Freedom Pass better than 60+ Oyster card?
If you’re over 60, but still too young for a Freedom Pass, a 60+ Oyster card could be a good option. It still provides free travel on the London Underground, Overground, trams and buses, as well as some TfL Rail and National Rail services, but you can’t use your pass outside of London.
Can I use my Freedom Pass on the river bus?
Freedom Passes are not compatible with pay as you go on River Bus services, if you are a Freedom Pass holder you must buy a ticket before travelling which is offered at a discounted rate.