- Are Oyster fares capped?
- What is the daily cap on an Oyster card?
- How much does it cost to top up Oyster card?
- Is it cheaper to use an Oyster card or buy a ticket?
Are Oyster fares capped?
If you use an Oyster card, you get a daily cap and can travel as much as you like in one day across all our transport services. You also get a weekly cap for bus and tram journeys only, so you can travel as much as you like in one week.
What is the daily cap on an Oyster card?
Zones | Oyster daily cap | 7-day cap** |
---|---|---|
Zone 1-3 | £8.70 | £43.50 |
Zone 1-4 | £10.60 | £53.20 |
Zone 1-5 | £12.70 | £63.30 |
Zone 1-6 | £13.50 | £67.70 |
How much does it cost to top up 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. The credit on your card never expires - it stays there until you use it.
Is it cheaper to use an Oyster card or buy a ticket?
Oyster / Contactless payment cards are charged on a per journey basis but has a daily maximum you can be charged. ... The daily Oyster/Contactless payment cards price cap is less than the cost of a 1 day Travelcard so over one day is cheaper. Over longer periods Travelcards can work out cheaper depending on your travel.