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- Is Oyster card only for London?
- Can I get an Oyster card if I live outside London?
- How much is an Oyster card in London?
- Is it cheaper to get a Travelcard or Oyster card?
- Is Oyster card free?
- Why is the tube so expensive?
- What is the daily cap on an Oyster card?
- How much is an annual Oyster card?
- How much is a 1 day travel card?
- Is it worth getting an Oyster card?
- What is the cheapest way to get around London?
- How much does the tube cost on contactless?
Is Oyster card only for London?
No. Oyster cards are only useable within the TFL zones and down to Gatwick. No Oyster Card is a London specific product and can only be used on National Rail services in the Greater London area plus a few specific routes outside.
Can I get an Oyster card if I live outside London?
The advantages of an Oyster card are that you can top up your credit online and add an electronic 7 Day Travelcard onto the card. You can also get an Oyster card before you arrive in London if you live in the UK. If you do not live in the UK, you can still get an Oyster card but only when you arrive in London.
How much is an Oyster card in London?
How much does a Visitor Oyster card cost? 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.
Is it cheaper to get a Travelcard or Oyster card?
As a general rule a Travelcard is more expensive than an Oyster card or Contactless payment card. The exception is if you make 3 or more journeys for 6 days or more within a 7 day period. ... Otherwise an Oyster on a Pay As You Go basis or a Contactless payment card is cheaper.
Is Oyster card free?
If you're 60 or over and live in a London borough, you can get free travel on our transport services with an Oyster photocard. Who is it for?
Why is the tube so expensive?
But one of the main reasons the tube is so expensive is that tube tickets are effectively subsidising road maintenance, ferries, tunnels, and a wealth of other things that should be paid for by the taxpayer.
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 is an annual Oyster card?
Daily Caps and Travelcards (2019)
| Adult | ||
|---|---|---|
| Zones | Weekly | Annual |
| 1-2 | £35.10 | £1,404 |
| 1-3 | £41.20 | £1,648 |
| 1-4 | £50.50 | £2,020 |
How much is a 1 day travel card?
Daily Prices
| Type | Day Anytime Price | Off-Peak Day Price |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Zones 1-2 | £12.70 | £12.70 |
| Adult Zones 1-4 | £12.70 | £12.70 |
| Adult Zones 1-6 | £18.10 | £12.60 |
Is it worth getting an Oyster card?
It is really worth getting an Oystercard if you are in London for more than one day and you don't already have a contactless card - you can ride the Tube and buses all day to your heart's content.
What is the cheapest way to get around London?
The cheapest way to travel is with an Oyster card. An Oyster card allows you to travel between all parts of London on the Underground, Trams (DLR), Overground, some river boats, Emirates Air Line, and the iconic red London buses.
How much does the tube cost on contactless?
Underground. For central London (zone 1) it costs £2.40 per journey with a contactless debit or credit card.
