Tips for London Public Transport for a first visit with a 3 year old [closed]

1. What is the cheapest way to get around London?
2. How can I travel free in London?
3. How do you use public transport in London?
4. Is the tube free in London?
5. Is Oyster cheaper than contactless?
6. How much is a 1 day travel card?
7. What is the cheapest way to commute to London?
8. Can I use my 60+ Oyster card before 9am?
9. Is bus travel still free in London?
10. How many Londoners use public transport?
11. What is the most used transport in London?
12. How do I pay for transport in London?

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 can I travel free in London?

You can travel for free or get discounts on a range of transport services across London.

1. Buses, trams and trains. Travel free any time on bus, tram, Tube, DLR, London Overground and TfL Rail. ...
2. River services. ...
3. Emirates Air Line. ...
4. Using your Freedom Pass outside London. ...
5. Using bus passes if you don't live in London.

How do you use public transport in London?

To use the public buses in London, all you have to do is touch your Oyster or contactless card on the big yellow card reader when you board the bus – there's no need to do it when you get off the bus as fares are fixed.

Is the tube free in London?

You do not need a ticket for free travel. They can also travel free at any time on the Tube, DLR , Overground and any TfL train service when they are travelling with an adult who has a valid ticket. ... In the last year or so many train routes in London have switched from the railways to TfL Rail.

Is Oyster cheaper than contactless?

Otherwise an Oyster on a Pay As You Go basis or a Contactless payment card is cheaper. If you are a resident or long-term visitor there are monthly and annual Travelcards. You can load 7 day Travelcards onto an Oyster card and switch between Oyster Pay As You Go and Travelcard as your travel patterns change.

How much is a 1 day travel card?

Daily Prices

What is the cheapest way to commute to London?

Take the bus

Bus fares in London are generally cheaper than the tube, and also benefit from the Hopper Fare. The Hopper Fare means that any second bus or tram journey made within one hour of the start of your first journey will be free, if you're using an Oyster card or contactless payment.

Can I use my 60+ Oyster card before 9am?

They will mean that all passengers with an Older Person's Freedom Pass, 60+ Oyster photocard or English National Concessionary Scheme pass will not be able to use those passes during morning peak hours in order to help support social distancing on the public transport network and help control the coronavirus.

Is bus travel still free in London?

All buses in London are cash-free. This means you will need to have an Oyster card, contactless payment, a bus and tram pass, a paper Travelcard or Freedom Pass to travel on a London Bus.

How many Londoners use public transport?

The millions of people who use public transport in London every day deserve a frequent, comprehensive, and fairly priced service. More than 3 million Londoners use public transport in the capital every day; without it, London would literally grind to a halt.

What is the most used transport in London?

The iconic Red Bus of London is the most popular mode of transport and ferries over two billion passengers every year! There are many bus routes plying throughout London, and it is therefore a very convenient and preferred way of travel. With or without an Oyster Card, it is also extremely affordable for daily travel.

How do I pay for transport in London?

You can pay as you go using a contactless payment card, an Oyster card or a Visitor Oyster card.