Travelling partially on oyster card, partially on a train ticket for the same journey to save money?

1. Does an Oyster card save you money?
2. Is it cheaper to use an Oyster card or buy a ticket?
3. Can you pause your Oyster card?
4. Can I get a refund on my Oyster travel card?
5. How much do you save using an Oyster card?
6. How much is Oyster card weekly?
7. Can I use my debit card on the tube?
8. Is it cheaper to get a monthly travel card or use contactless?
9. Is it cheaper to buy a train ticket or use contactless?
10. How much is a new Oyster card?
11. Do Oyster cards expire?

Does an Oyster card save you money?

If you are in London for 5 plus days having a 7 day Travelcard loaded on your Oyster can save you significant cash. For 5 days daily travel in London, Oysters and 7 day Travelcards for most visitors will be almost identical in price.

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.

Can you pause your Oyster card?

You can't pause your season ticket. If you bought your ticket from Trainline, CommuterClub or another train company, you must contact them for a refund. If you bought your ticket using a travel warrant, any refund will be paid to the warrant issuer.

Can I get a refund on my Oyster travel card?

Whether you travelled using an Oyster card, contactless card or paper ticket, you can ask TfL for a refund. ... You can apply for a refund by on the TfL website by clicking 'Refunds and replacements' and logging in to your account, or by calling 0343 222 1234.

How much do you save using an Oyster card?

You can save 30% on Travelcards and Bus & Tram Passes with our 18+ Student Oyster photocard. You can also use this Oyster card to pay as you go but you won't receive the 30% discount. Find the cost of Travelcards and Bus & Tram Passes.

How much is Oyster card weekly?

Weekly Travelcards: 2021 prices

The one-week pass including central London (zones 1-2) is £37. It's valid for travel at anytime; there is no peak or off-peak rate.

Can I use my debit card on the tube?

You no longer need a paper ticket or Oyster card to travel on the capital's underground, trams, DLR and overground trains. As of today, you can board buses and tube trains in London by simply swiping your credit or debit card.

Is it cheaper to get a monthly travel card or use contactless?

The golden rule is that paying by Oyster, contactless card or Apple Pay is ALWAYS cheaper than buying a daily travelcard or single paper ticket for the Transport for London network (if you're buying a ticket to include travel outside the TfL zones, your options will be different).

Is it cheaper to buy a train ticket or use contactless?

Whilst a daily cap will apply; it is important to be aware that it will not always be cheaper than buying a return paper ticket. There will also be a weekly price cap for those using a Contactless card or mobile device; but it will still be cheaper to buy a season ticket on the Key Smartcard or paper.

How much is a new Oyster card?

You can get a new Oyster card online and at many locations across London. You need to pay £5 and add a minimum amount of pay as you go credit, or a season ticket to your new card to use it straight away. Once you've got your new Oyster card, you can use our TfL Oyster and contactless app.

Do Oyster cards expire?

Yes, Visitor Oyster cards never expire. You can top up your pay as you go credit at any Tube station ticket office or machine, Oyster Ticket Stops, Travel Information Centres and some National Rail stations. Can I get a refund of any unused credit at the end of my trip to the UK?