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Is it cheaper to use an Oyster card on the underground?
For most people travelling around London, the cheapest way to get around is by using an Oyster or contactless payment card. An Oyster card is a smart card you can use instead of paper tickets, available on buses, Tubes, trams, rail, DLR and some river services.You can pay as you go using contactless (card or device), an Oyster card or a Visitor Oyster card. It also offers great value as pay as you go is cheaper than buying single tickets and you get daily and weekly capping.If the time between touching in at the start and touching out at the end of your journey is more than the maximum journey time limit, you'll be charged two maximum pay as you go fares. A single maximum fare is: up to £9.40 in Zones 1-9. up to £26.00 beyond Zone 9, including on the Heathrow Express.

What is the TFL travel charge : For Tube, DLR, London Overground, Elizabeth line and National Rail services

Zone(s) One Day Anytime One Day Off-peak
Zone 1, 2 and 3 £10.00 £10.00
Zone 1, 2, 3 and 4 £12.30 £12.30
Zone 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 £14.60 £14.60
Zone 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 £15.60 £15.60

Does Oyster card make Tube cheaper

A Visitor Oyster card* is one of the cheapest ways to pay for single journeys on the bus, Tube, DLR, tram, Uber Boat by Thames Clippers river bus service, London Overground, TfL Rail and most National Rail services in London.

How much is a 1 day Tube pass in London : Daily Travel Card Prices

Type Day Anytime Price Off-Peak Day Price
Adult Zones 1-2 £8.10 £8.10
Adult Zones 1-3 £9.60 £9.60
Adult Zones 1-4 £11.70 £11.70
Adult Zones 1-5 £13.90 £13.90

There is no price difference between the Oyster card and contactless card. Every time you travel on London's public transport, your contactless payment card is charged the same fare as your Oyster, including cap prices (the maximum amount you'll pay daily and weekly to travel throughout London).

Every time you make a journey on London's public transport your contactless payment card is charged a fare, the same fare as Oyster cards. Once you reach the daily cap (see below) in a day that is the maximum you will be charged for public transport that day.

What happens if you don’t tap in but tap out an Oyster

If you don't touch in and out correctly using contactless (card or device) or an Oyster card, or you don't have a valid ticket, you may be charged a penalty fare.Daily Travel Card Prices

Type Day Anytime Price Off-Peak Day Price
Adult Zones 1-2 £8.10 £8.10
Adult Zones 1-3 £9.60 £9.60
Adult Zones 1-4 £11.70 £11.70
Adult Zones 1-5 £13.90 £13.90

There is no price difference between the Oyster card and contactless card. Every time you travel on London's public transport, your contactless payment card is charged the same fare as your Oyster, including cap prices (the maximum amount you'll pay daily and weekly to travel throughout London).

You only pay for the journeys you make and it's cheaper than buying a paper single or return ticket (train companies may offer special deals on some journeys). In Zones 1-9, your fare is capped so you can travel as much as you like in one day or week (Monday to Sunday), without paying more.

Is it cheaper to get an Oyster card or a Travelcard : An Oyster card may be the most cost-effective option if you are only visiting for a few days. A 7 Day Travelcard is a good option if you are visiting for a week and only plan to visit central London. You can also use contactless payment, which has both a daily and weekly fare cap.

Is Oyster cheaper on tube : A Visitor Oyster card* is one of the cheapest ways to pay for single journeys on the bus, Tube, DLR, tram, Uber Boat by Thames Clippers river bus service, London Overground, TfL Rail and most National Rail services in London.

Does an Oyster card save you money

You only pay for the journeys you make and it's cheaper than buying a paper single or return ticket (train companies may offer special deals on some journeys). In Zones 1-9, your fare is capped so you can travel as much as you like in one day or week (Monday to Sunday), without paying more.

An Oyster card may be the most cost-effective option if you are only visiting for a few days. A 7 Day Travelcard is a good option if you are visiting for a week and only plan to visit central London. You can also use contactless payment, which has both a daily and weekly fare cap.If you use the same card for all your journeys, your fares will be automatically capped daily and weekly (Monday to Sunday) so that you always pay the cheapest fare.

Can I tap my Oyster twice : If you touch in when you enter a station, and then touch out to exit it within a short period of time, you'll be charged a same station exit charge. These are: Between 0 – 2 minutes: a maximum fare. If you re-enter the same or a different station within 45 minutes, you'll be refunded.