This means you will need to buy an Oyster card and get a 7 Day Travelcard loaded onto it. If you live in the UK, you can buy an Oyster card before you arrive in London.
You do not need to use a PIN or a signature. If you are using a contactless payment card to travel in London, touch the card on the yellow card reader in the same way as Visitor Oyster cards and Oyster cards at the start and end of your journey. For contactless payment cards issued outside the UK, check for any transaction fees or bank charges that may apply. Find out more about contactless card payments. Deciding which ticket to buy — a Visitor Oyster card , Oyster card or Travelcard — depends on how long you're staying in London and how frequently you'll be using public transport.
If you plan to make two to four journeys a day for a couple of days, or if you want to travel to the outskirts of the city, then a Visitor Oyster card , Oyster card or contactless payment card will be your cheapest options. If you are visiting London for a week or more, and plan to use only the Central London area e. If you are coming to London in a group of 10 or more people, you can buy a Group Day Travelcard.
For more information, visit the TfL website. Show your Visitor Oyster card at museums, theatres, restaurants, bars and more to receive exclusive discounts and complimentary food and drinks. Travel discounts and concessions are available, including kids who travel free in London. Check the TfL sit for more about adult discounts and concessions or student and child discounts and concessions.
London's public transport network is divided up into nine travel zones. Zone 1 is in Central London and zones 6 to 9 are on the outskirts of the city. Visitor Oyster cards and Oyster cards can also be used on the London Overground network, which is make up of six orbital lines mainly operating in London's outskirts.
Travel ticket prices vary depending on the transport service you use, the zone s you travel in, the day you travel and the time you travel. Peak travel is between am to 9. Travel is more expensive during these hours than it is during off-peak travel times all other times, including bank holidays.
Place your card flat on the yellow card reader near the driver when you get on the bus. If you want to check how much money you have on your Oyster card, there are several ways to find out:. Place your card on the yellow card reader on a ticket machine and your remaining balance will flash up on the screen. This is the easiest way to check your balance. If you register your card online with TfL , you can check how much money you have on your card.
Check your balance on the official Oyster app ios or android. When you place your card on the yellow card reader on a ticket barrier, the balance on your card flashes on the screen. When you arrive at your destination and touch out at a barrier, your remaining balance flashes on the screen along with the fare charged for that particular journey.
Anyone can get any unused money on your Pay as you go balance. The Visitor Oyster Card is aimed at tourists — you might be offered one by a tour company or airline before you arrive. Otherwise, just wait until you arrive in London and get an ordinary Oyster card from one of the places listed above. Back to top. Copyright toptiplondon. All rights reserved. Contact us. Time Out magazine. Photograph: Shutterstock Most Googled: how do Oyster cards work? Written by Thomas Hobbs Friday 15 November You ask, we answer: tackling the most popular Google searches about London.
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