Can I use my Oyster card on national rail?

If you have a Pay As You Go Oyster card, you can use it to travel on bus, Tube, tram, DLR, the Emirates Airline, London Overground and National Rail services in London. You can also use it to travel on Thames Clippers River Bus services but these journeys do not count towards daily caps.

Is Oyster card valid for National Rail?

Oyster PAYG can be used for on all journeys on National Rail, London Underground, DLR, London Bus and London Trams services wholly within the London Fare Zones area, and PAYG can also be used on Southeastern's HS1 service between St Pancras International and Stratford International, Gatwick Express and Southern ...

Can Oyster card be used on trains outside 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.

Is National Rail included in TFL?

The 2 for 1 offers are from National Rail (not tfl) to encourage people to take trains to London from other parts of Britain.

Can I use my 60 Oyster card on National Rail?

60+ Oyster on National Rail

Monday to Friday, free travel is only permitted at the following times and on the following Train Company services: c2c: From 09:00 on all services between London Fenchurch Street and Upminster and from 09:30 on services between Rainham and Barking.

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What zones can I use my Oyster card?

You can use your Oyster card on all Southern trains within the London Zones 1-6 – as well as on buses, Tubes, Trams, The Docklands Light Railway, London Overground, TfL Rail and most National Rail services in London.

Can I use my 60 plus Oyster card to Gatwick?

Yes, you can use your 60+ Oyster card in conjunction with a Gatwick to Z6B single ticket on Southern or Thameslink.

Can I use my TfL staff pass on National Rail?

Such passes can be used on TfL services including London Underground, London Overground, TfL Rail, Docklands Light Railway (DLR) and London Buses with the TfL Roundel visible. They are not valid on National Rail services.

How do I link my Oyster card to my railcard?

To link your Oyster card and 16-25 Railcard, you need to take your Oyster card and your Railcard to an Underground station, Overground ticket office or some National Rail ticket offices and ask the clerk to add your discount entitlement to your Oyster card. It will be valid until the expiry of the Railcard.

Is London Overground National Rail?

The Overground forms part of the United Kingdom's National Rail network but it is under the concession control and branding of Transport for London.

Is it cheaper to use an Oyster card or contactless?

There is a very small financial advantage to using a contactless card if you're in London for more than a week and travel extensively every single day (weekly capping) but otherwise it's no cheaper than using an Oyster.

Can I use Oyster to Gatwick?

You can use Oyster on all of our trains for journeys that start and finish in the London Travelcard area. Oyster can also be used between Gatwick Airport and London Victoria on Gatwick Express services. It's quick and easy to buy an Oyster card, top up online and add your Travelcard or season ticket.

Does South Western Railway accept Oyster?

Are Oyster cards valid on South Western Railway? Oyster cards are valid on our trains and stations in London. You can top them up at our ticket machines at London stations.

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.

What are the travel zones in London?

The 'Zone' System Explained

When it comes to getting around, London is divided into 'zones' 1-6, with 'Zone 1' being the city centre and 'Zone 6' being the outskirts of the city. The system itself exists as a method for TfL (Transport for London) to calculate a customer's travel distance and charge accordingly.

Can I use Oyster card on Southern trains to Gatwick?

You can now use London's Oyster Cards and contactless payment options to pay for fares on the Gatwick Express, Southern Trains and Thameslink trains between London and Gatwick Airport. However Travelcards are not valid.

How can I get a free Railcard?

One of the main ways that students are able to get a free 16-25 railcard is through student bank accounts. Many banks offer similar student accounts so try to differentiate themselves from other banks by offering a free railcard. One of the main banks to offer such a perk is Santander.

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.

Can you add a Railcard to your contactless card?

So why can't it be used with contactless cards? We asked our good friends at TfL to explain the situation. Mike Tuckett, head of customer payments at TfL, said: "Due to the design of the contactless system, it's not currently possible to associate concessions and discounts to contactless bank cards.

How far out of London can I use my Freedom Pass?

jpg. Freedom Passes will be valid to use on all of the Elizabeth line including stops outside of London. Freedom Pass holders should note that Bond Street on the Elizabeth line is not currently in use.

Can I use my Oyster card on the Elizabeth line?

Steve Chambers, Public Transport Campaigner, Campaign for Better Transport said: 'This is good news for Londoners, integrating the Elizabeth line with the familiar Oyster card and contactless bank card ticketing system.

Can I use my Freedom Pass to Gatwick?

National Rail

Passes are not valid on Gatwick Express, Heathrow Express or any long distance inter-city train that does not stop at intermediate stations within the freedom pass area. For travel beyond the freedom pass area you must purchase a separate extension ticket before you travel.

How far can you travel on a 60+ Oyster card?

Using the pass

The pass allows free travel on buses, Tube, tram, DLR, London Overground and most National Rail services in London. Pass holders also get a discounted fare on River services and the Emirates Air Line. 60+ Oyster pass holders are not entitled to free travel on services outside of London.

Can I use my over 60 Oyster card to Brighton?

This means that although you can use your Oyster card in the lines that go to Brighton, you can do so till the farthest Oyster spot, namely the Gatwick Airport, BUT (yes, you could see this “but” coming) not to Brighton itself.

Can I use my over 60 Oyster card to Heathrow Airport?

However, the photocard will not be valid on Virgin Trains, Scotrail services, Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted Express services and Southeastern High Speed 1 services (Javelin), and, unlike the Freedom Pass, non-TfL bus services outside London.