Can I use my Oyster on South Western Railway?

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.

Can you use an Oyster on GWR?

Pay as you go with Oyster cannot be used on GWR or TfL Rail services beyond West Drayton. Oyster customers wishing to travel to or from stations beyond West Drayton must use a contactless card or device instead or buy a paper ticket covering the entire length of their journey.

Which trains can I use Oyster card on?

Oyster cards

You can pay as you go to travel on bus, Tube, tram, DLR, London Overground, most Elizabeth line, Emirates Air Line and Thames Clippers River Bus services. You can also travel on most National Rail services in London and some outside London. You can also add: Travelcard.

Can you tap into South Western Railway?

You can use it on the Underground, Overground, TfL Rail, Docklands Light Railway, buses, trams and most National Rail services in London*. Make sure you tap in and out at the gates or validators at stations otherwise you'll be charged a full day ticket.

Can you use contactless on SWR?

If you have an Oyster PAYG card you can top it up at our ticket machines at South Western Railway stations within the London Zones. We also accept other forms of contactless payment for journeys within the London Travelcard area, including CPAY contactless bank cards, Apple Pay and Android Pay.

Travelling safely with South Western Railway

Can I use Oyster card on 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 ...

Which stations have Oyster?

Can I use my 60 plus oyster card on South West Trains?

Free travel is not available: on any services outside of the area shown on the 60+ Oyster map. on Southeastern high speed services. on any train services operated by East Midlands Railway, LNER, Hull Trains, Grand Central, Heathrow Express, West Midlands Railway, ScotRail, Merseyrail, or Avanti West Coast.

Is South Western Railway part of National Rail?

"National Rail" is just the cover-all brand name for passenger rail services in Great Britain. >>National Rail don't run any trains. It is the umbrella term used for the railway companies that were created when British Rail was sold off in the 1990's. Only South West Trains run between London Waterloo and Southampton.

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 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.

Can you use Oyster card in West Midland trains?

You can use Oyster Season Tickets or Oyster/Contactless “Pay As You Go” (PAYG) on London Northwestern Railway trains between London Euston and Watford Junction, including intermediate stations.

Can I use GWR ticket on TfL?

All TfL Rail fares will be in line with GWR fares with contactless pay as you go accepted on both operators' services from 2 January 2020.

Is it cheaper to use contactless on trains?

You can add money to an Oyster card or use contactless (card or device) straight away. 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).

Can I use Oyster card from London to Windsor?

Note: You cannot use London transport passes like Oyster and Travelcard to Windsor. Though the London Pass has a special addition to its Travelcard that allows you to use the train to Windsor from London.

Is South West Trains the same as South Western Railway?

SWR was awarded the South Western franchise in March 2017, and took over from South West Trains on 20 August 2017.

Where does South Western Rail cover?

Alongside their commuter services in London, South Western operates suburban trains across Surrey, Hampshire, and Dorset. Additionally, regional services run in Devon, Somerset, and Wiltshire.

What is the SWR London?

The London and South Western Railway originated as a renaming of the London and Southampton Railway, which opened in May 1840 to connect the port of Southampton with London.

How far can I travel on my 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.

What times can I use my over 60 Oyster card?

From Monday 15 June, changes to the ticketing system will mean these cards are automatically set to be not valid during the morning peak period (04:30 to 09:00) Monday to Friday. They will continue to be valid at all other times on weekdays and all day on weekends and Bank Holidays.

Where can I use Oyster 60+?

The 60+ Oystercard allows Londoners to travel for free on TfL services from 09:00 weekdays, as well as anytime on weekends and bank holidays. It also allows holders of the pass to travel for free after 9:30am on National Rail services within London on weekdays and anytime on weekends and bank holidays.

What are Zones 1 to 6 in London?

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 my Oyster card on TfL rail to Heathrow?

TfL zones do not apply to Heathrow pay as you go fares, but for the first time, customers will be able to use pay as you go with Oyster and contactless across the route all the way from Paddington to Heathrow.

Can I use Oyster card in Manchester?

You cant use an Oyster card in Manchester (or anywhere outside London).