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 ...

Is it cheaper to use Oyster on National Rail?

Oyster fares on National Rail

With Oyster PAYG you get the cheapest appropriate single fare on National Rail services in London which means you pay less than the cash fare. There are peak and Off-Peak Oyster single fares on National Rail with the fare set when you touch in at the start of your journey.

What train stations can I use my Oyster card on?

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.

How do I use my Oyster card on the train?

It's easy to use a Visitor Oyster card, Oyster card or contactless payment card on London's transport network. Simply touch your card on the yellow card reader at the gates when you start and end your journey. Touching in and out will ensure you pay the correct fare. If you don't, you may get charged a penalty fare.

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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 Oyster card be used 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

How far can I use my Oyster card?

Oyster on Southern services

The correct fare is automatically deducted from your 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.

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 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.

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.

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 is the difference between a Freedom Pass and 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.

What zones does a 60+ Oyster card cover?

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 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.

Can I use my Freedom Pass anywhere in the UK?

No. In London, the Freedom Pass is an Oyster smartcard that uses a different technology to the one elsewhere in England, so you will need to show your pass.

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 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 on Elizabeth line?

Contactless card payment is fine to use across the entire line. Pay As You Go Oyster cards and Travelcards are also accepted on some of the line, but they won't be valid for stations west of West Drayton once that part of the Crossrail service is open.