Does Oyster card work outside London?

The Oyster Card will not work outside of Greater London. The rest of your question all depends on what you're planning to do in London.

Can you use Oyster cards outside of 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.

Where can I use Oyster outside London?

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 use an Oyster card anywhere?

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.

What are the zones for Oyster card?

How To Travel Around London and Buy an Oyster Card - Important Tips!

How far out can you use Oyster card?

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.

Can I use Oyster card to Gatwick Airport?

Using an Oyster card on Gatwick Express

You can use your Oyster card to pay for journeys on the Gatwick Express. Simply touch the card on the yellow Oyster card reader at the gates to the platform at Gatwick station or London Victoria.

Is it cheaper to use Oyster 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.

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.

Does Oyster card work 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 ...

Can I use Oyster card in Manchester?

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

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 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 I use my Oyster card in Birmingham?

Birmingham obviously is a adifferent matter! Oyster is valid on all rail services within the London travelcard zones except on High Speed 1 (the St Pancras - Stratford - Ebbsfleet - Ashford - Channel Tunnel line) and to/from/within Heathrow airport except by underground.

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 Oyster to Woking?

No - Woking is outside the Oyster zones. Woking is 35 kilometres (22 miles) from London, which is outside the Oyster zone, so I think that you need to buy a return ticket from London Waterloo train station. These are cheaper if you buy off-peak returns and travel after 09:30 or any time on Saturday and Sunday.

Can I use my Freedom Pass to travel 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 over 60 Oyster card outside London?

Using the pass

60+ Oyster pass holders are not entitled to free travel on services outside of London.

Can I use my Freedom Pass to get to Heathrow?

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. The government is working on a national standard.

Are Oyster cards worth it?

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.

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.

Is it cheaper to use Oyster card to Gatwick?

Disadvantage of Using an Oyster Card

Also, the Gatwick Express is generally cheaper when you buy a ticket online (securing a 10% discount and the cheapest fare) than using an Oyster. To buy online you'll need to open an account at Gatwick Express.

Can I use Oyster to Stansted Airport?

Passengers are not able to use Oyster cards or contactless payment cards on the Stansted Express services to Stansted Airport. It is advised that passengers book tickets in advance or, alternatively purchase tickets at the train station. By booking in advance you are able to save money on their journeys.

Can I tap out at Gatwick?

Contactless payment cards can be used to travel between Gatwick Airport and London Victoria on Gatwick Express services. Contactless is also valid on most National Rail services in London as well as bus, Tube, tram, DLR, London Overground and TfL Rail. Fares and daily caps are the same as with Oyster PAYG.