Which London travel pass is right for me?
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Getting around London is easy, but which travel ticket is best for your visit? The Visitor Oyster card and Travelcard both have advantages, depending on the length of your stay, how much you’ll be travelling around and whether there are any children in your group.
Travel like a local across London with this smart and ready-to-use travel ticket
Enjoy unlimited travel on London's public transport, including bus, Tube, tram, DLR, London...
If you're visiting London with a group of 10 or more people, this is the most cost-effective option...
Travel like a local across London with this smart and ready-to-use travel ticket
Enjoy unlimited travel on London's public transport, including bus, Tube, tram, DLR, London...
If you're visiting London with a group of 10 or more people, this is the most cost-effective option...
Summary
When can I travel?
Visitor Oyster Card
Usually, the best choice if:
- You’re travelling for 5 days or a week.
- You’re travelling to Zones 7, 8, or 9.
Travelcard
Usually the best choice if:
- You’re travelling for one or few days
- Large groups travelling together (over 10 people), can buy a Group Day Travelcard
Where can I travel?
Visitor Oyster Card
- Tube, DLR, Tfl Rail, London Overground and Elizabeth Line.
- Bus
- Trams
- National Rail services in London
Including travel to Heathrow and Gatwick airports. Excludes Stansted Express and Southeastern High-speed services between St Pancras International and Stratford International. - River Bus service
Get 10% off on Thames Clippers services.
Use your pay-as-you-go credit to pay for your journey or to buy a paper ticket. - IFS Cloud Cable Car
Travelcard
- Tube, DLR, Tfl Rail, London Overground and Elizabeth Line.
- Bus
Any service within Greater London regardless of the zone(s) the Travelcard covers. - Trams
If your Travelcard includes Zone 3, 4, 5 or 6. - National Rail services in London
Excluding Heathrow Connect services between Hayes & Harlington and Heathrow. Heathrow Express, Gatwick Express, Stansted Express and Southeastern High speed services between St Pancras International and Stratford International. - River Bus services at ⅓ off
Show your Travelcard at the time of travel.
Which zones do I want to travel?
Our exclusive online products can give you access to 6 out of 9 of the zones the Transport network of London is currently divided.
How much does it cost?
Visitor Oyster Card
At any time - you are automatically charged a Peak or Off-Peak fare.
- Peak pay as you go fares
Applies from 06:30 to 09:29 and from 16:00 to 18:59 Monday to Friday. - Off-Peak pay as you go fares
Apply at all other times.
Travelcard
You have two options for Day Travelcards:
- Anytime
Can be used for the whole day (using the date printed on the ticket) and for any journey that starts before 04:30 the following day. - Off-Peak
Can be used from 09:30 Mondays to Fridays, anytime on weekends and public holidays, (using the date printed on the ticket), and for any journey that starts before 04:30 on the following day.
Fares
Visitor Oyster Card
Sample fares:
- Zones 1 to 2:
- £3.40 Peak
- £2.80 Off-Peak
- Single bus journey - £1.75
- Unlimited journeys in one day in zones 1 and 2 - £8.10
Zones 1 to 6:
- £5.60 Peak and Off-Peak
You can top up your Oyster card at Tube stations and over 4,000 Oyster Ticket Stops throughout London and at London Visitor Centres.
Travelcard
Sample fares:
- Zones 1 - 4:
- Adult Peak and Off-Peak Day Travelcard: £15.20
- Child Peak and Off-Peak Day Travelcard: £7.60
- Zones 1 - 6:
- Adult Off-Peak Day Travelcard: £15.20
- Adult Peak Day Travelcard: £21.50
- Child Off-Peak Day Travelcard: £7.60
- Child Peak Day Travelcard: £10.70
For Group Day Travelcard prices, visit the Group Day Travelcard product page.
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Travel like a local across London with this smart and ready-to-use travel ticket
Enjoy unlimited travel on London's public transport, including bus, Tube, tram, DLR, London...
If you're visiting London with a group of 10 or more people, this is the most cost-effective option...
Travel like a local across London with this smart and ready-to-use travel ticket
Enjoy unlimited travel on London's public transport, including bus, Tube, tram, DLR, London...
If you're visiting London with a group of 10 or more people, this is the most cost-effective option...
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