London Day Travelcard

Enjoy unlimited travel on London's public transport, including bus, Tube, tram, DLR, London Overground, Elizabeth line and National Rail services in zones 1-6

Physical Product

London Travelcard

Unlimited travel

Enjoy unlimited travel on London's public transport, including Tube, buses, Overground and National Rail services.

Save time

Your card is ready to use as soon you arrive in London.

Exclusive

Travelcards will be delivered to your home address.

Save money

Exclusive discounts on the Thames Riverboats and the IFS Cloud Air Line cable car.

Benefits

  • All-in-one transport ticket — whether you are planning to take the Tube, hop on a bus or catch a train the London Travelcard has you covered.
  • Travel to and from Heathrow Airport — use your Travelcard for tube travel from Heathrow Airport into central London (with a Zone 1-6 Travelcard).
  • Receive an exclusive 33% discount on the Thames Clippers River Bus services.
  • Get a same-day-dispatch when ordering any weekday before 9:00 am (UK time).

Using your London Day Travelcard

  • Your Travelcard will be date-stamped for the dates you wish to use it — so once you have received your Travelcard by post — it is ready for use as soon as you arrive in London.
  • Simply show your Travelcard to bus drivers and put it through the turnstiles at train stations.

How to order for different dates?

  • Consecutive 2 and 3-day Travelcards are available when booking and you will receive a set of  2 or 3 individual London Day Travelcards according to your order.
  • For non-consecutive travel dates you should select the number of individual London Day Travelcards for those specific days. 

Frequently asked questions

This is a selection of the most common FAQs. 

  • Should I get an Anytime Travelcard or an Off Peak Travelcard?

    It depends what time of day you will be travelling:

    • Anytime Travelcards can be used at any time
    • Off Peak Travelcards are cheaper, but cannot be used Monday to Friday before 9.30am

  • Should I get a London Travelcard or Oyster Card?

    • The Visitor Oyster Card is a contactless smartcard that carries credit which you can use to pay for journeys on all public transport on the Transport for London (TfL) network. It is valid in all travel zones and automatically calculates the cheapest total fare for all the journeys you make in a single day.
    • The Travelcard is a paper ticket valid 24 hours that allows you unlimited travel on all London Transport services. It is available for certain combination of travel zones.
    • Whether you should get the Travelcard or Oyster card depends on how long you’re staying in London and how frequently you’ll be using public transport.

  • Can families or groups all use the same Travelcard?

    • No, each person must have their own Oyster Card, except under 11s who travel free with a paying adult on Tube, DLR, London Overground, TfL Rail, and some National Rail services - up to 4 children per adult.
    • However, children under 11yo do not travel free on most National Rail services unless they have a 5-10 Oyster photocard.
    •  If you are travelling in London with a group of 10 or more people, you might want to consider buying a Group Day Travelcard.
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  • What are the different London Travelcard prices?

    • Travelcard prices start at £15.20 for a central London 1 day Travelcard (zones 1-4).
    • Child Travelcards prices start at £7.60 (zonnes 1-4).

  • Where can I buy a London Travelcard? Can I buy a London Travelcard online?

    • Buy your London Travelcard from the VisitBritain Shop and it will be mailed to you at your home address, ready to use for when you arrive in London.

  • Can I use my London Travelcard to get the Tube (underground) from Heathrow to London or from London to Heathrow?

    • Yes, so long as your Travelcard is valid on the day of travel and covers zones 1-6.
    • Heathrow Airport is on the Piccadilly Line in London travel zone 6, so Travelcards covering only zones 1-2 will not be valid.
    • You can use Travelcards when travelling on the Elisabeth Line services.

  • How long does the Tube from Heathrow to London take, or from London to Heathrow?

    • The journey time between Heathrow Airport and central London is around 45 – 50 minutes.

  • Is it valid for trains to Gatwick Airport?

    • The Travelcards available on the TfL Visitor Shop are only valid to travel within zones 1-2 or zones 1-6, therefore they are not valid for trains to Gatwick Airport.
    • You can use Visitor Oyster card(s) to travel to/from Gatwick Airport.
    • You can also buy a Travelcard at the airport that includes a journey to/from the airport, but this ticket can’t be purchased online in advance.

  • Is it valid for trains to Stansted Airport?

    • The Travelcards available on the TfL Visitor Shop are only valid to travel within zones 1-2 or zones 1-6, therefore they are not valid for trains to Stansted Airport.
    • Stansted Express is the fastest way to travel to/from Stansted Airport to London You can also buy a Travelcard at the airport that includes a journey to/from the airport, but these tickets can’t be purchased online in advance.

  • Is it valid for trains to Luton Airport?

    • The Travelcards available on the TfL Visitor Shop are only valid to travel within zones 1-2 or zones 1-6, therefore they are not valid for trains to Luton Airport. You can buy train tickets from Luton Airport to London online from the VisitBritain shop. You can also buy a Travelcard at the airport that includes a journey to/from the airport, but these tickets can’t be purchased online in advance.

  • Can I use my Travelcard on National Rail services in London?

    • The Travelcards available on the TfL Visitor Shop are only valid to travel within zones 1-2 or zones 1-6, including most National Rail services within the zones you have purchased it for. These tickets are not valid to travel on: 
      • Heathrow Connect services between Hayes & Harlington and Heathrow
      • Southeastern High-Speed services between St Pancras International and Stratford International.
    • Children under 11 years of age may travel for free without their own Travelcard on London buses and tubes, but they need their own ticket to travel on any National Rail service.

  • I’m going to Watford Junction. Which ticket do I need?

    • The Travelcards available on the TfL Visitor Shop are only valid to travel within zones 1-2 or zones 1-6. Watford Junction is outside of the TfL fares zone.
    • You can buy a return train ticket to Watford Junction from National Rail stations, such as Euston.
    • Alternatively, you can buy single and return tickets and Day Travelcards that include Watford Junction at Tube, DLR, and National Rail stations.
    • You can also travel with a Visitor Oyster card, which can be preloaded with credit to cover your journey to Watford Junction. Visitor Oyster cards are available from the VisitBritain shop and will automatically calculate the correct fare for your journey.

  • Can I use my Travelcard on a bus?

    • Yes, your Travelcard can be used on any regular London bus operated by TfL, regardless of which zones you are travelling through.
    • Travelcards are not valid on London Sightseeing buses or buses operated by companies other than TfL.
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