Can I use debit card for train?
Can I use debit card for train? Credit and debit cards are accepted for the purchase of Amtrak tickets and services at all staffed stations.
Should you use Oyster or contactless?
Advantages of Contactless Doesn't need to be charged up: One of the main problems with Oyster is that it's a preload system, so you need to have credit on the card in order to use it. You can set it up to automatically reload itself, but if you're a visitor to London this extra hassle might not be worth it.
How do you pay for a train ticket UK?
We can accept payment by cash, debit card, credit card or National Rail vouchers. Unfortunately, we no longer accept personal cheques at our ticket offices. We can accept company cheques if you're buying an annual season ticket.
Can you use contactless in UK trains?
You can use Oyster or contactless pay as you go (PAYG) to travel at any time on National Rail services (which includes Elizabeth line and London Overground), as well as London Underground, DLR, London Buses and London Trams.
Can I just buy a train ticket on the train?
Onboard. In most circumstances, you must purchase a ticket before you board a train. On most Amtrak trains, only the full, undiscounted, unrestricted fare will be available for purchase onboard the train. This is regardless of reservations made or fares previously quoted by ticket agents, Amtrak.com or elsewhere.
Why are UK trains so expensive?
The reasons for this are varied: from the privatisation of the rail industry to the rising cost of infrastructure. The UK does not have fixed rates like other European countries such as France, which can result in flight tickets being cheaper than a regional train journey in the UK.