Can I use my oyster on South Western Railway?
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. Have a look at the map below for details.
Is Southern Rail part of National Rail?
The confusion arises because all three have websites where you can search for train times and see ticket prices. National Rail is the overarching national body, Southern is the company that runs the train, and Trainline is just a commercial reseller.
Can I use my freedom pass on South Western Rail?
Transport for London Freedom Pass This pass is valid for free travel on South Western Railway services within London area Zones only, after 09:30 Monday to Friday, at weekends and on public holidays. Visit the TfL website for details of the Freedom Pass scheme on National Rail services.
Is it worth getting an Oyster card for 1 day?
Great value. Pay as you go fares are cheaper than buying a paper single ticket or Day Travelcard. Your Visitor Oyster card offers daily capping. This means you can travel as much as you like in a single day and the amount you pay for your travel is limited (or capped).
Can I use my Oyster on South Eastern Railway?
Yes, you can use Oyster Season Tickets on our network for journeys within the valid eight zones. You can also use Oyster Pay As You Go (PAYG) within the London Travelcard zones. For more information on Oyster cards, please visit our Oyster page.
Is Southern Rail contactless and Oyster?
Contactless pay as you go (PAYG) Fares and daily caps are the same as with Oyster PAYG. Just touch your debit or credit card on a yellow card reader to pay for your journey, the same as you would with your Oyster card, and you won't have to queue for tickets at the station and won't have to top up.
Which trains can I use Oyster card on?
Oyster and contactless PAYG can be used for all journeys on National Rail services, London Underground, DLR, London Buses and London Trams wholly within the London Fare Zones area and to some stations further out.
How far outside of London can I use my 60+ Oyster card?
The 60+ Oystercard allows Londoners to travel for free on TfL services from 09:00 weekdays, as well as anytime on weekends and bank holidays. It also allows holders of the pass to travel for free after 9:30am on National Rail services within London on weekdays and anytime on weekends and bank holidays.
Is it worth getting an Oyster card for a day?
If you're visiting London for 3 days or less, the best option is to get the Oyster Card, as it's the most cost-effective system. For stays of over 4 days, we recommend getting the 7-day Travelcard, since it's cheaper than getting 7 x 24-hour travelcards.
Is it cheaper to buy a train ticket or use an Oyster card?
You can add money to an Oyster card or use contactless (card or device) straight away. You only pay for the journeys you make and it's cheaper than buying a paper single or return ticket (train companies may offer special deals on some journeys).