Can I use my Travelcard on National Rail?
Can I use my Travelcard on National Rail? A Travelcard allow customers to travel to London and enjoy unlimited travel throughout London on National Rail (including Elizabeth line and London Overground services), London Underground, DLR, London Trams and London Bus services within the Zones covered by the ticket.
Is it cheaper to use Oyster on National Rail?
With Oyster PAYG you get the cheapest appropriate single fare on National Rail services in London which means you pay less than the cash fare. There are peak and Off-Peak Oyster single fares on National Rail with the fare set when you touch in at the start of your journey.
Are National Rail tickets valid on all trains?
Unless the Season ticket says it can only be used on a specific train company's services, it is valid on all services on the route and within the Zones for which the ticket is issued.
Can I use contactless on national rail?
Yes, you can use Apply Pay or Google Pay (along with other contactless methods) at a ticket office or ticket machine. In addition, you can use them within the London Zonal area (1-9) to tap in and out.
What time is off peak for national rail?
Times you can use Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets In general, Off-Peak hours begin at 09:30 from Monday to Friday in cities and large towns, and at 09:00 everywhere else. If your train is scheduled to depart after this time, you can travel with an Off-Peak ticket. Weekends and bank holidays are Off-Peak all day.
Do travelcards cover all zones?
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.
What are zones 1 to 6 in London?
Within London, all London Underground, National Rail, London Overground, TfL Rail and Docklands Light Railway stations are assigned to six fare zones. Fare zone 1 covers the central area and fare zones 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 form concentric rings around it.
Are Travelcards cheaper with railcard?
Can I get a discount with my Railcard? Yes. Depending on which Railcard you have, you may be able to get up to 1/3 off PAYG if you register your Oyster card with your Railcard. You can also buy discounted Off-Peak Day Travelcards.
Can you use a Travelcard at peak times?
At what times can I use the Peak and Off-Peak Day Travelcards? The Day Travelcard (peak) can be used all day, Monday to Friday, on the day of validity and for any journey that starts before 04.30 the following day. On public holidays, it is cheaper to buy an Off–Peak Day Travelcard.
Can I use Travelcard outside London?
If you want to travel beyond the Zones permitted by your Travelcard or Pass then you can purchase a Boundary Zone ticket to or from stations outside of London.
What happens if you use Travelcard outside of zone?
You will have been charged an extension fare, taken from your pay as you go balance. If you didn't have any pay as you go credit on your Oyster card, your balance will be negative and you will need to top up your card before you can travel again - even if you have a valid Travelcard.
What does an Oyster Travelcard cover?
Oyster cards You can pay as you go to travel on bus, Tube, tram, DLR, London Overground, most Elizabeth line, IFS Cloud Cable Car 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.
Do you need an Oyster card for a Travelcard?
If you want to buy a 7 Day Travelcard, this ticket is only available on an Oyster card, not as a paper ticket. This means you will need to buy an Oyster card and get a 7 Day Travelcard loaded onto it. If you live in the UK, you can buy an Oyster card before you arrive in London.
Can I use my National Rail card on Trainline?
Official retailer of Railcards by National Rail. Buy a digital Network Railcard online with us – it's stored directly in the Trainline app, so you can use it right away to get 1/3 off eligible journeys for a whole year.
What is the maximum charge for TFL?
If the time between touching in at the start and touching out at the end of your journey is more than the maximum journey time limit, you'll be charged two maximum pay as you go fares. A single maximum fare is: up to £9.40 in Zones 1-9. up to £26.00 beyond Zone 9, including on the Heathrow Express.