Can you use the same card twice on the tube?
Can you use the same card twice on the tube? You'll pay the right fare if you touch in and out with the same card. Always use the same device, contactless or Oyster card to touch in and out. For example, if you touch in with an iPhone and touch out with an Apple Watch or contactless card, you'll be charged for two incomplete journeys.
What is Tube etiquette?
1 14 London tube rules everyone should follow. 1.1 Stand on the right, walk on the left. 1.2 Don't make eye contact with strangers. 1.3 Don't talk to strangers (and sometimes even to friends)
Is it cheaper to use your card on the tube?
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). In Zones 1-9, your fare is capped so you can travel as much as you like in one day or week (Monday to Sunday), without paying more.
When should you avoid the tube?
Rush Hours Like any major city, London has a very busy rush hour in the mornings and in the evenings when the majority of people are travelling to and from work. If possible, try to avoid travelling on the tube during these times, particularly if you have any large baggage/luggage with you.
Can I just tap my card on the tube?
If your card was issued in the UK on Visa, MasterCard, Maestro or American Express and displays the contactless payment symbol, you should be able to use it to travel on bus, Tube, tram, DLR, London Overground and most National Rail services in London.
What do I do if TfL overcharged me?
If you still feel you've been incorrectly charged, you'll then need to contact TfL to resolve this for you. If you've been charged a maximum fare because you've touched in with one card and touched out with another, we're only able to refund the charge that applied to your Barclays debit card or Barclaycard.
What is the cheapest way to use the London Underground?
1. Get an Oyster card. As you move around London you will spot locals tapping something against a yellow card reader at the underground turnstiles, on buses, trams, and even on the Thames Clipper Uber boat. This is an Oyster card, and it is an incredible 50% cheaper than buying single tickets or a paper travelcard.
How much is a 1 day Travelcard in London?
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).
Is it worth getting an Oyster card for three days?
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.
What happens if your card declines TfL?
They'll also attempt to take payment using your card details up to 3 more times, on different days, within 30 days of the first one being declined. You can pay any unpaid fare through your TfL online account or by phoning TfL on 0343 222 1234 (call charges apply).