How do I pay my GWR?


How do I pay my GWR? Pay-as-you-go with the GWR touch smartcard lets you save time and breeze through the station without ever needing to purchase a ticket. By securely adding your bank details to your smartcard, all you need to do is tap in and out when you travel, giving you the best available fare on the day.


Can I pay on the train?

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.


Can you use contactless for GWR?

Contactless Payments Travel between London Paddington and Reading with Contactless pay-as-you-go now available on both GWR and TfL Rail services.


Is contactless cheaper than Oyster?

Is it cheaper to use Oyster or contactless? As both cards use the same Pay As You Go system and are compatible with the TfL Oyster & Contactless app, the costs are comparable.


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).


Is Oyster card cheaper than pay as you go?

It's more than 50% cheaper than buying a paper Travelcard or single tickets with cash. Oyster cards have a daily price cap – once you reach this limit, you won't pay for any additional journeys (excluding Thames Clippers River Bus where there is no capping).


Do I need to print my e-ticket?

There is no need to print tickets thanks to e-tickets. In other words, e-ticket or online flight tickets have replaced the print ones. Passengers and airline company makes a contract through e-tickets. Passengers' ticket details are secured in the company's database through encryptions such as PNR.