How do I use contactless on Overground?
How do I use contactless on Overground? How to use. Touch in at the start of your journey and touch out at the end on yellow card readers using contactless (card or device).
Is Overground more expensive than tube?
London Overground rail fares cost the same as Underground prices on Oyster, as the service also uses the TfL zone price range, making managing your travel costs much easier. Peak times on the Overground are also the same, with prices rising between 06:30 and 09:30 am, with a reduced cost thereafter.
What is included in London Overground?
- Dalston Junction to West Croydon.
- Dalston Junction to Highbury & Islington.
- Watford Junction to Euston.
- Clapham Junction to Surrey Quays.
- Richmond/Clapham Junction to Stratford.
- Gospel Oak to Barking.
How do you pay for Overground 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.
How many times do you have to tap to tap out?
To perform a tap-out, you tap your co-player's arm or another convenient part of their body twice, and repeat this action as many times and as hard as you need to get their attention. (Typically, once and quite softly is enough).
How do I pay for the Overground train in London?
You can use a Visitor Oyster card, Oyster card or contactless payment cards on all London Overground trains and most National Rail services that operate in Zones 1 to 9. For contactless payment cards issued outside of the UK, check with your bank to see whether transaction fees or other charges apply.
What is the maximum fare TfL on contactless?
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.
How do I use contactless for the first time?
Look for the contactless symbol on the card reader. The four curved lines that appear on your card should also appear on contactless-enabled card readers. When prompted, hold the card within one to two inches of the contactless symbol.
Do you have to use the same card for tap on tap off?
Yes. Be sure to tap on when boarding and tap off when exiting to complete your trip. It is important to remember to tap off with the same card when exiting in order to close out the trip, as failure to tap off would leave the trip incomplete.