How do you pay for London Overground?

How do you pay for London Overground? You can use a contactless payment card to pay for travel on bus, Tube, tram, DLR, London Overground and most National Rail services in London. You will be charged an adult-rate Pay As You Go fare each time you make a journey.

What is the difference between London Underground and Overground?

The overground are more traditional trains as opposed to the metro style for the Underground. Overground is more of a ring around central London - it's useful for avoiding going via central London if you don't want to.

Is Overground included in Oyster?

If you have a Pay As You Go Oyster card, you can use it to travel on bus, Tube, tram, DLR, the IFS Cable Car, London Overground and National Rail services in London. You can also use it to travel on Thames Clippers River Bus services but these journeys do not count towards daily caps.

Do you need an Oyster card for Overground?

Oyster cards An Oyster card is a smart card that you add money to, so you can pay as you go. 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.

How to use London tube without Oyster card?

You can use a contactless card or mobile device, such as a phone or watch, to pay as you go on all our services. Overseas transaction fees or charges may apply for non-UK cards.

Is London Overground the same as National Rail?

The Overground forms part of the United Kingdom's National Rail network but it is under the concession control and branding of Transport for London (TfL).

What is included in London Overground?

How do you use the London Overground?

How to Board & Exit the Overground. Entering an Overground station is similar to the Underground. Tap your Oyster Card or other payment method and go through the gates. To board, there are buttons on the outside of the train to open the doors if they don't open for you automatically.

Can I use Apple pay for London Overground?

You can now use Apple Pay for contactless payment on most National Rail services in London, as well as Tube, bus, tram, DLR, London Overground and TfL Rail. If you have an iPhone 6, iPhone 6 plus or Apple Watch, just add your payment card to Apple Pay. Set up Apple Pay.

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.

Is Oyster cheaper than contactless?

There is no price difference between the Oyster card and contactless card. What is this? Every time you travel on London's public transport, your contactless payment card is charged the same fare as your Oyster, including cap prices (the maximum amount you'll pay daily and weekly to travel throughout London).