How do you pay for Overground?


How do you pay for 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.


Do I tap in for Overground?

Tube, DLR, London Overground, Elizabeth line, National Rail, River Bus and IFS Cloud Cable Car. Touch in on a yellow card reader at the start of your journey and touch out at the end. To pay the right fare: Always use the same device or contactless card to touch in and out.


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).


What is included in London Overground?

London Overground runs services from 112 stations along the following routes:
  • 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.


Is Overground connected to Underground?

That part of the Overground is part of the old East London line of the Underground. It runs in tunnels to Whitechapel then comes above ground to Dalston or Hackney and beyond. The Overground is handy to use for some journeys, so don't forget to include it in your trip planning.


Is London Overground the same as underground?

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.


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 Overground part of 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.


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.


What happens if you forget to tap off?

Missed Tap Off Cost If you don't have a default set on your card and you forget to tap off at the end of your trip, you'll be charged the fare to the last stop on the train line or bus route and with your fare type and any applicable loyalty discounts applied.


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