How does the Overground work?

How does the Overground work? London Overground is the main suburban train network that connects Greater London with the city centre, with train terminals in Euston and Liverpool Street. The network runs a number of routes that can carry passengers throughout the capital, without going directly into the city.

Do you have to tap between tube and overground?

Where you touch in and out tells us where you've travelled from and to, so we can charge you the right fare for your completed journey. This is for all Tube, DLR, London Overground, Elizabeth line, National Rail, River Bus and IFS Cloud Cable Car journeys.

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.

Is Overground included in TfL?

TfL took control in November 2007, making the line part of its new London Overground network. Improvements to stations, new trains and the introduction of Oyster all followed, and the line was included on the Tube map for the first time. From 1981 to 2022, the line ran from Gospel Oak to Barking.

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 cheaper than train?

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.

Does Overground have a toilet?

London Overground and TfL Rail toilet facilities are already free of charge.

How do I 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 does the Overground cost?

Like the Tube, the cost of the Overground is dependent on the length of the journey and if you go through zone one. Adult journeys can be made for as little as £1.90 off-peak but can be as high as £8 if you go via zone one at peak times. There is a daily cap of £14.90 and a weekly cap of £74.40.

Why is the overground not the Tube?

London Overground It's in the name. As Tube lines travel underground, for at least a portion of the line, these wouldn't count either. The Overground consists of different railway services that were taken over by TfL in the 2000's.

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