Is Overground National Rail or TFL?


Is Overground National Rail or TFL? ASAIK overground stations are run by Transport for London (TFL) not National Rail. A number of years ago the National Rail services were colloquially known as overground trains to distinguish them from the Tube (Underground).


What area does National Rail cover?

National Rail (NR) is the trading name licensed for use by the Rail Delivery Group, an unincorporated association whose membership consists of the passenger train operating companies (TOCs) of England, Scotland, and Wales.


What counts as London Overground?

London Overground
  • Highbury & Islington - West Croydon/Clapham Junction/Crystal Palace.
  • Richmond/Clapham Junction to Stratford.
  • Gospel Oak to Barking Riverside.
  • Watford Junction to Euston.
  • Liverpool Street to Enfield Town/Cheshunt.
  • Liverpool Street to Chingford.
  • Romford to Upminster.


Does Trainline cover TfL?

If you're after TfL Rail tickets, look no further. At Trainline, we'll show you where the TfL Rail can take you and how to book the best value fares for your journey. To find TfL Rail tickets, simply start a search above, and we'll show you the best available journey times and prices.


Can you use National Rail tickets on London Overground?

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.


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.


Is the Trainline cheaper than national rail?

Is Trainline more expensive than National Rail? The trainline is a reseller/agent so although the fares are usually the same, you may other charges such as booking fees/credit card fees and delivery fees and may miss any special promotional fares. There is no point in booking through them.