Is there a cap on the Overground?
Is there a cap on the Overground? 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.
Does overground count in daily cap?
This page details all the London wide caps and travelcards which apply to rail travel. These caps apply to all modes: National Rail, Underground, Overground, TfL Rail and DLR.
What counts as 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 Overground count as 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.
Why is Tube only 10p?
The 10p is a pre-authorisation charge that's taken at the start of the journey - it's basically a way of making sure that you're presenting a valid card at the start before the fare proper is taken. Once you tap out, that's when you should be charged the proper fare.
Is London Overground the same as tube?
London Overground 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.
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.
Does the Overground cost extra?
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.
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 it cheaper to use contactless on the tube?
There is no price difference between the Oyster card and contactless card. 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).