What does off-peak day travelcard mean?
What does off-peak day travelcard mean? Description. Off-Peak fares are cheaper tickets for travelling on trains that are less busy. You may need to travel at specific times of the day, days of the week and sometimes on specific routes or operators.
What zones does a one day Travelcard cover?
A Travelcard gives you unlimited travel within London zones 1-4 or 1-6 on the Underground, Overground, TfL Rail, Docklands Light Railway, buses, trams, and most National Rail services in London*.
What happens if you use an off-peak ticket during peak times?
For off-peak tickets on peak trains, or senior tickets on morning peak trains, you pay the difference between full peak price and value of ticket, rounded up to the nearest dollar. Note: When stepping up an off-peak 10-Trip ticket, the discount is forfeited.
Is 6pm off-peak?
Off-peak electricity hours typically happen around 10am to 5pm and 9pm to 6am, the times when people are out of the house or asleep. Saturdays and Sundays typically count as off-peak periods no matter the season, and some utility companies also include holidays occurring during the week in their off-peak rates.
What is the difference between off-peak and anytime day travelcards?
Anytime Travelcards can be used at any time. Off Peak Travelcards are cheaper, but cannot be used Monday to Friday before 9.30am.
How do I use my super off-peak day Travelcard?
Super Off-Peak Day Travelcards are valid for travel on the date shown on the ticket and until 04:29 the following morning. All travel must be completed by this time.
What happens if you use Travelcard outside of zone?
You will have been charged an extension fare, taken from your pay as you go balance. If you didn't have any pay as you go credit on your Oyster card, your balance will be negative and you will need to top up your card before you can travel again - even if you have a valid Travelcard.
What is the maximum fare on TfL?
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.
What is an Anytime Day Travelcard?
This is how Anytime Day Travelcards work: If you plan on travelling into London and returning the same day, you can use an Anytime Day Travelcard to make the trip. This can be used anywhere in Zones 1-6 on the Tube, London buses, London Overground, trams and Docklands Light Railway (DLR) trains.
What is the cheapest way to get around London?
- Get an Oyster card. ...
- Go contactless. ...
- Know where you're travelling to. ...
- Avoid travelling during peak hours. ...
- Take the bus for long distances. ...
- Take advantage of the Hopper fare. ...
- Rent a bike when it's sunny. ...
- Walk wherever possible.