Where can you tap at Stratford?

Where can you tap at Stratford? Both Central Line platforms have Oyster Readers on them (top of the stairs on p3/p5 if I remember correctly), as well as in the concourse leading to the Jubilee Line and the concourse leading to platforms 4a and 4b for the DLR so you have many options. I use platform 11 every day as I work in Stratford.

How to pay on London Underground without Oyster card?

Contactless cards If your bank card shows the contactless payment symbol, you can use it to pay as you go straight away. You'll pay an adult rate fare. Many contactless cards issued outside the UK can be used to pay as you go for travel (overseas transaction fees may apply): American Express (AMEX)

What zones are Zone 5?

It extends across the northern part of the Central US (including Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, and Wisconsin). It reaches all the way to the Northwest (including Montana, Wyoming, Northern California, Oregon, Washington, and Idaho). Parts of Colorado, Nevada, and Alaska also fall under Zone 5.

Is Stratford in Zone 2 or 3?

Stratford and several other stations have been moved from Zone 3 to the new Zone 2/3. What this means is that the Zone will change depending on direction of travel. Travelling between these stations and central London will actually be cheaper.

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).

Can you tap in at Stratford?

Yes - but if you use the Overground at Stratford, you need to touch your Oyster on the pink readers at the head of the stairs to Platforms 1 and 2 to pay the correct through fare. Yes remember to tap the pink 'route validator' otherwise you'll be charged what could be a much more expensive journey via zone 1.

Is it cheaper to use contactless or Oyster?

Is it cheaper to use Oyster or contactless? As both cards use the same Pay As You Go system and are compatible with the TfL Oyster & Contactless app, the costs are comparable. As a tourist in London, it can be worth getting an Oyster Card as part of the London Pass.

Can I use my Oyster card in Stratford?

Oyster PAYG on Southeastern high speed services You can use Oyster PAYG for a single fare between St Pancras International and Stratford International on our high speed services.

Are Stratford and Stratford International different stations?

Stratford International is a National Rail station in Stratford and a separate Docklands Light Railway (DLR) station nearby, located in East Village in London. Despite its name, no international services stop at the station; plans for it to be served by Eurostar trains never came to fruition.

What does Zone 2 mean in London?

Zone 2 covers areas in the inner zone such as Notting Hill, Regents Park, Camden, and Shoreditch.

Can I use Oyster at Stratford?

Oyster Cards Oyster PAYG is now valid on Southeastern High Speed services between London St. Pancras and Stratford International. Oyster is also valid on Docklands Light Railway services.

What stations can I use contactless?