Can I use my 60 Oyster card on National Rail?
60+ Oyster on National Rail Monday to Friday, free travel is only permitted at the following times and on the following Train Company services: c2c: From 09:00 on all services between London Fenchurch Street and Upminster and from 09:30 on services between Rainham and Barking.
Are train tickets cheaper with Oyster card?
You can use an Oyster card to travel on bus, tube, tram, DLR, London Overground, TfL Rail, Emirates Air Line, River Bus services and most National Rail services in London. Most people living in London will have an Oyster card, as Oyster fares are substantially cheaper than buying paper tickets for single journeys.
How much is maximum fare on Oyster?
If you spend longer than the maximum journey time, you could be charged two maximum fares. A single maximum fare is: up to £8.90 in Zones 1-9. up to £26.00 beyond Zone 9, including on the Heathrow Express.
What’s the difference between a Freedom Pass and a 60+ Oyster card?
Using the pass The pass allows free travel on buses, Tube, tram, DLR, London Overground and most National Rail services in London. Pass holders also get a discounted fare on River services and the Emirates Air Line. 60+ Oyster pass holders are not entitled to free travel on services outside of London.
What zones can I use my Oyster card?
You can pay as you go to travel on bus, Tube, tram, DLR, London Overground, most Elizabeth line, Emirates Air Line and Thames Clippers River Bus services. You can also travel on most National Rail services in London and some outside London. You can also add: Travelcard.
Do you have to pay 10 every year on 60+ Oyster?
You need to provide proof of your London borough address and pay £10 (non-refundable) for each year you have your photocard.
What is going to happen to the 60+ Oyster card and Freedom Pass?
Once you become eligible for a Freedom Pass you are no longer eligible for a 60+ Oyster card. As long as you didn’t opt out of TFL sharing your data with London Councils you will be sent a letter asking you to confirm your name and address.
Does National Rail accept pay as you go Oyster card?
Oyster card (pay as you go) on National Rail. The majority of rail services in the Greater London area accept Oyster card pay as you go (PAYG) payment. Oyster rollout was limited to a restricted number of National Rail services at the introduction of the stored-value product on London Underground in January 2004.
Can you use Oyster card on public transport?
Oyster cards. An Oyster card is a smart card that you add money to, so you can pay as you go. You can pay as you go to travel on bus, Tube, tram, DLR, London Overground, TfL Rail, Emirates Air Line and River Bus. You can also travel on most National Rail services in London and some outside London. You can also add: Travelcard.
Where can I find the latest news on Oyster and national rail?
If you’ve landed here from the Oyster and National Rail website, welcome! Everything you used to find is here, just with a more mobile friendly theme. Recent news articles are below, or click ‘Latest News’ above for developments with Oyster and contactless pay-as-you-go.
How do Oyster fares work?
You pay single fares with your Oyster for each journey. Once you reach the cap, all further travel within the zones covered is free. If you go a bit further out then you may have to pay a little more to reach the next cap up. Most tourists stick to zones 1-2 most of the time so you’ll cap quite quickly.