London/Taking the Tube
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Travel Cards
Travelcards
For travel on:
- Tube
- DLR
- The entire London bus network including sections outside Greater London, on buses that display this sign:
- Tramlink, where your Travelcard includes Zone 2,4, 5 or 6.
- National Rail (excluding Heathrow Connect)
Points to note:
- The Travelcard you hold must be valid for all the zones you travel in. If you travel beyond the zone(s) covered by your Travelcard, you must pay an extension fare.
- To work which zones you need, refer to page 50 and see the map at the end of this booklet.
Day Travelcards
Day Travelcards (Peak)
- Can be used all day Mondays to Fridays (except public holidays), on the day of validity and for any journey that starts before 0430 the following day.
Day Travelcards (Off-Peak)
- Can be used from 0930 Mondays to Fridays, (all day Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays), on the day of validity and for any journey that starts before 0430 on the following day.
Point to note:
If you are travelling as a group, a One Day Family Travelcard may be cheaper. [1]
Where to buy:
- Tube station ticket offices, London Travel Information Centres and National Rail stations. Also available from Ticket Stops (see page 54) and self-service ticket machines.
Fare prices
Peak | Off-Peak | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Adult | Child[2] | Adult | Child [2] | |
Zones 1-2 | £6.00 | £3.00 | £4.70 | --- |
Zones 1-3 | £7.00 | £3.50 | --- | --- |
Zones 1-4 | £8.00 | £4.00 | £5.20 | --- |
Zones 1-5 | £10.00 | £5.00 | --- | --- |
Zones 1-6 | £12.00 | £6.00 | £6.00 | £2.00 |
Zones 2-6 | £7.00 | £3.50 | £4.00 | --- |
What happens if?
If your printed ticket is damaged or becomes illegible, ask at any Tube station where it will be replaced free of charge.
For any other questions call 020 7222 1234 (24hrs).
Oyster Card
History of the Underground