How to Use Public Transport in London Like a Local

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Kat's Gone Global

Kat's Gone Global

Күн бұрын

Visiting London for the first time, then you're going to need to know how to use London's transport system. I will run through the basics, plus a few tips so you can be using the London transport system like a local.
Useful Websites:
Transport for London: tfl.gov.uk/plan-a-journey/
Find out the latest fares: tfl.gov.uk/fares/
Railcard: www.railcard.co.uk/
The easiest way to buy a railcard is to buy online and use a digital railcard, it's super easy as it's an app on your phone. If the system refuses to accept your non-UK postcode then use this postcode EC1A 4HD.
Visitor Oyster Card London: www.visitbritainshop.com/worl...
00:00 Intro
00:19 Local Terminology
00:57 Modes of Transport in London
02:30 How to Pay for London Transport (Oyster Card or Contactless)
03:18 Visit London Oyster Card
03:38 How to Buy an Oyster Card
04:00 Should I Get PAYG or Weekly Travel Card
05:15 Continue How to Buy an Oyster Card
06:02 How to Find Out Your Oyster Balance
06:16 Save Money With a Railcard
06:52 Tube and National Rail Map Explained
08:00 How to Use Oyster Card and Contactless
09:20 Emergency Fares
09:53 Refund On the Oyster Card Deposit
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@tekpic04
@tekpic04 2 жыл бұрын
When adding money to the Oyster card, always print a receipt off in case there is a card malfunction or ticket inspection.
@suburbia2050
@suburbia2050 Жыл бұрын
Errrr no. Complete waste of time. Ticket inspections just scan the oyster card.
@SantomPh
@SantomPh Жыл бұрын
ticket inspectors have a reader of their own that can verify their usage. Receipts are for paranoid people.
@tekpic04
@tekpic04 Жыл бұрын
@@SantomPh Do you leave Waitrose without a receipt when you shopped there in you may need to exchange an item?
@user-zzyachieve
@user-zzyachieve Ай бұрын
It is helpful for tourists ~ By the way, I found that I can get a discount on tickets with code on trainpal ~🎉
@stephanielongin2761
@stephanielongin2761 Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for this video. One of my learners is moving to London for work and this is a very clear and helpful video for him.
@Century-sb3ql
@Century-sb3ql 2 жыл бұрын
Oh my gawd I Love this! All the information I’ve been trying to search in one vide!
@KatsGoneGlobal
@KatsGoneGlobal 2 жыл бұрын
Aw thank you!
@christelnielandt5117
@christelnielandt5117 10 ай бұрын
Superb !! Big thanks 🙏. Am excited to return to London, don’t recall how many years. Am visiting with my mum to attend Abba Voyage. It’s for my mum’s 80th B’day. Greetz from Belgium 🌻
@Modi878
@Modi878 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much , very useful information!
@emiliyailieva9094
@emiliyailieva9094 2 жыл бұрын
Very informative video ! Thanks a lot !
@KatsGoneGlobal
@KatsGoneGlobal 2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@TheDivyaanair
@TheDivyaanair 2 жыл бұрын
Super informative. Thank you
@kingston4313
@kingston4313 Жыл бұрын
I’m going to London next month, by myself to see my cousin, so just prepping. This is helpful.
@phkodial
@phkodial 17 күн бұрын
Very helpful video. Thanks so much!
@nerdythirtysomething6812
@nerdythirtysomething6812 Жыл бұрын
I'm travelling this December and this was very helpful, thank you!
@ane22299
@ane22299 Жыл бұрын
me too 🥰
@Abdullah_501
@Abdullah_501 Жыл бұрын
How did it go any suggestions
@code-on-Trip-app
@code-on-Trip-app Ай бұрын
If you want to travel in the UK, you can apply for a railcard. British rail tickets are quite expensive, but there are activities recently, so you can save some.
@jamesmallem1967
@jamesmallem1967 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for the video. very helpful!
@andrew1976williams
@andrew1976williams 2 жыл бұрын
A very helpful video. Thank you!
@KatsGoneGlobal
@KatsGoneGlobal 2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@ashleybraden1864
@ashleybraden1864 Жыл бұрын
Great clip, thank you!
@TheArkamedBat
@TheArkamedBat 2 жыл бұрын
Tube important thing: don't press the door open button as it (nearly) doesn't have any function. But on newest S7 Stock trains on Circle, District and Hammersmith&City lines,and on S8 Stock on Metropolitan line when doors are open more than 45 sec, doors shut to keep cool/heat but then if you want to open the door, then press that button. The doors will remain unlocked
@persiantech8274
@persiantech8274 2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant! Bless you love✌️
@weimar10
@weimar10 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the explanation
@ogzumhan8619
@ogzumhan8619 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the useful informations 🙏
@KatsGoneGlobal
@KatsGoneGlobal 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@ekardonsenior2894
@ekardonsenior2894 3 ай бұрын
great video. thanks for all the demonstrations. i will be in london around this time tomorrow. i hope i can make full out of my journey with the tips you shared. great content, i hope you create more
@user-zzyachieve
@user-zzyachieve Ай бұрын
I'm going on a trip, too! By the way I found it possible to use code on trainpal to get a discount on the purchase of tickets, which saved my budget lol! If anyone needs,I can share~
@ge3877
@ge3877 Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Great video.
@BeautifulWorld-zx9nb
@BeautifulWorld-zx9nb 4 ай бұрын
Great information video 😊 Thank you
@richvarela9636
@richvarela9636 Жыл бұрын
Very informative...I'm be there March 11th..
@georgesanders9123
@georgesanders9123 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, really useful info)
@KatsGoneGlobal
@KatsGoneGlobal 2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@Wanyeee
@Wanyeee Ай бұрын
I’m always on the lookout for the best discounts and can share some great savings tips with you.
@SweetFi
@SweetFi 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you next week I will come with family 👪
@colmflaherty3963
@colmflaherty3963 2 жыл бұрын
Interesting its all new to me , I live in Ireland. But intend to go to London next year. Thanks.
@KatsGoneGlobal
@KatsGoneGlobal 2 жыл бұрын
If need any other information let me know. Hopefully you have a wonderful trip.
@expressdotpc
@expressdotpc Жыл бұрын
FUN FACT : In London, we only call the Underground as Tube when referring to the stations. e.g. Where is the nearest Tube station? In everyday conversation, we call National rail and Underground as trains and do not differentiate. e.g. I need to take the train home. Those of us who live outside London refer to our National rail route by the operator's name. e.g. I need to take the 6' o clock Southern to Gatwick.
@NoobMaster-or2jf
@NoobMaster-or2jf Жыл бұрын
you mean overground*
@alexandrakollontai2047
@alexandrakollontai2047 3 ай бұрын
The 'tube' doesn't refer to the trains themselves. It's what Londoners call the network of lines that run in deep tunnels under the centre of London. The tube is part of the Underground. The sub-surface lines of the Underground, like the District, Circle and Metropolitan, are not traditionally called 'the tube', just Underground. We do distinguish between National Rail and the Overground.
@user-zzyachieve
@user-zzyachieve Ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing! I'm going on a trip, too! By the way I found it possible to use code on trainpal to get a discount on the purchase of tickets, which saved my budget lol!
@Focusenglishschoollondon
@Focusenglishschoollondon Жыл бұрын
Very helpful!
@arvib2158
@arvib2158 2 жыл бұрын
This is awesome 👏👏
@KatsGoneGlobal
@KatsGoneGlobal 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@dominicstower5396
@dominicstower5396 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video 😄💚
@KatsGoneGlobal
@KatsGoneGlobal 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@ShoppingwithRina
@ShoppingwithRina 2 жыл бұрын
U deserve more subs ur very helpful
@KatsGoneGlobal
@KatsGoneGlobal 2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that!
@jeremyjoli
@jeremyjoli 2 жыл бұрын
If you're visiting for only one day, DO NOT buy the one-day travelcard, use your contactless card. The one-day travelcard costs you way more than pay as you go cap!
@Joshrowlands32
@Joshrowlands32 Жыл бұрын
What about if you’re going for 2 days, same thing? - Northerner first time going to London at 27 here lol
@jeremyjoli
@jeremyjoli Жыл бұрын
@@Joshrowlands32 for 2 days you can just use your contactless card
@MatteoR77
@MatteoR77 Жыл бұрын
@@jeremyjoli and for 5-6 days?
@haidaralghareeb9967
@haidaralghareeb9967 Жыл бұрын
Hi Jeremy, i am coming with my wife for 6 days. And will make 3-5 tube trips daily. Basically we will rely heavily on the tube. Not sure if contactless is the best option here or Oyster. Can i do a heavy charge for Oyster that can be enough for a week time? Or still i use my contactless card for each trip i make? Please advise
@dugehh1201
@dugehh1201 Жыл бұрын
Hi. Can i get by on the tube and trams buses etc with my contacless?
@AnyssaManuela
@AnyssaManuela Жыл бұрын
Helpful
@raghuchetana5688
@raghuchetana5688 Жыл бұрын
Good information
@CodeRT777E-TRAINPAL
@CodeRT777E-TRAINPAL Ай бұрын
Agreed!Considering how to save on train tickets is really important.
@travellingwithcrowsfeet
@travellingwithcrowsfeet 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@aynamehd7455
@aynamehd7455 Жыл бұрын
The santader bikes from tfl are also nice of one can deal with traffic
@tekpic04
@tekpic04 2 жыл бұрын
@10:19, the main reason for TFL to have this policy on Oyster card refund at the machine, is to stop stolen / lost cards being abused.
@fravolousfilm
@fravolousfilm 3 жыл бұрын
Happy women's day ❤️🤗 london is so beautiful
@KatsGoneGlobal
@KatsGoneGlobal 3 жыл бұрын
Same to you! I can't wait until May when things open up more and London comes to life again. How's things going in Spain?
@bethkramer4169
@bethkramer4169 Жыл бұрын
Great video and very informative
@CodeRT777E-TRAINPAL
@CodeRT777E-TRAINPAL Ай бұрын
I think so. If often taking the train, a railcard is indeed very useful.
@Eliot41319
@Eliot41319 Жыл бұрын
Videos like this are really helpful, thank you! However I'm neither from England nor am I an native speaker so I'm confused in more than one way😅 I'm staying in London for 10 days and I'm wondering if it's better to get the normal Oyster card to get the 7-day travel card option or to just get the visitor Oyster card and pay as I go? Also I don't know if any of you got an idea about that but my mother is disabled and I'm wondering if there's any kind of discount available or some kind of special ticket she could buy?
@xXMiKuXx21
@xXMiKuXx21 Жыл бұрын
Hi there! I’m not sure if you’ll see and reply to this but I have an amazing chance to visit London for a concert this Friday. I got a cheap ticket through Ryanair but it takes me to the Stansted airport. The concert is at Alexandra Palace, but I’d love to spend the day taking the tube to somewhere central in London to see some simple sights for a few hours and then make it back out to the venue in the evening. Would you say the rail is the best bet for me? What would be the best station to try and get to from there? Thanks for your help and for the informative video :)
@greatnation4328
@greatnation4328 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Kat for this vlog. So sad to know that refund on Oyster card unused balance is now modified. It is not a fair deal. What are the reasons?
@CodeRT777E-TRAINPAL
@CodeRT777E-TRAINPAL Ай бұрын
Thanks for the info❤BTW we can get a 5% off on train tickets now!
@nehalyoussef3364
@nehalyoussef3364 Жыл бұрын
I just love your hair color !
@PhilbrookHandcrafted
@PhilbrookHandcrafted Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the very informative video. Do you go to a ticketing booth to et a rail pass added to your oyster card? Is there an easier way?
@TallysVids
@TallysVids 3 жыл бұрын
Just to add. You DO NOT need to have a phone signal to use Apple Pay. The technology inside the phone that provides the Apple Pay functionality, is not dependant on having phone service or wifi connection for it to work.
@KatsGoneGlobal
@KatsGoneGlobal 3 жыл бұрын
That's awesome to know. I should have looked into, I assumed it was similar to POS machines. Thank you :D
@PerfactlyImperfact
@PerfactlyImperfact 2 жыл бұрын
@@KatsGoneGlobal I agree what said here, no phone signal or internet access is needed
@creativeexpletives
@creativeexpletives Жыл бұрын
Right, it’s called NFC (near field communication) and it’s basically the chip that makes communication on both ends.
@hannadyelbast8754
@hannadyelbast8754 Жыл бұрын
Hi! I'll be staying for about 34 days, and I'll be going to an university everyday from the london fields overground to mile end! Do you recommend the oyster for a month?
@Desamar444
@Desamar444 Жыл бұрын
Hello!!! Which ticket you suggest me to take for 4 days? I 'll come in a few days in London and I can't decide. Buy an oyster or a daily card? I ll stay in Kensington but in the center I 'll use the buses. The one day ticket I can use it in all transports and do you know the cost?
@marczoller9505
@marczoller9505 2 жыл бұрын
Boss Video
@heidibeechuk9203
@heidibeechuk9203 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this very informative vlog. Do you have separate caps per day for busses and underground or do both uses count in the daily cap? I hope that makes sense. If I use bus twice and tube several times in the same day.
@suburbia2050
@suburbia2050 Жыл бұрын
Buses, overground, underground and most national rail within the London transport zones (e.g thameslink) are all covered by the same single automatic daily cap rate. If you only use buses though the daily cap rate will be cheaper than if you mix it up with other modes. This is all done automatically if you use pay as you go on the oyster card or contactless payment. Note also buses allow multiple journeys within an hour and you will only be charged for a single ticket (this is because unlike trains you have to tap in each time you change buses so it would be a bit unfair if your one trip required you to get on say 3 different bus routes and then end up with 3 times the charges!
@code-on-Trip-app
@code-on-Trip-app Ай бұрын
There are discounts on the railway section recently. Remember to use it!
@shoshinsamurai7901
@shoshinsamurai7901 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video. If you get a one week pass oyzter card, does that mean you can use it unlimited for a week?
@1234zztechman
@1234zztechman Жыл бұрын
Is this oyster card applicable in scotland as well?, please let me know
@Code-on-TRIP
@Code-on-TRIP Ай бұрын
Thanks a lot for the video. It’s really helpful, and I found a discount code for buying the railcard. You can ask me, it’s for free!
@littlehawk299
@littlehawk299 Жыл бұрын
How much does a tube ride cost with the oyster card roughly.? Let's say from soho back to Victoria Station? Going alone next week for two days. I'm scared lol
@JessWhiteVLOGS
@JessWhiteVLOGS 2 жыл бұрын
Where can you buy tickets online or can you? Were going on vacation to London and we want to start at Kings Cross and go to Watford then come back to Kings Cross.
@lovermonkey
@lovermonkey Жыл бұрын
Can you use the oyster card if I want to take the tram from Edinburgh to its airport?
@mystyredz
@mystyredz 2 ай бұрын
Do you have to tap in and out when using the river boat and cable car?
@ek12474
@ek12474 11 ай бұрын
I see that each passenger must use their own contactless card. My wife and I each have cards but they are on the same account. Can we use these for underground trips, etc.
@danieli.9252
@danieli.9252 Жыл бұрын
If I go to a kiosk and instead of the Pay As You Go option, I select the 7 Day Travelcard, will I have to also pay the fee for the card itself (5 or 7 pounds)?
@myacob2142
@myacob2142 6 ай бұрын
Is tube and train are the same ? Thank you
@B.C36
@B.C36 Жыл бұрын
You can use a contactless credit or debit card.
@bills1779
@bills1779 Жыл бұрын
Can you pay via master card to add money to the Oyster? For a 7 day stay in London would you need 100 Lb?
@touristtea6076
@touristtea6076 Жыл бұрын
When using a contactless card does the system track that each ride not a new ride? Like when I depart a station. Is that a new fair?
@barbiec4312
@barbiec4312 Жыл бұрын
Do you tap in and out with contactless too?
@o0ooCrossboneoo0o
@o0ooCrossboneoo0o Жыл бұрын
So I have applied the railcard, and I just bought the oyster card form the station, can I and apply the railcard on it directly? or are there any options when buying the oyster card to use the bought railcard?
@carmentrabajo1007
@carmentrabajo1007 Жыл бұрын
I eared in another video that NOWADAYS it's the same to pay the tube with OYSTER ir a Credit card..? Does It cost the same?
@petermarshall4191
@petermarshall4191 4 ай бұрын
Can i buy the Oyster card at Heathrow when I arrive?
@vinayjoseph278
@vinayjoseph278 Жыл бұрын
Hai, I am planning to visit London next week. We are 4 me, wife and two kids. Can I use same Oyster card for all of us. Is I need to buy different cards?
@marissagraham4298
@marissagraham4298 9 ай бұрын
Is there an apps for debit card contactless.or just pay same as the same way of buy something and pay contactless
@Kodrp
@Kodrp Жыл бұрын
So if I’m not dumb, an oyster card is a card where I put as an example £10 in and just scan when I enter the tube and scan when I leave it and it automatically pays from my balance?
@ane22299
@ane22299 Жыл бұрын
Hi, im going to London for the first time in December for 5 days, I have contactless on my phone, so is it worth it for my partner and I to get the physical card? thanks!
@DieVeilchen1911
@DieVeilchen1911 2 жыл бұрын
I am staying in London or 4 nights, is contactless the best option for me? Already got the TFL oyster app. Thank you.
@KatsGoneGlobal
@KatsGoneGlobal 2 жыл бұрын
For 4 days it would be £29.4 or £37 for a weekly zone 1-2. It depends on how much you'd be traveling but either way it'll cap you at the weekly price if you do hit that. Contactless would calculate it the best for you.
@neenup.a3933
@neenup.a3933 Жыл бұрын
Can i use student oyster card for traveling from Eastbourne to London Victoria
@humaira917
@humaira917 Жыл бұрын
Is there any app like trainline for londontube to buy the card online?
@isshak1
@isshak1 Жыл бұрын
can you buy a 7 day travel card in the airport and use same day
@daydaykeyis
@daydaykeyis Жыл бұрын
What does yellow light at card reader means?
@jomeljoseph5403
@jomeljoseph5403 Жыл бұрын
I got 16hr connection in London airport(Heathrow) and I wanted to visit London iconic places and streets(not a palace fan). I love to walk around and take some pictures.What are my best option, please help?
@swamisamarth6438
@swamisamarth6438 Жыл бұрын
Leave aside the transport.. I m mesmerised by u.. I mean ur face.. Ur voice.. Ur gestures... Simple yet elegant.. I luv it...
@Ron_TTE
@Ron_TTE 2 ай бұрын
You don’t need to touch on the yellow reader to activate when you buy it, only when you top up. That’s just to check your balance
@user-zzyachieve
@user-zzyachieve Ай бұрын
Thank you for reminding! I'm going on a trip this month❤By the way I found it possible to use code on trainpal to get a discount on the purchase of tickets, which saved my budget lol! If anyone needs,I can share~
@aaakeane7241
@aaakeane7241 Жыл бұрын
How much is a 7 day travel card to include Heathrow zone
@flokser021
@flokser021 6 ай бұрын
Can I take Oyster card to Luton Airport from Central London?
@bethkramer4169
@bethkramer4169 Жыл бұрын
Can I purchase the card on line before I get to England ? Also I’ll be staying in St Albans for 15 days , I will be using the tube to see the sights in the city. Please advise Kind regards Beth
@expressdotpc
@expressdotpc Жыл бұрын
You cna buy at major Tube stations.
@tracyfiore796
@tracyfiore796 Жыл бұрын
Hi. We're traveling to London soon from the US. Do each of us need our own Visitor Oyster or can we share one? (tapping in and and out twice with the same card/two fares).
@darcybunn9995
@darcybunn9995 Жыл бұрын
Each person needs their own card.
@MS-fz7nv
@MS-fz7nv Жыл бұрын
How many ways are there for top up ing an oyster card ?
@Alina-hy4yg
@Alina-hy4yg Жыл бұрын
If my credit card is contactless in my country, does it mean it will be also contactless in London?
@mingzy
@mingzy Жыл бұрын
So I can use the underground, overground, buses with only Apple Pay?
@code-on-Trip-app
@code-on-Trip-app Ай бұрын
Can the blogger introduce the recent public transportation promotions? I heard that tainpal has it recently. I don't know if there are any other platforms. Thank you!
@Code-on-TRIP
@Code-on-TRIP Ай бұрын
Yes. I also heard trainpal has the discount when buying a railcard. Just use the code.
@creativeexpletives
@creativeexpletives Жыл бұрын
Does the remaining credit on regular Oyster card expires? How about the £5 activation fees on card, you mentioned it’s refunded after 1 year, will that expire if not used after 1 year? The visitor oyster card also has a £5 non refundable fee, so for a tourist buying one or the other won’t make much difference?
@template16
@template16 10 ай бұрын
The credit on Oyster does not expire. I have an Oyster card unused since 2018 and it still has £9.15 credit showing.
@adrijamitra7867
@adrijamitra7867 Жыл бұрын
Hi, I want to buy the Oyster card, but it only takes the exact amount of pound in the machine & I got no changes. The visitor oyster card requires a 5 pound deposit and the normal one takes 7. But with the cash in my hand I can only pay 15 pounds with 5 pounds as the deposit. The machine doesn't give change. So how can I get the card? Also, can I buy the Oyster card from Heathrow Elizabeth line ticket counter? At least there I guess I won't have to pay the exact amount? I know it's a long comment, but can you help me? (I'm not sure if my contactless card will work in London or not, that's why)
@scottrobinson2489
@scottrobinson2489 2 жыл бұрын
We will be visiting in early 2023 from the US. Thursday morning to next Thursday noon (7.5 days). We plan to buy Oyster cards at Heathrow Underground station and add a 7 day travel card as we will be making several trips, multiple zones. I’ve seen statements saying Sunday to Monday for the weekly cards. Is that true or are they good starting the day you purchase plus 6 more days? I realize that our last day would be our 8th day so we would need to go with pay as you go/contactless card/Apple Pay for the trip back to Heathrow. Thanks in advance for any advice. (;-)
@tekpic04
@tekpic04 2 жыл бұрын
Scott, When you touch down in London next year, you can start your weekly pass from the date you wanted.
@suburbia2050
@suburbia2050 Жыл бұрын
The Sunday to Monday thing is the automatic weekly price capping, nothing to do with the travelcard which starts whenever you want it to start.
@destan1513
@destan1513 Жыл бұрын
Hello can someone help my , i'm gonna go to london next week and i'm sooo afraid with those cards and oyster cards because we don't have them here in switzerland. I have a hotel near the gatwick airport , i saw there is a train station . I can pay with the contacles card to go on the train? And how much is it from the gaitwick airport to the victoria station? And i have a baby 2 years old do i need to pay for her too?
@aditidas2591
@aditidas2591 8 ай бұрын
Where can I get oyster card if I am traveling for the 1st time
@dayanarapizarro3564
@dayanarapizarro3564 2 жыл бұрын
thank you so much for the video. super helpful! however, i just have a question. can I pay for the oyster card and refill it with cash or is it card only?
@KatsGoneGlobal
@KatsGoneGlobal 2 жыл бұрын
Yes you can. You just need a machine that accepts cash or go off license to top it up.
@DeltaEASyt
@DeltaEASyt Жыл бұрын
@@KatsGoneGlobal So far I haven’t seen a station in central London without one
@gabrielagaltero5872
@gabrielagaltero5872 Жыл бұрын
Hi. Your video was very clear. However, I've got some doubts. I'll be going as a tourist, for 3 weeks, and staying in zone 4. I understand I would need to load 3 7-day Travelcards (one per week). Do I need to select the zones for them if I intend to travel everyday to central London (i.e. 1-4), or there is just one travelcard no matter the zone. I also intend to take the Tube from Heathrow, and also travel in the air cable and perhaps the clipper to Greenwich. So, I go to the vending machine, and select a 7-day Travelcard (+ deposit) and then top it up with extra cash for traveling from the airport + extra cash for the air cable?
@forestno0k
@forestno0k Жыл бұрын
You select the zones when purchasing the travelcard, the fare will be more expensive the larger the area you want to travel, and yes you will then be able to add extra funds to your card at the same booth for any extra expenses
@gabrielagaltero5872
@gabrielagaltero5872 Жыл бұрын
@@forestno0k Ok, thank you for your clear answer. One last question. If I decided to take a bus from zone 4 to central London, and then move within central London with the tube, would it be cheaper? i.e. , is the bus fare cheaper than tube fare?
@engrid34
@engrid34 2 жыл бұрын
My daughter will be staying in London for a month. Is there a monthly rate for the Oyster Cards, or just the weekly rate?
@suburbia2050
@suburbia2050 Жыл бұрын
Where are they from? Do they have a British contactless bank card or Contactless payment on their phone? If so then there is no advantage in getting a seperate Oyster card and putting funds on it. Contactless has all the same daily and weekly price capping as the Oyster card. Weekly capping is from Monday to Sunday. If they have a young persons railcard then the advantage of the Oyster card is that a member of staff at an Underground station can apply the rail discount card to their Oyster Card. The Oyster card does allow you to put on a week or monthly travel pass (a monthly pass only offers a couple of days worth of discount compared to 4x week passes) but these are restricted to the zones that you chose at the point of purchase, zones 1-2 being the cheapest... but if they are travelling reguarly outside of those zones or maybe not going to be making multiples trips every day then it could be a waste of money (a month full zone 1-6 travel pass is quite expensive). Therefore Pay As You Go using your standard contactless payment with the automatically applied day and week price capping depending on the zones you have travelled (it works it all out for you so you dont have to second guess your travel plans) is by far the most straight-forward and secure approach. Losing an Oyster with a full months travelcard on it can be quite expensive! (Although you can register your card online to restrict access if you lose it, you wont get your money back).
@TheDevdenim
@TheDevdenim 2 жыл бұрын
Great Video. I have a query. I am new in UK and traveling to London from Reading. Will visit London tourist places for a Day, along with my wife and 10 & 7 yr old 2 kids. Which Oyester Travel Card should I get for all 4 for us? I heard that for kids till 10 yrs old the transport is free for Zip cards?
@KatsGoneGlobal
@KatsGoneGlobal 2 жыл бұрын
As I understand children under 11 travel free on buses and trams, Tube, DLR, London Overground, TfL Rail and some National Rail services when accompanied by a fare-paying adult (up to four children per adult). visitorshop.tfl.gov.uk/help/travelling-with-children/ Then over 11 needs a Zip oyster card. You could either use contactless, apple pay, google pay, buy an adult oyster card or a paper ticket for the day. Contactless is the easiest and then you don't need to pay the £5 for the Oyster card.
@john_smith1471
@john_smith1471 2 жыл бұрын
11-15 yr olds should get a Young Visitor Discount added to their oystercard, fares are then half the adult rate. Zip oyster is only for youngsters who live in London also zip needs a photo card.
@PeterCummins-gm2bu
@PeterCummins-gm2bu Ай бұрын
How U add the Oyster. With a Railcard %Card. Also WHEN USING Oyster on the Croydon Trams. U ONLY Need to Tap In. Only TAP OUT. IF U Exit via WIMBLEDON NAT Rail Stn.
@haidaralghareeb9967
@haidaralghareeb9967 Жыл бұрын
Hi thanks for the video. What do you mean by (capped at the zonL prices)? Does it mean, i cant make additional journeys after this cap ?? Personally i want to make 3-4 journeys daily. Shall i be worried from this cap? Thanks a lot
@mickylee82
@mickylee82 Жыл бұрын
It means, once you've spent about 5-6 pounds in a day on tfl you won't be charged anymore that day. You can still travel as normal once you've reached the cap.
@haidaralghareeb9967
@haidaralghareeb9967 Жыл бұрын
@@mickylee82 oooh that is really amazing. Thanks for letting me know. I appreciate it. 🙏
@summeroflove394
@summeroflove394 2 ай бұрын
London oyster card system is very confusing. If I understand correctly, let's say I am a visitor and I top up the card with 20 pounds and use the tube for 10 rides in Zone 1 on the first day, does that means I have exhausted all my balance and need to top up again? (considering the fare is 2.70 in Zone 1) This is very expensive compared to rest of Europe. For example, in Munich we have 7-day pass for 20 euros only for the main zone, Zone M and this is for unlimited number of rides on all public transport.
@hobiday5833
@hobiday5833 2 жыл бұрын
Do you think it would be cheaper to get an oyster card or daily travel card for just one day in central london. It seems like oyster would be cheaper but u mentioned using a daily travel card for just one day. 🙃 also can I use the oyster card as many times as want throughout the day
@KatsGoneGlobal
@KatsGoneGlobal 2 жыл бұрын
It depends on how often you plan to come to London. It costs £5 for the card and if you only plan on coming onces for one day then you won't get that money back for over a year. If you plan on coming back then it is an investment.
@asavlogsalltruthrevealed7483
@asavlogsalltruthrevealed7483 Жыл бұрын
@@KatsGoneGlobal Hi thinking of coming london me & my son for 2 nights could u plz let me me knw best tickets to buy for travel.
@jeanpaulfenech304
@jeanpaulfenech304 Жыл бұрын
If I buy a 7-Day Oyster for Zones 1 & 2 only, and one of the days I go to a station which is situated at zone 4. What is the best option to do?
@haidaralghareeb9967
@haidaralghareeb9967 Жыл бұрын
My question exactly. I believe i got the answer. For that day for zone 4, just use your contactless card. For your other days, continue using your Oyster.
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