How to Use Public Transport in London Like a Local

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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Пікірлер: 251

  • @tekpic04
    @tekpic042 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-sb3ql2 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
    @christelnielandt511710 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 🌻

  • @jeremyjoli
    @jeremyjoli2 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?

  • @Modi878
    @Modi8782 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much , very useful information!

  • @kingston4313
    @kingston4313 Жыл бұрын

    I’m going to London next month, by myself to see my cousin, so just prepping. This is helpful.

  • @phkodial
    @phkodial18 күн бұрын

    Very helpful video. Thanks so much!

  • @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

    4 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!

  • @TheDivyaanair
    @TheDivyaanair2 жыл бұрын

    Super informative. Thank you

  • @emiliyailieva9094
    @emiliyailieva90942 жыл бұрын

    Very informative video ! Thanks a lot !

  • @KatsGoneGlobal

    @KatsGoneGlobal

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @TheArkamedBat
    @TheArkamedBat2 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

  • @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
    @jamesmallem19672 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much for the video. very helpful!

  • @andrew1976williams
    @andrew1976williams2 жыл бұрын

    A very helpful video. Thank you!

  • @KatsGoneGlobal

    @KatsGoneGlobal

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @ekardonsenior2894
    @ekardonsenior28943 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~

  • @persiantech8274
    @persiantech82742 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant! Bless you love✌️

  • @SweetFi
    @SweetFi2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you next week I will come with family 👪

  • @ashleybraden1864
    @ashleybraden1864 Жыл бұрын

    Great clip, thank you!

  • @weimar10
    @weimar10 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the explanation

  • @ogzumhan8619
    @ogzumhan86192 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the useful informations 🙏

  • @KatsGoneGlobal

    @KatsGoneGlobal

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @Wanyeee
    @WanyeeeАй бұрын

    I’m always on the lookout for the best discounts and can share some great savings tips with you.

  • @ge3877
    @ge3877 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Great video.

  • @BeautifulWorld-zx9nb
    @BeautifulWorld-zx9nb4 ай бұрын

    Great information video 😊 Thank you

  • @richvarela9636
    @richvarela9636 Жыл бұрын

    Very informative...I'm be there March 11th..

  • @georgesanders9123
    @georgesanders91232 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, really useful info)

  • @KatsGoneGlobal

    @KatsGoneGlobal

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @colmflaherty3963
    @colmflaherty39632 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.

  • @ShoppingwithRina
    @ShoppingwithRina2 жыл бұрын

    U deserve more subs ur very helpful

  • @KatsGoneGlobal

    @KatsGoneGlobal

    2 жыл бұрын

    I appreciate that!

  • @arvib2158
    @arvib21582 жыл бұрын

    This is awesome 👏👏

  • @KatsGoneGlobal

    @KatsGoneGlobal

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @dominicstower5396
    @dominicstower53963 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video 😄💚

  • @KatsGoneGlobal

    @KatsGoneGlobal

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @Focusenglishschoollondon
    @Focusenglishschoollondon Жыл бұрын

    Very helpful!

  • @travellingwithcrowsfeet
    @travellingwithcrowsfeet2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @AnyssaManuela
    @AnyssaManuela Жыл бұрын

    Helpful

  • @TallysVids
    @TallysVids3 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.

  • @tekpic04
    @tekpic042 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.

  • @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?

  • @raghuchetana5688
    @raghuchetana5688 Жыл бұрын

    Good information

  • @CodeRT777E-TRAINPAL

    @CodeRT777E-TRAINPAL

    Ай бұрын

    Agreed!Considering how to save on train tickets is really important.

  • @aynamehd7455
    @aynamehd7455 Жыл бұрын

    The santader bikes from tfl are also nice of one can deal with traffic

  • @CodeRT777E-TRAINPAL
    @CodeRT777E-TRAINPALАй бұрын

    Thanks for the info❤BTW we can get a 5% off on train tickets now!

  • @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?

  • @nehalyoussef3364
    @nehalyoussef3364 Жыл бұрын

    I just love your hair color !

  • @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 :)

  • @fravolousfilm
    @fravolousfilm3 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?

  • @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?

  • @shoshinsamurai7901
    @shoshinsamurai79013 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?

  • @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.

  • @heidibeechuk9203
    @heidibeechuk92032 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!

  • @Code-on-TRIP
    @Code-on-TRIPАй 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!

  • @B.C36
    @B.C36 Жыл бұрын

    You can use a contactless credit or debit card.

  • @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?

  • @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)?

  • @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?

  • @ek12474
    @ek1247411 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.

  • @mystyredz
    @mystyredz2 ай бұрын

    Do you have to tap in and out when using the river boat and cable car?

  • @lovermonkey
    @lovermonkey Жыл бұрын

    Can you use the oyster card if I want to take the tram from Edinburgh to its airport?

  • @JessWhiteVLOGS
    @JessWhiteVLOGS2 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.

  • @marissagraham4298
    @marissagraham429810 ай бұрын

    Is there an apps for debit card contactless.or just pay same as the same way of buy something and pay contactless

  • @Ron_TTE
    @Ron_TTE2 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~

  • @marczoller9505
    @marczoller95052 жыл бұрын

    Boss Video

  • @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

  • @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?

  • @myacob2142
    @myacob21426 ай бұрын

    Is tube and train are the same ? Thank you

  • @1234zztechman
    @1234zztechman Жыл бұрын

    Is this oyster card applicable in scotland as well?, please let me know

  • @isshak1
    @isshak1 Жыл бұрын

    can you buy a 7 day travel card in the airport and use same day

  • @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!

  • @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?

  • @neenup.a3933
    @neenup.a3933 Жыл бұрын

    Can i use student oyster card for traveling from Eastbourne to London Victoria

  • @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?

  • @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?

  • @barbiec4312
    @barbiec4312 Жыл бұрын

    Do you tap in and out with contactless too?

  • @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?

  • @mingzy
    @mingzy Жыл бұрын

    So I can use the underground, overground, buses with only Apple Pay?

  • @petermarshall4191
    @petermarshall41914 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?

  • @PeterCummins-gm2bu
    @PeterCummins-gm2buАй 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.

  • @flokser021
    @flokser0216 ай бұрын

    Can I take Oyster card to Luton Airport from Central London?

  • @DieVeilchen1911
    @DieVeilchen19112 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.

  • @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?

  • @daydaykeyis
    @daydaykeyis Жыл бұрын

    What does yellow light at card reader means?

  • @dayanarapizarro3564
    @dayanarapizarro35642 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

  • @KeishaC33
    @KeishaC332 жыл бұрын

    i’m visiting london in a few weeks for the first time. i’m from canada. i’ll be going for 2 weeks and plan to use the busses and trains a lot. i’m mostly staying in the central london area and my air bnb is in the covent gardens area. would the 7 day oyster card do and then i can just reload it after the 7 days? or is there a better option?

  • @shady6302

    @shady6302

    2 жыл бұрын

    following since i'm going to londo next month!

  • @ye_mother

    @ye_mother

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'd recommend a visitor oyster which will give you the best possible deals but when using a 7 day oyster, after 5 days you will get a better discount (I am 90 % I know what i am saying, but I am a londoner)

  • @expressdotpc

    @expressdotpc

    Жыл бұрын

    Pay £5 and get a Oyster card. If you have a contactless credit card, you can use that as well but Canada might charge you foreign transaction fees.

  • @aditidas2591
    @aditidas25918 ай бұрын

    Where can I get oyster card if I am traveling for the 1st time

  • @aaakeane7241
    @aaakeane7241 Жыл бұрын

    How much is a 7 day travel card to include Heathrow zone

  • @humaira917
    @humaira917 Жыл бұрын

    Is there any app like trainline for londontube to buy the card online?

  • @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?

  • @summeroflove394
    @summeroflove3942 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.

  • @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)

  • @MS-fz7nv
    @MS-fz7nv Жыл бұрын

    How many ways are there for top up ing an oyster card ?

  • @jeffstewart7639
    @jeffstewart76392 жыл бұрын

    "Tube" is slang for train? I thought it was slang for the tunnel that the train travels through.

  • @TheDevdenim
    @TheDevdenim2 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.

  • @arianaraquel1958
    @arianaraquel1958 Жыл бұрын

    Can I share an oyster card with my mom??? We are only going for 3 days, do we need it???

  • @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.

  • @code-on-Trip-app
    @code-on-Trip-appАй 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.

  • @hobiday5833
    @hobiday58332 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.

  • @andis9076
    @andis907611 ай бұрын

    I'm going to London and bring big luggage. Can I use the Tube ?

  • @cathrinrobitaille7719
    @cathrinrobitaille77199 ай бұрын

    How do get from the airport (any of them) to lets say Paddington station. And you are a tourist and do not know anything. Could you make a simulation video?

  • @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?

  • @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.

  • @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.