London Travelcard

London Travelcard

Unlimited travel on London public transport

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A London Travelcard is a ticket that allows unlimited travel within designated zones on London's public transportation network, including bus, Tube, Tram, DLR, London Overground, Elizabeth line and National Rail services, as well as discounted River Boat travel.

Travelcard Types and Prices

Depending on the zones you need to travel in and the duration of your stay in London, there are many different types of Travelcard available for your specific needs. These include:

Travelcard Season Tickets

Travelcard Season Tickets

Travelcard Season tickets are perfect for those who need unlimited travel for longer periods of time - whether that’s taking an extended trip to the capital city or simply a regular commute.

•7-day Travelcards offer seven days of travel for the price of five.

• Monthly Travelcards help you save 11% from overall travel costs compared to four consecutive 7-Day Travelcards. Or, put differently, access 28 days of unlimited travel for the price of 20.

• Annual Travelcards help you save 13% from overall travel costs compared to the cost of four consecutive Monthly Travelcards, or 23% when compared to buying a year's worth of 7-Day Travelcards.

You can also customise the duration of your Travelcard, meaning you can have a Travelcard that is valid for any length between 1.5 - 10.5 months.

Day Travelcard

Day Travelcard

Day Travelcards allow unlimited travel on London's public transportation network for a full day.

• Anytime Day Travelcardsare available to use for the date on the ticket and for journeys starting before 04:30 the next day.

• Off-peak Day Travelcards are available to use from 09:30 (Monday to Friday), anytime on weekends or bank holidays for the date on the ticket and for journeys starting before 04:30 the next day.

Group Day Travelcard

Group Day Travelcard

Group Day Travelcards are perfect for groups of ten or more travelling together. You can use the Travelcard from 09:30 (Mon to Fri), and anytime on weekends or bank holidays, before 04:30 the following day.
The prices of each type of travelcard in different zones are listed in the table below.
ZoneDay AnytimeDay Off-Peak7 DayMonthlyAnnual
Zones 1 Only₹ 1,757.89₹ 1,757.89₹ 4,720.88₹ 18,131.69₹ 188,834.90
Zones 1-2₹ 1,757.89₹ 1,757.89₹ 4,720.88₹ 18,131.69₹ 188,834.90
Zones 1-3₹ 1,757.89₹ 1,757.89₹ 5,550.07₹ 21,315.79₹ 222,002.62
Zones 1-4₹ 1,757.89₹ 1,757.89₹ 6,788.33₹ 26,069.83₹ 271,533.09
Zones 1-5₹ 2,498.64₹ 1,757.89₹ 8,070.82₹ 31,000.77₹ 322,832.50
Zones 1-6₹ 2,498.64₹ 1,757.89₹ 8,623.61₹ 33,123.50₹ 344,944.31
*Don't know the zone coverage? You can refer to the London Rail and Tube Maps below.

Where Can I Use a London Travelcard?

Which zones your London Travelcard covers depends on the type you purchase. For the area you’ve selected, you’ll have unlimited access to London's public transportation network, including Bus, Tube, DLR, London Overground, Elizabeth Line and National Rail services. You can also get unlimited travel for Tram, although only between Zones 3-6, and discounted River Boat travel.

London Rail and Tube Maps

London Rail and Tube Maps

@National Rail. "London's Rail & Tube services", May 2023, https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/

How to Buy a London Travelcard Online

Step 1: Search Routes to London

Step 1: Search Routes to London

Step 2: Find your Route

Step 2: Find your Route

Step 3: View more ticket types

Step 3: View more ticket types

Step 4: Choose the right Travelcard for you

Step 4: Choose the right Travelcard for you

Step 5: Book train tickets to enjoy Travelcard

Step 5: Book train tickets to enjoy Travelcard

*Travelcard can only be found on certain routes. The One Day Travelcard is printed on a paper ticket (you may also want to consider using PAYG on Oyster or Contactless instead, as the daily cap can work out cheaper). Travelcards for 7 days or longer can only be added to your Oyster or train company smartcard.

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London Travelcards FAQs

  • What are zones 1 to 6 in London?

    London is divided into different travel zones to calculate fares and issue tickets. Zones 1 to 6 refer to the concentric rings that extend outwards from the city centre. Here's a breakdown of which area each zone generally covers:

    • Zone 1 - Central London.

    • Zone 2 - Inner London.

    • Zone 3 - Between Inner London and Outer London.

    • Zone 4 - Outer Part of London.

    • Zone 5 - Suburbs of London.

    • Zone 6 - Suburbs of London.

  • Is it cheaper to buy a Travelcard or use pay as you go/contactless?

    When you make three or more journeys for six days or more within a 7-day period, a 7-day Travelcard works out cheaper than a contactless payment card.

  • Is it cheaper to get an Oyster card or a Travelcard?

    Generally, it is cheaper to get an Oyster card and load it with pay as you go credit than to purchase a Travelcard, especially if you are only travelling in the central zones of London.

    However, if you are planning to travel frequently and extensively throughout London, for example, if you make three or more journeys within seven days, the 7-day Travelcard is cheaper than using an Oyster card or contactless payment.

  • Can I get a refund if I have two Travelcards on an Oyster card with overlapping dates?

    Yes, it is possible to get a refund if you have two Travelcards on an Oyster card with overlapping dates. You can request a refund for one of them.

  • Do you need to tap in with a Travelcard?

    Yes. For example, Day Travelcards are paper tickets that can be used at the gates at Tube, DLR, London Overground, TfL Rail and National Rail stations, or shown to the driver on buses and tram services.