Travelcard

Travelcard

Unlimited Travel on London Public Transport

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A Travelcard is a ticket that gives you unlimited travel on London's public transportation network, including the bus, Tube, Tram, DLR, London Overground, Elizabeth line and National Rail services within the designated zones in London.

Travelcard Types and Prices

There are different types of Travelcards available, depending on the zones you need to travel in and the duration of your stay in London. Here are some examples of Travelcard types and prices:

Travelcard Season Tickets

Travelcard Season Tickets

If you want to use a Travelcard for a longer duration, there are three ticket types to choose from:

• 7 Day Travelcard: 7 days' travel for price of 5

• Monthly Travelcard: Save 11% compared to using four consecutive 7 Day Travelcards

• Annual Travelcard: Save 13% compared to using twelve consecutive Monthly Travelcards

You can also customize the duration of your Travelcard, any length between 1.5 and 10.5 months.

Day Travelcard

Day Travelcard

A Day Travelcard is a type of ticket that allows unlimited travel on London's public transport network for one day.

• Anytime Day Travelcard: use for the date on the ticket and for journeys starting before 04:30 the next day

• Off-peak Day Travelcard: 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.

Please note that if you buy the Day Travelcard on Trip.com, you will need to collect the paper ticket.

Group Day Travelcard

Group Day Travelcard

If you're a group of ten or more traveling together, a Group Day Travelcard is your best choice. You can travel from 09:30 (Mon to Fri), and anytime on weekends or bank holidays before 04:30 the next day.
The prices for each Travelcard type according to different zones are listed in the table below.
ZoneAnytime DayOff-Peak Day7 DayMonthlyAnnual
Zone 1 onlyUS$20.98US$20.98US$56.33US$216.34US$2,253.09
Zones 1-2US$20.98US$20.98US$56.33US$216.34US$2,253.09
Zones 1-3US$20.98US$20.98US$66.23US$254.33US$2,648.83
Zones 1-4US$20.98US$20.98US$81.00US$311.06US$3,239.80
Zones 1-5US$29.82US$20.98US$96.30US$369.89US$3,851.88
Zones 1-6US$29.82US$20.98US$102.90US$395.22US$4,115.71

Where Can I Use a Travelcard?

A Travelcard gives you unlimited travel on London's public transportation network, including bus, Tube, Tram, DLR, London Overground, Elizabeth Line and National Rail services within designated zones in London.

• Bus, Tube, DLR, London Overground, Elizabeth Line and National Rail — All zones in London

• Tram — Zones 3, 4, 5 or 6

• River Boat — Save 1/3 off

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 Travelcard on Trip.com

Step 1: Search routes in London

Step 1: Search routes in London

Step 2: Find your route

Step 2: Find your route

Step 3: View ticket types

Step 3: View ticket types

Step 4: Choose the right Travelcard for you

Step 4: Choose the right Travelcard for you

Step 5: Confirm details and continue

Step 5: Confirm details and continue

*Travelcards can only be used on certain routes. The Day Travelcard is printed on a paper ticket (you may also want to consider using pay as you go 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 card or Smartcard.

Travelcard 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 outward from the city center. 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?

    Yes. When you make 3 or more journeys for 6 days or more within a 7 day period, a 7 day Travelcard works out cheaper than an Oyster or contactless payment card.
  • Is it cheaper to get an Oyster card or a Travelcard?

    Yes, in general, it's cheaper to get an Oyster card and load it with pay as you go credit rather than buying a Travelcard, especially if you are only traveling within the central zones of London.

    However, if you're planning to travel frequently and extensively throughout London, for example, if you make 3 or more journeys within 7 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's 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 I 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.