An adult cash fare on the London Underground for a single journey in zone 1 is £6.30. The same Tube fare with a Visitor Oyster card, Oyster card or contactless payment card is £2.50. For more details about London Tube prices, see the Transport for London website.
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How much does it cost to use London tube?
An adult cash fare on the London Underground for a single journey in zone 1 is £6.30. The same Tube fare with a Visitor Oyster card, Oyster card or contactless payment card is £2.50. For more details about London Tube prices, see the Transport for London website.
How much do tube journeys cost?
London Underground Fares 2022
| Zones Travelled | Single Journey Ticket | Oyster / Contactless Payment Card~ |
|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | £5.50 | £2.40 |
| Zone 1 & 2 | £5.50 | £3.00 |
| Zone 1 to 3 | £5.50 | £3.40 |
| Zone 1 to 4 | £6.00 | £4.00 |
What is the cheapest way to use the Tube in London?
The cheapest way to travel is with an Oyster card. An Oyster card allows you to travel between all parts of London on the Underground, Trams (DLR), Overground, some river boats, Emirates Air Line, and the iconic red London buses.
Is it cheaper to buy a tube ticket or use contactless?
Pay as you go You don’t have to work out the cost of your journey in advance. You can pay as you go using contactless (card or device), an Oyster card or a Visitor Oyster card. It also offers great value as pay as you go is cheaper than buying single tickets and you get daily and weekly capping.
Is it cheaper to get an Oyster card?
The Oyster Card is a magnetic rechargeable plastic card valid for all of London’s public transport. It not only simplifies the payment system, but it is also cheaper than paying for a single journey ticket every time you ride the Underground, bus, DLR or Overground.
What happens if you don’t scan out of Tube?
Charges if you don’t touch in and out If you don’t touch in and out, we can’t tell where you’ve travelled from or to, so your journey will be incomplete. Maximum fares don’t count towards capping. If you don’t touch in, you may be charged a penalty fare.
Is debit card cheaper than Oyster?
There is a very small financial advantage to using a contactless card if you’re in London for more than a week and travel extensively every single day (weekly capping) but otherwise it’s no cheaper than using an Oyster.
Can I use my bank card on the tube?
As of today, you can board buses and tube trains in London by simply swiping your credit or debit card.
What is the daily cap on an Oyster?
Price caps for Oyster & contactless card payments, compared to Travelcard prices
| Zones | Oyster daily cap | 7-day cap** |
|---|---|---|
| Zone 1-3 | £8.70 | £43.50 |
| Zone 1-4 | £10.60 | £53.20 |
| Zone 1-5 | £12.70 | £63.30 |
| Zone 1-6 | £13.50 | £67.70 |