Oyster card new rates for 2013
Jan 1st, 2013, 04:14 PM
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Oyster card new rates for 2013
http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tickets/14416.aspx
I am trying to get a $ amount we will need for our 7 day Travelcard - there will be five in our group.
We will have our paper train ticket from taking the train from Gatwick to Victoria so we are good for the 2for1 deals but I am not sure on the cost for the travelcard - I am seeing 30.40 pounds for the 7 day travelcard under tube, DLR and Overground
http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tickets/14415.aspx
and 19.60 pounds for 7 day travelcard for bus and tram.
we will be taking bus, tube do I need both cards or what??
I am trying to get a $ amount we will need for our 7 day Travelcard - there will be five in our group.
We will have our paper train ticket from taking the train from Gatwick to Victoria so we are good for the 2for1 deals but I am not sure on the cost for the travelcard - I am seeing 30.40 pounds for the 7 day travelcard under tube, DLR and Overground
http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tickets/14415.aspx
and 19.60 pounds for 7 day travelcard for bus and tram.
we will be taking bus, tube do I need both cards or what??
Jan 1st, 2013, 04:27 PM
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No you don't need both. The Oyster covers tube, bus, DLR, tram (everything).
The other one ONLY covers buses and trams.
(By the time this trip is over, you are going to know more about public transport than you <i>ever</i> thought possible
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The other one ONLY covers buses and trams.
(By the time this trip is over, you are going to know more about public transport than you <i>ever</i> thought possible
)
Jan 1st, 2013, 04:39 PM
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£30.40 Oyster 7 day travel card for zone 1 and 2???
janisj I know what you mean!! I hope you know how much I appreciate it!!! I tend get a little crazy but I think you know that!!!
My niece is coming us and her mother (my twin sister) wanted to know prices of stuff like this and really dont want her to be surprised!!
janisj I know what you mean!! I hope you know how much I appreciate it!!! I tend get a little crazy but I think you know that!!!
My niece is coming us and her mother (my twin sister) wanted to know prices of stuff like this and really dont want her to be surprised!!
Jan 1st, 2013, 11:46 PM
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>>another thing - I read on another thread about a ??? about photo for 7 day travel card <<
That's only if you're buying the paper version from a national rail company, or if someone's claiming a young person's discount from TfL. If you're putting an adult 7-day travelcard on to the TfL Oystercard you don't need a photocard as well.
That's only if you're buying the paper version from a national rail company, or if someone's claiming a young person's discount from TfL. If you're putting an adult 7-day travelcard on to the TfL Oystercard you don't need a photocard as well.
Jan 2nd, 2013, 04:18 AM
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<i>another thing - I read on another thread about a ??? about photo for 7 day travel card</i>
That's if you buy them from a National Rail ticket office (ie all the main TRAIN stations in central London and SOME of the other smaller TRAIN stations)
The main reason to do that is because of the offers on daysoutguide.com for which the Travelcard bought at a National Rail office is eligible.
The odds are that with 5 in your group there would be significant savings, probably enough to cover the full cost of the Travelcards
That's if you buy them from a National Rail ticket office (ie all the main TRAIN stations in central London and SOME of the other smaller TRAIN stations)
The main reason to do that is because of the offers on daysoutguide.com for which the Travelcard bought at a National Rail office is eligible.
The odds are that with 5 in your group there would be significant savings, probably enough to cover the full cost of the Travelcards
Jan 2nd, 2013, 10:17 AM
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yes if you have a return ticket to Gatwick a one-way in will get you discounts only on that day - so be sure as janisj says to buy a return ticket from Gatwick to any London station and besides the Gatwick Express there are competing railway companies serving many other London stations cheaper than to Gatwick and perhaps close to your hotel - like trains to practically any London station, sometimes with a change of train required.
Cheapskates may buy a return ticket from Gatwick to East Croydon and from there since that is part of the Transport for London system use there week long Travel Card from there. Probably not worth the few quid you could save however.
Cheapskates may buy a return ticket from Gatwick to East Croydon and from there since that is part of the Transport for London system use there week long Travel Card from there. Probably not worth the few quid you could save however.
Jan 2nd, 2013, 02:19 PM
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Are you using www.nationalrail.co.uk? I see fares from £37 for 5 adults on Southern. Perhaps you have checked 'fastest trains only' or something like that which would only bring up the Express as it can be a few minutes or more faster than the Southern service...
Jan 2nd, 2013, 02:56 PM
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Gatwick Express is however a kind of (used to be totally) dedicated airport train that went non-stop to Victoria - not sure it is non-stop now but it has much more room for luggage than typical Southern trains may - when I have boarded Southern trains at Gatwick at times they were already chock full with commuters from the south and it would be hard to find space for several folks and their luggage - consider paying extra IMO for the Gatwick Express and the more relaxed trip it presents, especially for folks with luggage. Cheapest is not always the best IMO.
Jan 2nd, 2013, 02:57 PM
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janisj I am not finding that at all!! I am entering Gatwick Airport leaving 8 am London Victoria arriving 7 am checking return - dates are March 14 and March 19 - fast trains is NOT checked - its still coming up Gatwick Express. Goodness!!!
When I get off at Gatwick are there different windows for Southern and Express OR can I tell them I need 5 tickets and ask for cheapest tickets - I know lines can be long and they might what me to know what the hell I am doing......
I have diagnosed myself with OCD - first step right??
When I get off at Gatwick are there different windows for Southern and Express OR can I tell them I need 5 tickets and ask for cheapest tickets - I know lines can be long and they might what me to know what the hell I am doing......
I have diagnosed myself with OCD - first step right??
Jan 2nd, 2013, 04:09 PM
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There is no advantage to the Express . . . There used to be the advantage of buying your tix on board saving some hassle. But you can no longer buy on board so the regular trains are just as good.
oh2doula: I have no idea what you are seeing - but when I plug in a weekday morning Gatwick to Victoria I get a list of trains and they range from 30 mins to 34 mins. If I click details on a 30min one it shows it is the Express. If I click details on a 33 min one - it is a Southern.
oh2doula: I have no idea what you are seeing - but when I plug in a weekday morning Gatwick to Victoria I get a list of trains and they range from 30 mins to 34 mins. If I click details on a 30min one it shows it is the Express. If I click details on a 33 min one - it is a Southern.
