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Old Jun 8th, 2009 | 06:43 PM
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We ordered Zone 1 & 2 London Travelcards from this company for our upcoming trip. Will we be able to use them to get from Heathrow into London? Will we be able to get the 2 for 1 offers with them?
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Old Jun 8th, 2009 | 06:50 PM
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No. Heathrow is in Zone 6.
Iff they bear the logo of National Rail, yes.
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Old Jun 8th, 2009 | 07:10 PM
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It's an Oyster - right? Did you pay £12? If so, you only have £10 use on it since part of the £12 is an "activation fee". It does not have the National Rail logo so it is not usable for the 2 for 1's.

You can top it up at LHR (which you'll have to do eventually anyway since £10 only gets you a couple of days travel . . .
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Old Jun 8th, 2009 | 07:26 PM
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It's a seven day Travelcard
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Old Jun 8th, 2009 | 08:35 PM
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but - is it an Oyster? ( A travel card can be loaded on an oyster )

Why not give us a link to the actual product so we'll know what you have.
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Old Jun 9th, 2009 | 04:40 AM
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http://www.visitbritaindirect.com/en...oductCode=T102

Thanks for your help!
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Old Jun 9th, 2009 | 06:26 AM
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It's a paper Travelcard (1, 3, or 7 days is the key). See my second answer at 10:50 last night.
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Old Jun 9th, 2009 | 07:09 AM
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Robes: how can you tell? The sight doesn't give a photo. If it's a paper travelcard, that does not mean it will have a national rail logo on it, does it?
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