Is an Oyster card cheaper than a Railcard?
Holders of the above National Rail discount railcards can have their entitlement registered on their adult* Oyster card. This then gives them 1/3 off the price of all single off-peak rail fares (NR, tube, DLR and Overground) and also the off-peak price cap. Plus the Oyster caps are cheaper than the related travelcards.
Does Oyster card cover National Rail?
All National Rail and London Underground stations in the London Pay as you go area have Oyster card readers or validators. You must touch in and touch out with your Oyster card at the start and end of your journey.
How do you get a 16 25 railcard discount on Oyster?
To get your 16-25 Railcard discount loaded onto your registered Oyster card or 18+ Student Oyster photocard by taking it to a London Underground station along with your 16-25 Railcard and ask a member of staff to set the discount for you.
Can I use Oyster on TfL rail?
Oyster cards You can pay as you go to travel on bus, Tube, tram, DLR, London Overground, most TfL Rail, Emirates Air Line and Thames Clippers River Bus services.
Do you have to pay for 18+ Oyster?
Schools, colleges and universities must register on the TfL Scheme so their students can apply for an 18+ Student Oyster photocard. The registration fee is £25 (non-refundable).
Is Citymapper pass cheaper than Oyster?
The key selling point of Citymapper Pass is that it can work out significantly cheaper than Oyster: a £31 weekly Citymapper Pass offers identical benefits to TfL’s Zone 1-2 weekly travel card, but costs £4.10 less.
What can I do with my 18 + Student Oyster card?
Save 34% on pay as you go off-peak fares and daily caps by adding a 16-25 Railcard or 26-30 Railcard to your 18+ Student Oyster photocard to travel on the Tube, London Overground, TfL Rail and most National Rail services in London.
Do you get a rail card if you have an Oyster card?
Holders of the above National Rail discount railcard can have their entitlement registered on their adult* Oyster card. This then gives them 1/3 off the price of all single rail fares and caps (NR, tube, DLR and Overground). There are no discounts for bus or tram single fares.
What kind of Oyster card do I need for London Overground?
Get a 16-25 Railcard or 26-30 Railcard and add it to your 18+ Student Oyster photocard, or standard adult Oyster card to get 34% off pay as you go off-peak fares and daily caps for: Tube. London Overground.
When to use pay as you go Oyster card?
Get a 16-25 Railcard or 26-30 Railcard and add it to your 18+ Student Oyster photocard, or standard adult Oyster card to get 34% off pay as you go off-peak fares and daily caps for: Travelling off-peak using pay as you go can be cheaper. Start your journey before 06:30, between 09:30 and 15:59, or after 19:00 on weekdays.