London Tube Travelcards
Jan 30, 2004, 4:21 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by stimpy:
If you plan on vising London again, the Oystercard may be the way to go. I visit London from time to time on business and I love the ease of use and of course the cheaper prices. Note that there is a 3 pound deposit though. If you are not planning on returning, it may not be worth the trouble. </font>
If you plan on vising London again, the Oystercard may be the way to go. I visit London from time to time on business and I love the ease of use and of course the cheaper prices. Note that there is a 3 pound deposit though. If you are not planning on returning, it may not be worth the trouble. </font>
Jan 30, 2004, 5:19 pm
#18
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by parra:
I believe a UK bank account is necessary for the Oyster card.
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I believe a UK bank account is necessary for the Oyster card.
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You can charge it using cash, any credit or debit card, or UK cheque at a counter.
They give good discounts on single fares, too (bigger discounts at weekends...)
The pre-pay cards are good for occasional journeys, but are currently only valid on Tube and DLR. And if you're a tourist in London, I thoroughly recommend using the buses - they're easy, and a good way to see the city to boot. If I'm going around town, I always use them.
However, from April, they will be accepted on buses (70p fare instead of £1). Plus, they will introduce 'fare capping'. If you make the number of journeys for a particular travelcard to be the cheapest option, this will automatically be the highest amount you are charged.
There's a few glitches in the system, but I like it lots...