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Validity in London


Validity in London

The following table summarises the validity of the different tickets you can use on Oyster. For most tourists, tubes and buses are the only transport you will use, but be aware that these tickets are not valid on Airport Express trains.
  • Bus (and Tram) Passes are only available for periods of 7 days and longer.
  • Travelcards are valid only within the zones you buy.
  • Piccadilly line to Heathrow is a London Underground train, so PrePay and Travelcards are valid.
  • Airport Express trains are Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted Express.
  • Travelcards are valid on Thameslink but if you are heading all the way to Luton airport, you will need a ticket between the edge of your travelcard zone and the airport.
  • A reminder on the streets of London to "Look Right" when you cross the road
    A reminder on the streets of London to "Look Right" when you cross the road

    The Most Frequently Asked Travel Questions about London

    Bus London Underground London Overground National Rail DLR Tram Airport Express trains
    Pay-as-you-go yes yes yes yes yes yes no
    Travelcard yes yes yes yes yes yes no
    Bus pass yes no no no no yes no

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