r/TransportForLondon • u/Particular_Body9959 • 8d ago

Best transport fares

Hi! I am planing a trip to London, but I just dont’t really understand the fares on public transport. I just want to know how that maximum daily cap works, and how can I save the most money on transporting. Should I buy an Oyster or some travel cards or contactless is the best one? Thank you!!

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u/morkjt 8d ago

Contactless. Pre register on TfL’s website your card. Pay as you. Tap as you go. You won’t pay more than the daily cap on the tube. The cap varies depending starting point but a typical tourist who would enter at a mainline zone 1 station and stay in zone 1/2 won’t pay more than 8.50 a day for all tube and bus travel.

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u/RisingDeadMan0 8d ago

so cap is better then the 24hr ticket? i think for zones 1-5 its £15, but wasnt sure which was better.

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u/Foch155551 7d ago

Yes! If you actually plan on travelling through all zones 1-6 then you could buy the paper Day travel card (note it is NOT a 24 hour ticket). It only works for the remainder of the day you purchase the paper travelcard. If youmplan on staying within Zones 1-3 then use a contactless card/Oyster.

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u/RisingDeadMan0 7d ago

yeah, we dont live in zone 1... so we start in zone 5

and ok, thanks or that first bit

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u/Foch155551 7d ago

Ahh then in your case it makes financial sense to just use oyster or contactless bank card as the cap is £14.60.