How much is a 1 day Travelcard?
Rachel Davis
Updated on February 11, 2026
Daily prices
| Type | Day Anytime Price | Off-Peak Day Price |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Zones 1-2 | £12.70 | £12.70 |
| Adult Zones 1-4 | £12.70 | £12.70 |
| Adult Zones 1-6 | £18.10 | £12.60 |
Can you buy a one day Travelcard in advance?
Yes, you can buy in advance – just explain at the ticket desk which days you want the travelcards for.
How long does a 7 day Travelcard last?
If you buy a 7-day Travelcard (whether on paper or on an Oyster card) on a Friday morning, it will be valid for that Friday plus the next 6 days (Saturday – Thursday) plus up to 04:29 on the following Friday.
How much is a one day Travelcard on oyster?
Day Travelcard (paper ticket) daily cost for unlimited journeys for adults, after 9:30am Monday to Friday: Zones 1 to 4 – £13.90. Zones 1 to 6 – £19.60.
Is it cheaper to get a Travelcard or Oyster card?
As a general rule a Travelcard is more expensive than an Oyster card or Contactless payment card. The exception is if you make 3 or more journeys for 6 days or more within a 7 day period. In this case a 7 day Travelcard works out cheaper than an Oyster or Contactless payment card.
How much does a weekly travel card cost?
Weekly Travelcards: 2021 prices
| Weekly Travelcards 2021 | |
|---|---|
| Zones 1–4 | £53.20 |
| Zones 1–5 | £63.30 |
| Zones 1–6 | £67.70 |
| Zones 1–7 | £73.70 |
Is it cheaper to get a Travelcard or use contactless?
As a general rule a Travelcard is more expensive than an Oyster card or Contactless payment card. The exception is if you make 3 or more journeys for 6 days or more within a 7 day period. Otherwise an Oyster on a Pay As You Go basis or a Contactless payment card is cheaper.
Is it cheaper to get a travelcard or use contactless?
The golden rule is that paying by Oyster, contactless card or Apple Pay is ALWAYS cheaper than buying a daily travelcard or single paper ticket for the Transport for London network (if you’re buying a ticket to include travel outside the TfL zones, your options will be different).
Can I use my phone as an Oyster card?
Smartphone as an Oyster card: what you’ll need These include the Samsung Galaxy S6, S6 Edge, S6 Edge+, S5, S5 Mini, S4, Note 5, Note 4 Edge, Note 4, Note 3 and Alpha models, although not Android phones from other manufacturers like HTC and Sony.
Where to buy one day, weekly and monthly Travelcards?
Where to buy a Travelcard One day, weekly and monthly Travelcards are available from: Underground stations Travelcards are available from all underground station ticket machines (all underground tickets offices are now closed). The busier stations in central London have staff to help you use the machines. Local shops and newsagents
How many days can you travel with a Travelcard?
Travelcards are zonal tickets allowing unlimited travel on London’s public transport network. They can be issued for travel on any one day, seven consecutive days or for regular commuters, any period between one month and a year.
What’s the cost of a weekly travel card in London?
Weekly Travelcards: 2020 prices. If you stay in London for 6–7 days and use the underground, trains, and buses every day, the weekly Travelcard is the most cost-effective travel pass. The one-week pass including central London costs £36.10. It can start on any day of the week.
Where do I put my travel card when I get to London?
Your Travelcard will be date stamped for the dates you wish to use it — so once you’ve received your Travelcard by post — it’s ready for use as soon as you arrive in London! Simply show your Travelcard to bus drivers, and put it through the turnstiles at train stations. Please note: You cannot buy a paper 7 Day Travelcard once you get to London.
