London Travelcards can be used on:
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London Underground (the Tube)
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Overground and National Rail trains in London
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London buses (in any Zone, irrespective of the zones shown on the ticket)
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Trams in South London
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Docklands Light Railway (DLR)
Additionally, you’ll receive a 33% discount on the Thames Riverboats and a 25% discount on the Emirates Air Line cable car.
How do London Travelcards work?
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. If you buy a 7 Day Travelcard in London, it will be loaded onto an Oyster card instead. An additional £5 deposit will apply.
Should I buy an Anytime Travelcard or an Off Peak Travelcard?
It depends what time of day you will be travelling:
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Anytime Travelcards can be used at any time
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Off Peak Travelcards are cheaper, but cannot be used Monday to Friday before 9.30am
Which zones do I need a Travelcard for?
The centre of London, including most major attractions, is in Zones 1-2. Most suburban areas of London, including Wembley Stadium and Wimbledon Tennis Club, are within Zones 1-4.
Almost the whole of London, including both Heathrow and London City airports, are in Zones 1-6.
To check which zones the areas you want to visit are in, see the full map of the London transport network.