It can be a puzzling moment when it comes to pick the transport ticket you'll use for your next London trip. Whether you're solo or travelling as group, for an optimal London transport experience, consider the following options:
Visitor Oyster Card
- Keep a London Visitor Oyster card in your pocket for immediate use upon arrival.
- This reusable plastic smartcard is a one-time purchase that eliminates the need for paper tickets.
- Enjoy automated travel cost capping for all journeys within a single day and across all London travel zones.
- Ideal for those traveling around London for 5 days, a week or more and for journeys up to zone 9.
London Day Travelcard
- Receive a paper ticket at home which allows unlimited daily travel.
- Choose from several ticket options in the VisitBritain shop, available in zones 1-4 or 1-6, based on your travel needs.
- Priced according to travel zones and specific periods of the day.
- Typically the best option for those exploring London for one or a few days.
Child Day Travelcard
- Children under 11s travel for free on London buses, Tube, DLR, London Overground, and most National Rail services during off-peak hours (after 9:30am Monday to Friday, and all day Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays).
- Children aged 11-15 can use a Child Day Travelcard, the cheapest option offering unlimited travel within the chosen zones.
- Children aged 16+ do need to buy an adult ticket.
Group Day Travelcard
- Receive multiple paper tickets corresponding to the number of individuals traveling each day.
- These tickets enable daily unlimited travel and are suitable for groups of 10 or more people traveling together.