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November 30th, 2022

How to apply for and use your 18+ student oyster photocard.

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If you’re new to London, one of the first things you’ll notice is the convenient and efficient public transport system the city has. Transport for London (TfL) has impressive connectivity across the city that helps you get anywhere you’d like to go with great ease. As a student, the 18+ Student Oyster Photocard helps you cut down on travel costs and makes exploring the city fun and affordable. How, you ask? Read on.

What is it?

The 18+ Student Oyster Photocard is specifically designed for students living and studying in London. It’s a card that you tap-in and tap-out (for the tube) and tap-in only (for the bus) to pay for your ride. It’s different from the usual Oyster Card because it’s got your picture printed on it and offers you discounted rates.

How do I apply?

To apply for the student photocard, you have to first complete your campus enrolment and then apply online on the TfL website . The card costs £20 and remains valid until the end of your course. The application process is straightforward and requires basic information covering your student enrolment ID, London address and digital photograph. Be sure to check the instructions for your photograph before uploading.

After application submission, the university approves it and then TfL will post your card to your address. You will receive email/text updates on your application.

I received my card within two weeks of applying.

What are the benefits?

The student photocard helps you save 30% on adult-rate Travelcards as well as on Bus and Tram Passes . Once you receive your card, you can buy discounted travelcards and bus passes on the TfL website. You can also add pay as you go credit but there are no discounts for this.

The adult fare for a 7-day bus pass is £23.30 but with a 30% discount using the student photocard, the price drops to £16.30. For the tube, between Zone 1-2 the adult fare for the 7-day travelcard is £38.40 but the discounted travelcard using the student photocard costs £26.80.

Another benefit of the student photocard is that you can add your 16-25 Railcard to it. By doing this, you can save 34% on pay as you go fares during off-peak hours. You can apply for the 16-25 Railcard online and it costs £30 per year. If you’re between 16-25 years old or a mature student , you’re eligible to apply. Once you receive your card, you can link it to your student photocard at any tube station by asking a staff member.

How do I make my choice?

The choice between travelcards and pay as you go fares depends on how often you plan to take public transport. Compare the prices of the discounted travelcards and pay as you go fares for the number of journeys you will make. If you will take more than two rides each day for the whole week, the discounted travelcard on your student photocard will be economical. If not, you’re better off with pay as you go fares. It’s cost-effective to buy 7-day travelcards as opposed to the monthly ones because during some months you would not use public transport as frequently and so a 7-day travelcard helps you save money.

I usually take between 6 to 8 rides a week. So, pay as you go fares are economical for me.

Any tips for navigating public transport?

• Getting around London becomes super easy with a transport app. Citymapper is a great one that gives you several route options with real-time updates on delays.
• Check for updates from TfL when planning your journeys. This is especially useful when there are planned closures on the transport network.
• Check for weather updates before planning your travel and always leave some buffer time to avoid running late.
• If you can, do check out alternate modes of transport for a change. London is a very walkable city and it also has a great cycling network.

About the author

I’m Aish, an MPhil/PhD student at the Department of Psychological and Behavioural Science. I study the impact that personality characteristics can have on performance at the workplace. When I’m not actively PhD-ing, I spend my time cooking, writing, and hula-hooping.

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Oyster Card Fares 2024 - London Bus, Tube & Daily Cap Prices

Oyster Card charges for children

What is an oyster card.

An Oyster card is a credit card-sized piece of plastic. Other countries might call them a metro pass or travel smartcard. They come in four different types:

Oyster pay-as-you-go – The idea behind a pay-as-you-go card (or PAYG) is that you load it up with credit and the computer will deduct the correct fare every time you touch it against a reader. If you start running low on credit then you can simply top it up at a ticket machine . PAYG Oyster cards do not have expiry dates on, and your credit remains valid forever.

Visitor Oyster card – A Visitor Oyster Card is exactly the same as a normal pay-as-you-go card, but comes with a couple of extras that are primarily aimed at tourists. The most obvious difference is that it comes pre-loaded with credit to save you the hassle of having to load it on yourself. Check out our Visitor Oyster Card page for a full comparison of Visitor Oyster cards vs regular Oyster cards.

Oyster travelcard – Oyster travelcards work differently to pay-as-you-go cards because you don’t have to keep topping them up with credit. You simply choose your start date, and the zones you want it to cover, pay a one-off fee, and then you can make an unlimited number of journeys until it expires. Visit our London travelcard page for more details. [Note: it’s not possible to load a 1-day travelcard for the Train, Bus & Tram onto an Oyster card, and you can’t load any travelcards at all onto a Visitor Oyster card or contactless card , only the normal blue Oyster cards.]

Oyster travelcard + pay-as-you-go – It’s also possible to load some pay-as-you-credit straight onto an Oyster travelcard – but only the weekly and monthly ones.

This can actually be quite handy. Imagine that you’re travelling around zones 1-2 for a week, but you need to make a single journey into zone 6 for Heathrow airport . Buying a zone 1-6 weekly travelcard would be a waste of money just for a single trip, so you’re better off buying a travelcard for zones 1-2 and then loading on some extra pay-as-you-go credit on to cover it. The computer will recognise that your travelcard already covers zones 1-2 and deduct the difference from your credit.

What are the benefits of an Oyster card?

• Oyster is accepted all across the transport network: on the bus , London Underground , London Overground, DLR, TFL Rail, National Rail, Thames Clipper riverbus , and even the IFS Cloud Cable Car
• Oyster card prices for a single bus and tube journeys are always the lowest available (along with contactless), and the Oyster daily cap is always cheaper than buying a 1-day travelcard
• The Oyster daily cap means you can make an unlimited number of journeys without going above a set price
• Oyster pay-as-you-go credit can be used from zones 1 to 9, whereas travelcards are only valid in the zones you buy them for
• Oyster pay-as-you-go credit never expires, so if you have any left over at the end of your holiday you can use it on your next visit
• If you register your Oyster card and lose it then you haven’t lost all of your money – you can just put it onto a replacement card

What time is Peak and Off-Peak?

Peak – Peak fares apply to any tube journey that starts between 6:30 AM and 9.30 AM (Monday to Friday), and between 4.30 PM and 7 PM (Monday to Friday). It doesn’t matter what time your journey finishes.

Off-Peak – Weekends and public holidays are always classed as off-peak . Note: Between the 8th March and 31st May 2024 TFL are running a trial called ‘Off-Peak Friday Fares’, where Fridays will be classed as off-peak all day.

What is the Oyster daily cap?

Daily price cap – The big advantage in using a pay-as-you-go Oyster card over a TFL travelcard is the Oyster daily cap . Think of it as a price ceiling – it’s the maximum daily charge that the computer will take from your credit per day (it actually runs from 04:30 AM to 04.29 AM the following day). It doesn’t matter how many buses or trains you ride during that period, the max per day will never rise above the daily limit – and Oyster card cap rates are always lower than the cost of 1-day travelcard .

If you want to pay the bus cap (which is the cheapest one) then you’ll have to stick with the buses all day. If you use a mixture of buses and trains (or just the trains on their own) then you’ll have to pay the train cap instead.

Weekly price cap – Oyster users can also benefit from a weekly cap. This caps the price at the same rate as a weekly travelcard. Unfortunately it only runs from Monday to Sunday, and not any other combination of days, so if you’re here from Wednesday to Tuesday, for example, then you’ll just get 7x daily caps instead.

Note: Journeys to Gatwick airport and on the Heathrow Express don’t count towards the TFL daily cap, and journeys on the IFS Cloud Cable Car and Thames Clipper don’t count either. The computer will simply deduct the relevant charge from your credit.

What is the Young Visitor Discount?

If your child is aged between 11 and 15 then you can take advantage of the Young Visitor Discount to get cheap child fares . This allows kids to get 50% off the adult Oyster fare for fourteen consecutive days. The discount does not apply to travelcards.

All you have to do is buy your child a normal London Oyster card (not a travelcard), load some pay-as-you-go-credit onto it, and then ask a member of the TFL staff to apply the Young Visitor Discount to it. You can do this at London Underground stations, TFL Rail stations, National Rail stations within London, or at a London Visitor Centre (except the one at Gatwick airport).

Note: Your child must be with you when you do it (up to a maximum of four children per adult), and the member of staff may ask for proof of age.

Your child can then use the card in exactly the same way that they would normally, tapping it down on the yellow Oyster readers on the buses and trains.

Once the fourteen consecutive days are over any credit left on the Oyster card will still be there, but it will revert back to charging adult fares again.

Do seniors get cheap Oyster fares?

There are no senior citizen concessions for foreign visitors, but if you have an OAP bus pass with a red rose symbol on it then you can already travel for free on any bus carrying the TFL symbol:

Unfortunately it doesn’t apply to trains as well, just the buses. If you want to travel on the tube and live in a London borough then you’ll have to apply for a 60+ Oyster card :

60+ London Oyster photocard – This entitles you to travel for free on London’s buses , trams, London Underground , London Overground, DLR and TFL Rail after 9 AM on weekdays and any time during the weekend . Most National Rail trains within London can be boarded after 9.30 AM on weekdays and any time during the weekend.

In order to get one you have to be living in a London borough and be aged 60 or over. You can apply online at tfl.gov.uk by supplying some ID and proof of address.

Note: As soon as you’re old enough to receive a woman’s state pension (regardless of whether you’re a man or a woman) then you have to switch over to a Freedom Pass which offers similar benefits, but is supplied by your local council instead.

Can two people use one Oyster card?

Two people are not allowed to share one Oyster card if they’re travelling together. Each person will need to be in possession of their own card.

But if they’re travelling at totally different times then two people can share one card provided that they each have it in their sole possession for the entire journey. But this rule only applies to pay-as-you-go Oyster cards. If their Oyster card has a travel card loaded onto it then it cannot be lent to anybody else.

Can you pay two fares with one Oyster card?

No. It is not possible to pay two fares with one Oyster card. Lots of tourists tap them down twice making the perfectly reasonable assumption that it will subtract two fares, but the system doesn’t work like that. The first time you tap down the computer will think that you are entering the station, and the second time you tap down it will think that you are leaving the station.

At this point it all starts to get extremely confusing… if you tap down twice at the same station within 2 minutes then you will be charged for a ‘same station exit’, which is 1x maximum fare (from your station to the end of the line). This will automatically be refunded back onto your card if you begin a new tube journey within 45 minutes.

If you tap down twice at the same station within 2-30 minutes then you will be charged 1x minimum fare (from your station to the next one in the same fare zone). And if you tap down twice at the same station after 30 minutes then you will be charged 2x maximum fares (one for each tap).

Is Oyster the cheapest way to travel in London?

Oyster fares are the cheapest way to travel on London’s buses and trains (alongside contactless). But if you need to buy a brand-new Oyster card then you’ll also have to pay a £7 deposit on top – and you can’t get that money back. So contactless actually works out cheaper for first-timers.

The Oyster card cap is always cheaper than buying a day travelcard (but not if you have to pay the £7 deposit on top).

An Oyster card will also work out cheaper than buying a weekly travelcard, unless you’re planning on making three or more journeys on six days, or two or more journeys on seven days.

Where can you buy an Oyster card?

You can buy an Oyster card in four different ways:

From the TFL website – The easiest way is to buy an Oyster card online from the TFL website and have it delivered to you. This website is only suitable for people who live in the UK, though. If you want it delivered abroad then you will have to buy an Oyster card for visitors instead.

UK delivery typically takes between 2-4 days.

From a train station – The second way to get an Oyster smartcard is from a manned ticket window at a train station. TFL have removed all the manned ticket windows from the underground tube stations though, so if you want to speak to a human then you’ll have to visit a big National Rail station instead. (National Rail stations are the big overground hubs like Euston , Liverpool Street , London Bridge , King’s Cross , Marylebone , Paddington and Waterloo .)

From a Travel Information Centre – The third way is to buy one from a Visitor Centre at Euston station , King’s Cross station , Liverpool Street station , Paddington station , Piccadilly Circus station , Victoria station and Heathrow airport (there are actually two at Heathrow: one inside Terminals 2-3, and another one inside the Underground station).

From an Oyster Ticket Stop – You can also buy them from around 4,000 Oyster Ticket Stops all over London. These are basically just high-street shops (usually newsagents), which have a blue Oyster card symbol showing in the window.

Important – you have to pay a deposit of £7 the first time you buy an Oyster card, and you can’t use that money for fares. So if you decide that you want £20 credit then you will have pay a total of £20 + £7.

Where can you use Oyster in London?

Buses – You can use a London Oyster card on all TFL buses (but not sightseeing buses).

London Underground, London Overground, DLR, TFL Rail, National Rail – You can use Oyster cards on trains within Oyster zones 1-9, plus some stations outside the zones including Watford Junction (for Warner Bros Studios ) and Gatwick Airport.

Note: If you use it on the Gatwick and Heathrow Express then the fare won’t count towards the daily cap maximum charge. It will just deduct the fare from your credit.

Look at TFL’s handy map to see which stations are within the Oyster zones: http://​content.tfl.gov.uk/​london-rail-and-tube-services-map.pdf .

IFS Cloud Cable Car & Thames Clipper – You can pay for a ticket on the cable car and Uber’s Thames Clipper by touching your card down on the gate, in exactly the same way that you do for the buses and trains.

But bear in mind neither of these will count towards the travel cap, it will just deduct the relevant fare from your credit.

How do you top-up an Oyster card?

By using the TFL app – The simplest way to top-up an Oyster card is through TFL’s official Oyster and contactless app . Once you’ve bought yourself a card and registered it with TFL you can top it up with your debit card or credit card . You can also use the app to look up your journey history. [Note: You might have to wait for thirty minutes before the money actually appears on your card, which is something to bear that in mind if you’re in a rush!]

Through the TFL website – Similarly, once you’ve registered your Oyster card on the TFL website you can log in and top-up online.

At a train station – Another easy way to top-up is by using one of the self-service ticket machines at a train station. Just tap the card on the big round yellow reader and select top-up on the machine . You can either pay by cash, debit or credit card. Note that some ticket machines are only set up to take credit cards and debit cards, and not cash, so make sure you check the signage before you press any buttons.

At an Oyster Ticket Stop – The fourth of adding some credit to your card is at an ‘Oyster Ticket Stop’. These are basically just high-street shops (usually newsagents), which have a blue Oyster card symbol showing in the window. Just hand them your card and tell them how much credit you want to add on.

Automatic top-up – If you can’t be bothered to keep topping it up yourself then you can also take advantage of the Oyster card’s ‘auto top-up’ feature, which will automatically draw another £10, £20 or £40 from your bank account every time your credit drops below £20. You can set this up at the TFL website .

Note: The minimum amount of money that you can add at an Oyster Ticket Stop is £1.50. The minimum amount that you can add online or at a ticket machine is £5. The maximum amount that the card can hold in total is £90.

How much credit do you need on an Oyster card?

The amount of credit that you need on your Oyster card will depend on how long you’re staying in London for, and where you’re planning to go, but here are some tips for visitors:

Unless you fly in from Heathrow (zone 6) , you will probably spend the majority of your holiday inside zone 1 (the touristy bit). You might also visit zone 2 is for places like Camden , Canary Wharf and Greenwich.

Our tube journey planner will tell you which zones you pass through for each station. For example, if you look at the journey from Heathrow airport to Paddington then you’ll see ‘This journey is in zones 1-6’ written in the fares box.

Once you know which zones you’ll be travelling through each day, look up the ‘daily cap’ for those zones on this page. That is the maximum daily charge that the computer will take from your card for that day. If you add up all the daily caps for all the days that you’re staying in London, then the total will be how much credit you need to load onto your Oyster card. Easy!

Bear in mind that you will also have to pay a £7 deposit the first time you buy your Oyster card. And you can’t use that £7 towards fares. So if you decide that you need £20 credit then you will have to pay a total of £27.

How long does an Oyster card last?

The credit on an Oyster card lasts forever. If you don’t use the money up during your first trip then you can carry on using it during your next one.

If you load a travelcard onto an Oyster card then it will have an expiry date. Once you go past the expiry date the travelcard will be useless, but don’t throw away the empty Oyster card because you can always load another travelcard or some pay-as-you-go credit onto it.

How do you get an Oyster refund?

There are two main ways to refund the credit on your Oyster card :

At a train station – You can claim back any unused credit at a self-service ticket machine in one of London’s train stations – but only up up to a maximum of £10. Just touch your Oyster pass against the yellow reader and select ‘Oyster Refund’, and follow the on-screen instructions.

Note: It is not possible to claim back the deposit if your card was bought after 4th September 2022. If your card was bought between the 23rd February 2020 and 3rd September 2022 then you would have paid a deposit of £5 instead, and that money would already have been converted into pay-as-you-go credit on your card, which you can refund in the normal way.

Claiming a refund online – If you need a refund of more than £10 then you will have to visit the TFL website . But this only works if you set up an online account beforehand. And it’s not possible to set up an account for a Visitor Oyster card – only normal Oyster cards.

Keeping the credit – If you can’t be bothered to get a refund then don’t throw the Oyster card away. The credit never expires, so you can carry on using it the next time you’re in town.

How do you use Oyster on a bus?

Using an Oyster card on a London bus is easy. All you have to do is touch it against the big round yellow reader inside the front door. Some styles of bus will also have an Oyster reader by the middle door and back door, but if you’re a newbie to London and want to play it safe then always board it by the front door, because every style of bus will have one there.

If the card registered correctly then you should hear a beep and see a little green light on the reader. If it didn’t work then try taking it out of your wallet and holding it flush with the reader.

The computer will automatically deduct the correct fare from your card, and the remaining credit will be shown on a small screen close to the reader – which is a handy way to check the balance on your card .

There is no need to touch down again when you leave the bus – you only have to do that for trains.

How do you use Oyster on a train?

Using an Oyster card on the train is easy. All you have to do is wave your Oyster card in front of the big round yellow reader at the front of the gate, and wait for the green light to appear. If it worked correctly then the correct fare will be deducted from your card and the gate will open automatically.

If the gate refuses to move then try getting your card out of your wallet and touching it flush against the reader. If that doesn’t work then you’re probably out of credit.

Some of the smaller train stations might not have any gates, and you’ll find the Oyster reader on the platform or by the platform stairs instead.

You also need to touch down again at the end of your journey because the computer needs to work out which zones you travelled through. If you forget to touch down then it won’t know where you went, and you’ll be whacked for the maximum fare on that line.

Note: Sometimes the train station staff will open the gates to speed the flow of people through the station at rush hour, but you must STILL tap down. If there’s a busy event on (like a music festival or a football cup final) then you might not be able to, and the computer might try and guess your destination by itself. But you should always try and tap down to be safe, otherwise you might be lumbered with that maximum fare.

What are pink Oyster readers for?

Fifteen stations have pink Oyster readers: Blackhorse Road , Canada Water , Clapham Junction , Gospel Oak , Gunners­bury , Highbury & Islington , Kensington Olympia , Rayners Lane , Richmond , Stratford , Surrey Quays , West Brompton , Whitechapel , Willesden Junction and Wimbledon .

The pink readers are there because some journeys are cheaper if you avoid travelling through zone 1. For example, if you want to travel from Epping (zone 6) to Richmond (zone 4), then you would normally go through zone 1. But if you don’t mind a slightly longer journey then you can change onto the London Overground at Stratford and bypass zone 1 completely.

Unfortunately the computer has no way of knowing you did this because you don’t have to pass through any barriers when changing trains at Stratford – so it will continue to charge you for zones 1-6 regardless. So what you have to do is prove that you got off at Stratford by touching down on the pink reader.

Pink readers can usually be found on the platforms, or at the entrance to the platform stairs.

Which is best: Oyster, contactless or travelcards?

If you’re a foreign visitor coming to London for just one day then you’re better off with a day travelcard . The Oyster daily cap might work out cheaper than buying a 1-day travelcard, but when you factor in the extra £7 deposit then it actually works out more expensive.

If you’re a foreign visitor coming to London for more than one day then the Oyster card cost becomes better value… unless you’re planning on making three or more journeys on six days, or two or more journeys on seven days, in which case a weekly travelcard is likely to be cheaper.

We always recommend that UK visitors pay with contactless , regardless of how many days they’re staying. That’s because the fares are exactly the same as Oyster, but you don’t have to pay a deposit to get one.

Note: If you’re a foreign visitor then Oyster is still preferable over contactless, because your bank might add on a transaction fee every time you use it overseas, which will likely apply to each individual ticket.

The verdict: Contactless is the best option for UK visitors. Oyster is the best option for foreign tourists staying more than one day, and a 1-day travelcard is the best option for foreign tourists staying for just one day.

Your comments and questions

Isabel I am visiting London next month. This will be my first visit and I need some advice about the best way to get train tickets outside London, for instance, to Winchester and Cambridge. If I get an Oyster card, can I use it for national railway service?

Staff You can use an Oyster card for National Rail trains, but only for zones 1-6 and some of the stations in zones 7-9. Winchester and Cambridge are both too far away, so you'll need to buy a separate ticket from a site like nationalrail.co.uk

Kim Hi, I am planning a trip for my husband's 50th birthday. We are arriving at London Euston. We are staying at the Doubletree Hilton Tower Bridge. I want to pre-purchase my Oyster travelcard, but am confused as to what zones we will need to cover? Any help and advice would be most welcome! Regards Kim

Staff Hi Kim. Euston and Tower Bridge are both in zone 1, but if you're planning to put a travelcard onto your Oyster card then you can't buy zone 1 on its own. You can only buy zones 1-2. But that's okay because that will cover you out to Greenwich as well. But the easiest thing to do is to not bother with a travelcard at all, and just load some credit onto your Oyster card. Then you can use it as a 'pay-as-you-go' card. The computer will deduct the correct fare whatever zone you're in.

Wendy I'm a newbie to using an Oyster card on the tube and am only an occasional visitor to London, so I have just topped up my PAYG card which I purchased a couple of years ago. Cool, eh? I am planning a visit tomorrow and my friend and I are travelling from Richmond to Wimbledon. I have checked the route planner and it tells me that I have to get the District line to Earl's Court, then change trains but get on the District line again to Wimbledon. My question concerning the Oyster card is this: having tapped the yellow 'thingy' to begin my journey, then passed the card to my friend to allow him entry, when we exit the train and get on the other train to Wimbledon, do we have to tap anything and if so, what and where? I am just conscious that I may be charged more than the off-peak fare, which it should be running for this journey. Thanks for your help, Wendy

Staff Hi Wendy, that isn't going to work unfortunately. You each need your own pass. If you try and share one Oyster card between the two of you then you could be done for fare evasion. I suppose it is common sense to think that if you tap the same card down twice then it will charge you twice, but it doesn't work like that. Only one fare will be registered. But you don't have to tap down again when changing trains at Earl's Court. You should be able to walk between the platforms without going through any barriers. You only have to tap down again once you leave the station at Wimbledon.

Faye How far around London can you travel on an Oyster card? eg: can you go from Finsbury Park to Oxford/ Brighton/ Stratford Upon Avon with a Visitors Oyster card?

Staff Hi Faye. Oyster only works for zones 1-6, plus most of the stations in zones 7-9 (but not all of them), so you definitely can't go as far as Brighton or Oxford. Here is a map which shows you all the stations covered by an Oyster card: tfl.gov.uk/​cdn/​static/cms/images/london-rail-and-tube-services-map.gif

John My wife and I are in London next weekend from Friday to Sunday arriving in to Euston and staying near Pimlico station. Is it a good idea to pre order an Oyster travelcard? We plan to do the usual sightseeing in Central London.

Staff Hi John. If you've got enough time beforehand then it makes sense to order one online, but it will be less hassle if each of you just use your contactless bank cards instead (assuming you both have UK bank cards). It's the same price as Oyster, works in exactly the same way, and you don't have to pay the £7 deposit.

Patrick Hi there. I am new to this site. Please advise on the following scenario. Before I leave Australia, if I buy the 2 or 3 day London Pass with Oyster Travelcard option, can I begin using the Oyster card for a few days before I activate the London Pass? I assume the travel credit will be used up before the London Pass begins, at which point I would re-charge the Oyster to cover the days of the London Pass. Can I then continue to use the Oyster card for the following 2 weeks that we will be in London?

Staff Hi Patrick. You can do that, sure - the London Pass and Oyster card are two completely separate cards. The Oyster card will come with some money pre-loaded onto it. The exact amount will depend on which London Pass you buy, but it should be enough to cover the daily cap for each day. You can keep using it until the money runs out, and then you can top it up again at a self-service ticket machine.

Jools Hi there, first time I will have bought an oyster card, can one card be used for a family of four

Staff Hi Jools, no. If you're travelling together then you will each need your own Oyster card or ticket. If you touch the same card on the gate four times then it won't charge you four fares. The computer will just think that one person is entering the station, then leaving the station, then entering again, then leaving again

Park Is there an admin charge to set up an Oyster card? I'm on route to London now and am presuming I can buy one at a station. I'll be using my contactless bank card myself but need one for my adult daughter

Staff Hi Park. You have to pay a £7 deposit for Oyster cards. She can't use that money to pay fares, though, so you'll have to add some more credit on top.

Kory I have two Oyster card on my account with different numbers can my friend use one of these at the same time I am using the other one, as we will be travelling together.

Staff Hi Kory. As long as it's a pay-as-you-go Oyster card then that's fine. But if it's an Oyster card with a travelcard on it, or you get some kind of discounted travel on it, then that wouldn't be allowed.

G Thomas If I pay the £7 deposit to buy an Oyster card how long will it last? ie. will I be able to use it next time I visit London or will it have time-expired?

Staff Hi G Thomas. If you put some pay-as-you-go credit on an Oyster card then that last forever, so you will be able to use that the next time you come. But if you put a travelcard on an Oyster card then that will obviously expire on the finish date. But you can still carry on using the Oyster card by putting a new travelcard on it, or some pay-as-you-go credit.

Debbie My husband and I will be visiting London tomorrow. Can we buy an Oyster card valid for a year and say put £15 credit on each, and am I to believe the total amount for that day travelling would be £7.20 off our cards then the balance can be used on another day within that year. We will travel from Victoria, to Oxford Circus to Knightsbridge and Kensington and back. What is the total lay out we would need to pay for each card? Kind regards Debbie

Staff Hi Debbie. Oyster cards don't have dates on. The unused credit on them lasts forever. The maximum you would pay for the stations you mentioned is the daily cap for zone 1 = currently £7.20. The prices normally go up after New Year, so I don't know what it will be next year. But remember that you have to pay a £7 deposit for each new card, and you can't use that money for fares, so if you want to load £15 credit on to each card then you'd have to pay 2x£22.

john Sweeney Where can purchase i an oyster card for adults before travelling to london on holidayand how much will it cost

Staff Hi John. If you're in the UK then you can buy them from the TFL website and have it delivered to your house - oyster.tfl.gov.uk/​oyster/​link/0005.do - if you're abroad then you'll have to buy a Visitor Oyster Card instead (which is basically the same thing) - visitorshop.tfl.gov.uk/​tfl/​london-visitor-oyster-card - It's all explained in the 'Buy an Oyster Card' section above. The cost is up to you - you can load as much credit on as you want, depending on how much you need for your holiday

Jupin kheni I have a regular travel from Edgware to Tottenham. So, which zone travel card applied for me?

Staff Hi Jupin. if you’re talking about Tottenham Hale station then the stations themselves are in zones 3 and 5, but if you look at a tube map the journey between them goes into zones 1 and 2 as well. So you’ll need zones 1-5

Jim Can a child travel free with an adult using a contactless card or does it need to be an Oyster? Thanks.

Staff Hi Jim. They have to be with a fare paying adult on the train, so a contactless card is fine (assuming that they are under 11, of course). On the bus they can travel on their own.

Melanie Hi, I need to take underground (leichester square to kings cross) then overground (kings cross to Kidbrooke) the a bus. I am trying to understand how much will be charged in my oysters card. I have also linked the Railcard 16-15 for discounts. Thank you

Staff Hi Melanie. It will be zone 1 and zones 1-3 (not including the bus, which you might also be able to pay on your Oyster card, depending on what bus it is) your railcard will get you 1/3 off the zones 1-3 fare if you're travelling during off-peak hours

Gerard If you use contactless instead of oyster do you still benefit from the price cap?

Staff Hi Gerard. You do, yes - city-guide.london/​transport/​contactless-cards.php

Lorraine We are visiting London for 3 days sun until Tues 4 adults 2 children age 9 and 11arriving at Paddington staying near tower is it worth getting oyster cards if so can we buy at Paddington station when we arrive

Staff Hi Lorraine, assuming you're from the UK the adults are better off just using their contactless bank cards because they have the same fares as Oyster, but you don't have to pay the extra £7 deposit on top for each new Oyster card. Oyster cards can be picked up from the Travel Information Centre at Paddington station. The 9 year old will travel for free, and if it was me I would just get the 11 year old three 1-day travelcards, but you could get them an Oyster card and have the 'Young Visitor Discount' applied to it. It's all explained here - city-guide.london/​transport/​child-train-fares.php

Antonio We are staying near Penge East Station and the quickest way to get to Central London is with the Southeastern to Victoria. Is that train included in the Oyster or Contactless daily cap?

Staff Hi Antonio. Yes, Penge East in zone 4, so you’ll be paying the price for zones 1-4

Narendra Patel No wounder with the prices as they are there are more cars on the road. Only people who use TFL are the ones who work in London. For a couple we are looking at £28+ which unless you are born with a silver spoon is very expensive. I can see TFL continue to make losses. More TFL prices are hiked more losses.

David I have a question about daily caps. The tables appear to provide charges and caps as if the trips are all in one category. However, what if I use the Oyster card three times for trips from Zone 1 to 2 during a single day and have just exceeded the daily cap of £7.70. Then I travel from Zone 1 to Zone 6 on the same day. Am I charged for that trip? Does the cap change? And if so, to what?

Staff Hi David. The system looks at all the zones you travelled through that day together. So in your example the maximum you’d pay is the daily cap for zones 1-6. If the total for all your individual journeys doesn't reach that cap then you'd pay for the individual journeys instead. if you only want to pay the daily cap for zones 1-2 then you’d have to use a completely different card for the zone 1-6 journey (maybe you have a contactless card)

Robert Schultz My plans are to visit London. I will arrive at Heathrow on Friday May 27th and depart London Monday May 30th. I have a Hop on Hop Off Big bus tour pass to see some of the major attractions. Im trying to figure out which Oyster Card I need to move around London to see other places. I will be out of the city on Sunday so I need a rail card that will move me around London for Friday, Saturday and then to the train station on Monday morning. I dont really understand the different zones. Do you have any suggestions on what card I need and where to buy it when I arrive at Heathrow Airport friday morning?

Staff Hi Robert. I would just get an Oyster card from the Visitor Information Centre at Heathrow. you have to pay a £7 deposit and then add as much credit as you want. you’ll need to cover the fare for zones 1-6 from heathrow into central london, and then enough to cover the ‘daily cap’ each day (which is the maximum amount you'll be charged each day). most people just need the daily cap for zone 1, which covers the central touristy bit of london. but if you’re planning on travelling around on that sightseeing bus one day, then maybe you can use that instead

John I am a retired Network rail worker with a privilage travel card,i wish to travel from Euston sq. to Aldgate on 03/07 and from Aldgate East to Wimbledon and back to Aldgate East on 04/07,on 05/07 from Aldgate to Euston sq. Can you tell me if I can purchase a reduced Oyster card for these travels in advance?

Staff Hi John. You really need to ask your old employer as we don't have any information about Network Rail staff discounts. There's an email address listed here that might help you: networkrail.co.uk/​mybenefits/​

Ondrej Hi, I have 3 Oyster Cards registered on the TFL Website. Can I use 1 for myself, 1 for my wife and 1 for a child with a discount (11-15 years)? Regard Ondrej

Staff Hi Ondrej. Normally if an Oyster card only has pay-as-you-go credit on it, then yes, it's fine. But if you've loaded a travelcard or any kind of discount on to it, then no... if it's registered under your name then only you will be able to use it. If a non-registered person is found with a card registered in someone else's name then technically TFL can confiscate it and even fine them.

Sam Hi can you use the oyster card at East of India train station

Staff Hi Sam, yes. You can use it at all of the DLR stations

Susie I will be arriving next week for the marathon and will be staying in the Bloomsbury area for 5 days. I have loaded an Oyster card with £20. I can use this visitor Oyster card any time of the day?. Not sure what zones I will be in. Do I need to load more oney to cover my stay?

Staff Hi Susie, you can use it any time of day, but £20 probably won’t be enough to cover 5 days… but it all depends on how many journeys you make. the maximum amount its possible to spend each day, regardless of how many journeys you make, is the ‘daily cap’ for the zones you travel through (shown in the table above). the minimum amount you'll spend is probably a zone 1 single fare there and back each day, which still adds up to more than 20 quid over 5 days. and bear in mind that there will be a train strike going on which might affect people getting to the london marathon

Raul We are traveling to London next month, two adults and two children (13 and 15) from tuesday to saturday. We will take train from Feltham to Victoria Station (zones 6 to 1) and back at the end of the day. Will the daily cap be 14.10 pounds? Can I take later other transport such as the metro, bus, during the day (zones 1, 2, 3) and the limit is still 14.10? Thank in advance!

Staff Hi Raul. Thats right. You can make as many journeys as you like and the maximum price you’ll get charged is £14,10 (assuming that all of your journeys are within zones 1-6, of course)

RAUL Thanks you for your answer. Then I can mix several public transports (tube, bus, train) and the daily cup will be 14.10 if I move between zones 1 to 6

Staff Thats right, yes

PEDRO We will be traveling to London next month for 3 days and we are going to get 2 Oyster cards for the adults and other 2 with Young visitor discount for our children (13 and 14). From what I have read they will pay the half of adult fare but, what is their daily cap for them? is it the same that for the adults? Many Thanks!

Staff Hi Pedro. Everything is half what the adult fare is. The adult daily caps are listed in the table at the top

PEDRO Thanks so, is the daily limit cap 7.05 pounds for them?

PEDRO Sorry, I mean zones 1 to 6

Staff Thats right yes

Russell I will be travelling to London for 4 days, arriving through Heathrow, and staying in St Pauls area. I will be travelling with 24 fifteen year old children. What is the best way to pay for our travel whilst in London (visiting the usual tourist sites).

Staff Hi Russell. I would look at the Group Day Travelcards, that would probably be the easiest. but bear in mind they only last for one day each, can only be used after 9:30 AM (or at any time during the weekend), and you all have to travel together - visitorshop.tfl.gov.uk/​en/​group-day-london-travelcard

Carol How do I get Senior discount on Oyster card if I have a Senior railcard

Staff Hi Carol. You just have to ask a member of the TFL staff inside a station (you can usually find one standing by the ticket barrier). If you have both the Oyster card and Railcard handy (or the digital card on your phone) then they can add it on - tfl.gov.uk/​fares/​free-and-discounted-travel/national-railcard-discount (they mention it at the bottom of the page)

W Shes How can I check the remaining time I have on a 7 day oyster?

Staff Hi. You can tap it down on a self-service ticket machine at the station and follow the on-screen instructions

Susanne Hi! We will be in London in June and stay 7 days. We will do 3 journeys between Heathrow zone 6 and Victoria zone 1 and move a lot inside zone 1 and 2. If I buy an Oyster card for 7 £I understand I can pay as I go in zones 1 to 6 with a daily cap of about 9.50 £. Now as we will travel every day, would it be cheaper to put a Travelcard for 7 days zones 1-2 on the Oyster card and use the pay as you go for the Heathrow trips to zone 6? (Knowing that on 2 of the 7 days we will only do 2x Heathrow .) Or can we use the travel card for zones 1-2 to Heathrow as well with a supplement?

Staff Hi Susanne. A weekly travelcard usually works out cheaper if you're doing two or more journeys on each of the seven days, or three or more on six of the days. But like you say, it would definitely be better to put a zone 1-2 travelcard onto an oyster card, and then add some extra pay-as-you-go credit onto the same oyster card to cover the remainder of those journeys into zone 6. (PS the daily cap for zones 1-6 is a bit higher - £14,90 at the moment)

P Ray Harrington I arrive LHR April 13 and go to Greenwich and west ferry. April 14 Greenwich to green part and back to Greenwich. April 16 Greenwich to amersham, April 22 amweaham to green park and return. All of peak. What cars and credit should I apply please?

Staff Hi. I would get yourself an oyster card and add enough credit to cover the ‘daily cap’ each day. heathrow to greenwich and westferry is zones 1-6. Greenwich to green park is zones 1-2. Greenwich to amersham is zones 2-9. Amersham to green park is zones 1-9. The prices are all shown in the table above.

Fran Rae I am visiting London this Saturday with grandsons aged 14 and 17 and will be using the tube. I can pay pay by contactless but how do I pay for them? Thanks FR

Staff Hi Fran. If it's just a day trip then you're best off buying single tickets at the machine, or an adult 1-day travelcard at the machine for them. It's not worth getting them Oyster cards because you have to pay a deposit which will wipe out the savings. And you can't buy child travelcards unless they already have their own Oyster photocard

Theo Lemm What is the minimum credit to use the National Rail from London to Swanley?

Staff Hi Theo. its zone 1-8, so the minimum is £4.70 (off-peak)

Theo Lemm Ok. But Swanley has no gates. So what happens if I check in with less than 4.70 credit?

Staff When suburban stations don't have gates, they usually put the yellow oyster card reader at the foot of the stairs, or on the platform itself. Is there not one there?

Theo Lemm Swanley is the final destination.

Staff There must be a yellow oyster reader somewhere, otherwise they wouldn't be able to take oyster and contactless fares. it's not unusual for there to be no gates at suburban stations. check the platform, the stairs and by the exit

Manuel Brito from Portugal Excellent article, very informative, thank you!

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Student Oyster Photocard

All full-time undergraduate and postgraduate students aged 18 and over may be eligible for an 18+ Student Oyster photocard , which provides a 30 per cent travel discount on most Transport for London (TfL) services.

The 18+ Student Oyster photocard enables you to buy Travelcards and Bus & Tram Pass season tickets at 30 per cent off the equivalent adult weekly and monthly fares. These are for use on:

• National Rail trains in the London area
• the London Underground (the tube)
• Docklands Light Railway
• London bus services

Am I eligible?

To be eligible for the 18+ Student Oyster photocard, you must be aged 18, be living at a London address during term time AND be one of the following:

• a full-time student enrolled on a full-time course, consisting of 15 or more tuition-led and/or structured learning hours a week over a period of at least 14 weeks
• receiving NHS Bursary funds as a full-time student (proof is required)
• a full-time postgraduate student (e.g. studying or writing up for 15 or more hours per week)
• a part-time postgraduate student on a course lasting at least 14 weeks, and receiving NHS bursary funds (you must provide evidence of this)
• a sabbatical officer
• a full-time student as defined above on mandatory work placement in London for a minimum period of 14 weeks

Part-Time Students

Please be aware that part-time students are generally not eligible under the terms of the 18+ Student Oyster photocard scheme, and applications will not be approved automatically.

If you are a part-time student and believe that you qualify for an 18+ Student Oyster Photocard, please contact the Student Funding Office by emailing [email protected] providing your name, King's ID and course details, and let us know which criteria you believe you qualify under. 

How do I apply?

Applying online is the only way to receive your discount entitlement. Your 18+ Student Oyster photocard will be sent to the address you provide and should arrive within five to seven days after approval from King's (this is carried out by the Student Funding Office ). 

Please note that when applying you will need:

• A colour, digital photo
• Your student, enrolment ID from your school, college or university
• A London address
• A valid debit or credit card to pay the £20 administration fee
• An active, valid email address

When applying for your TfL 18+ oyster card please ensure you search for 'Kings College London' and select the entry with address ‘Kings College London, James Clerk Maxwell Building, 57 Waterloo Road.’

If selecting the institution from a list, make sure to select Kings College London, and not the NHS Foundation Trust or “Kings London.”

If you don’t apply to the correct 'Kings College London' your application will be rejected by another institution and you may have to make a new application and incur the £20 administration fee again.

When entering your Course Details (Step 3) you will be asked to provide your Student enrolment (ID) Number. This is the 7 or 8 digit number on your student card. Please do not enter the ID that begins with a “K” as this may cause delays in approving your application.

18+ Student Oyster photocard

Applications cannot be approved until your first day of term, so we will not be able to submit approval before this date. 

We will only be able to approve applications for students who have fully completed registration, including on-campus enrolment and the collection of their student ID card.

If you have any further issues, please contact the Student Funding Office on [email protected]. 

16+ Zip Oyster photocard

As King's is a university, under the terms and conditions of the 16+ Zip Oyster Photocard scheme we are not able to approve applications for this scheme. Students at King's who are not yet 18 will be able to apply for an 18+ Student Oyster photocard after their eighteenth birthday.

Can I get discount on National Rail?

Students can apply for a National Rail 16-25 Railcard (formerly known as a Young Persons Railcard). It costs £30 and saves students 1/3 on rail fares throughout Great Britain for a whole year. For information about eligibility and how to apply visit the 16-25 Railcard website .

Mature students (over the age of 26 and in full-time education) can also apply.

Changes in Registration

Please note that if your registration status changes (e.g. if you graduate, interrupt or withdraw from your studies or change your study status to part-time), you may no longer be entitled to the 18+ Student Oyster Photocard under the terms and conditions of the scheme. Under these circumstances we are required to report this to TfL and your card will be stopped.

If you have interrupted your studies, then you will need to reapply for a new 18+ Student Oyster Photocard when you have re-enrolled as a full-time student.

Medical students intercalating externally will be considered as interrupted at King's, and will need to apply for a new 18+ Student Oyster photocard with the institution where they are completing their intercalated degree, once their card at King's is stopped.

If you extend your period of study you will need to apply for a new 18+ Student Oyster photocard to cover this additional study time. 

You can find out further information on the TfL website. 

Disclaimer:

King's has tried to give students an early opportunity to begin their research of student funding. Although every effort has been made to ensure that information provided is both helpful to prospective candidates and accurate at the time of its publication, it is possible that some information may be outdated or superseded before the start of the 2022/23 academic year.

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The Travelcard is a transport pass for London that gives you unlimited travel in London within certain zones . The prices vary according to the number of zones you need to travel through. Central London is in zone 1.

Travelcards are valid for 1 day, 7 days, 1 month or 1 year.

The passes are valid for travel on all types of transport in London including:

• the Underground (the tube)
• the local suburban trains within London
• the Elizabeth Line (not west of West Drayton)
• the Docklands Light Railway (DLR)
• the London Overground
• the buses all over London. A Travelcard for any zone allows you to use the buses in all zones (zones 1-6)

The 3 Day Travelcard, weekend Travelcard, Zone 1-2 & 2-6 One Day Travelcards are no longer available.

Visiting London for 1-7 days? See our guide to London’s transport tickets & passes . The Travelcard may not be the best ticket for your stay.

Single Underground Tickets

Single paper tickets on the London underground are expensive if you buy them from a tube station ticket machine:

• £6.70 for one journey in zone 1 (central London) and between zone 1 and zones 2 to 6
• See single ticket prices for all zones .

One Day Travelcards: 2024 prices

Using a Pay as you go Oyster card or a contactless card are the cheapest ways to pay for travel if you’re in London for 1-5 days. The daily cap is £8.50 per day for zones 1-2

If you really don’t want to use an Oyster card or don’t have a contactless card, the One Day Travelcard is the next best money-saving pass.

The paper Off peak One Day Travelcard for zone 1-6 is  £15.90. This is expensive, but still cheaper than paying the full cash fare for 3 underground trips in central London (3 x £6.70 = £20.10 ).

One Day Travelcard fares 2024

Peak v anytime travelcards.

One Day Travelcard prices are different if you travel during peak or off-peak times:

Anytime Travelcard Valid for travel at anytime. Off-Peak Travelcard For travel after 9.30am Monday–Friday and all day Saturday, Sunday and public holidays.

Top Tip: An Off-Peak One Day Travelcard for zones 1–6 costs  £10.40 with a Railcard .

Weekly Travelcards: 2024 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 (zones 1-2) is  £42.70.

• It can start on any day of the week
• It’s valid for travel at anytime; there is no peak or off-peak rate.

Most places sell weekly Travelcards loaded onto a plastic Oyster card. There’s a £7 fee for the Oyster card.

Your fare on an Oyster card will automatically cap at the weekly Travelcard fare (this is already available on contactless cards). The cap starts on Monday and ends Sunday, so it mainly benefits Londoners or those working in London.

Weekly Travelcard fares 2024

• See weekly Travelcards prices for all other zones (2, 3, 4, 5 and 6)

Monthly Travelcards: 2024 prices

For longer stays in London, monthly Travelcards are available. You won’t save much compared to buying 4 x weekly Travelcards – but you’ll save time renewing it. Like the weekly Travelcard, it can start on any day of the week and is valid for travel at any time. See monthly Travelcard prices for all other zones (2, 3, 4, 5 and 6)

Monthly Travelcards 2024

Where to buy travelcards.

One day, weekly and monthly Travelcards are available from:

Underground stations

Travelcards are available from all underground station ticket machines (there are no longer any underground tickets offices). The busier stations in central London have staff to help you use the machines.

Local shops and newsagents

Travelcards are also available from Oyster ticket stops . These are newsagents and local shops licensed to sell London transport tickets and Oyster cards. One Day Travelcards are not available from Oyster ticket stops.

London train stations

One Day Travelcards are available from all London train station ticket offices and ticket macines. Paper weekly and monthly Travelcards are no longer available from train stations . They are available to buy, but they are loaded onto an Oyster card and may only be available from ticket machines, not ticket offices.

London Transport Visitor Centres

TfL Visitor Centres at Victoria train station, Kings Cross/St Pancras International station, Heathrow Terminal 2 & 3 tube staion, Liverpool St station & Piccadilly Circus tube station.

How to use a Travelcard

On the underground.

If you have a paper One Day Travelcard or single ticket from a ticket machine, insert the card into the slot on the front of the ticket barrier. The barrier opens when you take the ticket from behind the yellow reader, on the top.

If you have a paper One Day Travelcard, just show it to the driver when boarding the bus.

See How to use an Oyster card if you have a weekly Travelcard on an Oyster card.

Top Tip: Do you want a cheaper way to travel around central London? If you only travel by bus , it costs £5.25 per day or £24.70 per week.

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I'd like to order a Student Oyster Card

What do i need to do.

If you are living near LSE or don't frequently travel on bus, underground or DLR services you may not need a discounted Student Oyster card

What is an 18+ Student Oyster photocard and do I need one?

It is your decision on whether to apply for a Student Oyster card depending on your individual circumstances.

If you're 18 or over, a full-time student and living in a London borough, you may be eligible for a 30% travel discount on most Transport for London  (TfL) services with an 18+ Student Oyster photocard . 

The  18+ Student Oyster photocard can be used to purchase discounted weekly and monthly season tickets. It cannot be used for discounted  pay as you go journeys.

There is an application fee and the 30% discount can only be applied to travelcards or season tickets.

Some students find that it is cheaper to travel on a pay as you go basis, particularly if they are eligible for a  16-25 Railcard . Railcard discounts can be applied to off peak pay as you go journeys made using Oyster. You will need to register your Oyster card and valid Railcard to a London Underground station with a ticket office and ask a member of staff to set the discount for you.

Transport for London (TfL) have a useful tool to help you work out the best way to pay your fares - visit  what's the best ticket for me .

If you are under 18:

You may be able to get free and discounted travel using a  16+ Zip Oyster photocard .

If you are a part-time student:

You are not generally eligible under the terms of the  18+ Student Oyster photocard  scheme unless you are in receipt of a hardship fund from LSE.

If you are a part-time student and believe you qualify for an  18+ Student Oyster photocard , please contact the Student Services Centre prior to submitting your application, by  submitting an enquiry .

When should I apply for my Oyster card?

You must not submit your application to TfL until you have arrived in London and have campus enrolled. If you apply before this your application will be rejected because the School needs to verify your status.

Refer to TfL's  18+ Oyster card guidance  for further information. 

How do I apply for an 18+ Student Oyster photocard?

Top tip: if you are completing the form online you need to choose the school's full name ' the london school of economics and political science ' otherwise you will be made to complete a paperform that will delay you receiving your oyster discount..

1.  Check your eligibility on the 18+ Student Oyster photocard   webpage. It is your responsibility to check you are eligible before submitting an application. You must also review Transport for London (TfL)'s  Terms and Conditions .

2. Create an account with Transport for London (TfL) . 

3. Place your order. You will need:

• A colour, digital photo
• Your LSE student number (as shown on your LSE student card or offer letter)
• Your programme start and end dates
• Choose ' The London School of Economics and Political Science ' in the drop-down. Don't just look for LSE or the London School of Economics .
• A credit or debit card to pay the application fee (see  TfL 18+ Oystercard  webpage for details)
• An active email address (we recommend using your LSE email address)

What happens after I have applied for an 18+ Student Oyster photocard?

1. Your application will be checked by Transport for London (TfL) before it is passed to the Student Services Centre at LSE for institutional approval.

2. The Student Services Centre will process all applications in the order they are received by LSE, usually within five working days

3. Once we have approved your application, Transport for London (TfL) will post the card to you within 2 weeks 

As part of the application process, you may be asked to print a verification form which you will need to bring to the  Student Services Centre  for completion. 

You can check the status of your application  online .

What if my application has been rejected or placed on hold?

Your application will be rejected if:

• We cannot find your LSE student record based on the name you have provided in your Transport for London (TfL) application
• Your contact/term-time address in LSE for You does not match the address you provided in your Transport for London (TfL) application and must be in London
• Your date of birth is incorrect
• You have not yet campus enrolled for your programme 
• You are a returning student and have not yet re-enrolled

If your application is rejected, you'll need to re-apply and pay the application fee again (see TfL 18+ Oystercard webpage for details).

What if my student/enrolment status changes after I receive my 18+ Student Oyster photocard?

If your registration status changes you may no longer be eligible to use an 18+ Student Oyster Photocard.

Your eligibility is likely to change if you:

• Complete your studies
• Interrupt your studies You will need to reapply for a new 18+ Student Oyster Photocard once you have returned from interruption and meet the eligibility criteria again.
• Withdraw from your studies
• Change from full-time to part-time study For a part-time student to remain eligible you must be in receipt of hardship funding from the School
• Are unot campus enrolled and only registered to take assessments

We are required to report any changes of your student status to Transport for London (TfL) under their terms and conditions. 

What if I have a question that hasn't been answered?

Please contact the Student Services Centre by submitting an enquiry . 

We will respond to your enquiry within three working days.

Further information on SSC opening hours can be found on our webpages here . 

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Here you can find information about getting an Oyster card and using your bank card on public transport as well as information about what discounts you may be eligible for.

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If your bank card issued on Visa, Mastercard, Maestro or American Express shows the contactless payment symbol, you can use it to pay-as-you-go on all Transport for London (TfL) services. 

Using a mobile payment, such as Apple Pay or Google Pay, is the same as using a contactless card. You can make mobile payments with devices such as phones, watches, key fobs, stickers or wristbands.

For more information on using contactless payment methods on London transport, please visit the Transport for London (TfL) website.   

Please do not apply for the 18+ oystercard until you are living in London during term time and have updated your Portico record to show this. You will not be eligible for the card if you do not live in London during term time.

What is an Oyster card?

Many people living in London use Oyster cards to pay for public transport. An Oyster card is a plastic smartcard which can hold pay-as-you-go credit (money), Travelcards and Bus & Tram Passes. You can load money on to your Oyster card (known as ‘topping up’) at any tube or London Overground station, as well as in any shop where you see the blue Oyster card sign. You can use an Oyster card to travel on bus, tube, tram, DLR, London Overground, TfL Rail, Emirates Air Line, River Bus services and most National Rail services in London.

Most people living in London will have an Oyster card, as Oyster fares are substantially cheaper than buying paper tickets for single journeys. 

You can find out the cost of single journeys using Travel for London’s Single Fare Finder tool.

Where can I get an Oyster card?

You can get an Oyster card from any Tube, London Overground and TfL Rail stations, as well as some DLR and National Rail stations.

How much does it cost?

You have to pay a £7 fee for an Oyster card, and if you bought yours on or after 4 September 2022, it is non-refundable. 

What is an 18+ Oyster card?

An 18+ Student Oyster photocard works in the same way as a standard Oyster card, but looks slightly different as it includes a photo of you. It also entitles you to some extra discounts.

What discounts can I get with an 18+ Oyster card?

If you have an 18+ Student Oyster photocard, you can get 30% off the price of adult-rate Travelcards and Bus & Tram Pass season tickets.

A Travelcard season ticket gives you unlimited travel for a week, a month or a year. The cost of a Travelcard will vary depending on the length of time it is valid for and which zones you are travelling between. For example, if you are travelling only in zone 1 or between zones 1 and 2, a weekly Travelcard will cost £33. Travelling in zones 1-3 will cost £38.70. You can find a full list of rates on the TfL website .

Am I eligible?

If you're 18 or over, live at a London address during term time and in full-time education, or on a mandatory work placement in London, you may be eligible for an 18+ Student Oyster photocard.

Please find the eligibility criteria outlined on the TFL web page.

You must have fully enrolled at UCL before you will be eligible . If you apply before you have fully enrolled, you risk your application being rejected and losing your application fee. If you are a part-time student, your application will be rejected unless you meet the TfL criteria, which can be found on the TfL website. You must use your correct programme end date from Portico when you apply otherwise your application will be rejected.

How do I apply?

In order to apply online for your photocard you will need to provide:

• an active email address
• your UCL student number (SN on the front of your UCL ID card )
• London borough  address
• Digital photo  which must be a .jpg, .bmp or .gif file and less than 6MB
• Your correct programme of study end date from Portico

You will be required to pay an administration fee of £20 using a credit or debit card. Due to the £20 fee of registering for an 18+ Oyster card, it is worth considering whether or not it will be worth the money for you. Please make sure to select the 'University Course' option and not the 'Work Placement' option, as you may lose the administration fee if you choose the incorrect option. 

If you will only be making a few journeys on public transport, you may not need to use a Travelcard or Bus & Tram Pass season ticket and therefore would not need an 18+ photocard. You may be better off using pay as you go at the adult rate and not paying the £20 fee. For example, to hit a weekly Travelcard in zones 1-2, you would need to make at least fourteen Tube journeys (which would cost £2.40 each within zones 1-2) or 22 bus journeys (which always cost £1.50, no matter how far you travel) to make it worth buying a £33 weekly Travelcard, and thus benefit from the discount.

You can use TfL’s Single Fare Finder to work out how much single tube journeys would cost you for different zones, and whether or not you are likely to make enough journeys for it to be worth buying a weekly, monthly or yearly Travelcard. If you are buying multiple Travelcards, it may be worth paying the £20 fee to register for an 18+ Student Oyster photocard to benefit from the 30% discount.

Please note:  You must enter your institution name correctly in order for the application to be successful - if the form does not automatically select 'UCL' when you type it in, please click the link to view a list of all eligible institutions and pick 'UCL' from the list. If you extend your period of study, you will need to apply for a new Oyster photocard to cover the additional time. UCL is not responsible for any inaccuracies in your Oyster photocard end date. If your status changes and you are no longer eligible for the 18+ Oyster photocard (because you leave UCL, interrupt your studies or change to part-time status) we are required to report this to TfL.

You should be aware that once your Oyster has a discount attached to it, you can no longer share it with or lend it to other people as it is only valid with the associated discount card.

Apply for an 18+ Student Oyster Card

Checking your application status

Information on how to check your application status can be found on the TfL's 18+ Student Oyster photocard web page

If you have a query about the status of your application for the 18+ Oyster card, you may log an enquiry via askUCL. Please quote your application reference number.

16+ Zip Oyster Card

UCL can sign and stamp a 16+ Oyster card application for eligible students.

To be eligible for free bus and tram travel, the applicant must be aged 16 or 17 on 31st August and be living in a London borough. If the applicant is 18, UCL does not sign the form as a Higher Education Institute (level 6).

Full details of how to apply for the 16+ Oyster card can be on the Transport for London website .

What are railcards?

The 16-25 and 26-30 railcards are plastic cards or downloadable as an app that gives you 1/3 off rail fairs. Many home students consider buying a 16-25 or 26-30 railcard if they are intending to travel by train fairly often, for example, to visit family.

For more information visit the 16-25 railcard web page.

For more information, visit the 26-30 railcard website.

Where can I buy one, and how much do they cost?

You should only buy the 16-25 or 26-30 railcards from the official railcard website . They cost £30 for one year.

Linking your railcard and your Oyster card

You can also add the discount to your standard Oyster card or your 18+ Student Oyster photocard to get a 34% discount on single off-peak pay-as-you-go fares on London Underground and Docklands Light Railway (DLR) services.

Peak times are from 06:30 to 9:29 and from 16:00 to 18:59 Monday to Friday. During peak travel times, some journeys cost slightly more. Your railcard will not get you a discount during these times.

For example: a single Tube journey within zone 1 or between zones 1 and 2 outside the hours of 06:30 to 9:29 and from 16:00 to 18:59 or on a weekend would cost £2.40. With a railcard linked to your Oyster card, the same journey would cost £1.59. Journeys made within those hours (during peak times) would cost £2.90, regardless of whether or not your Oyster and railcard are linked.

You can use TfL's Single Fare Finder to work out how much single Tube journeys would cost without being linked to a railcard.

Due to the £30 fee when you buy a railcard, it is worth considering whether or not you would use the discounts it gives you often enough for it to be worth the money.

How do I link my railcard and my Oyster card?

To link your Oyster card and railcard, you need to take your Oyster card and your railcard to an Underground station, Overground ticket office or some National Rail ticket offices and ask the clerk to add your discount entitlement to your Oyster card. It will be valid until the expiry of the railcard.

Young person coach cards are available for all people aged 16 - 26 or full-time students over the age of 26. They give you a third (33.3%) off all Standard and Fully Flexible coach fares with the National Express. 

Find out more information on the National Express website .

Useful links

• TfL info - student travel in London  
• TfL blog - 5 things to do in London on a student budget
• Student Beans (discounts)
• National Union of Students (NUS)
• Endsleigh Student Insurance
• UCL Term Dates
• Students' Union UCL Advice Service

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Moscow to Elektrostal by train

The journey from Moscow to Elektrostal by train is 32.44 mi and takes 2 hr 7 min. There are 71 connections per day, with the first departure at 12:15 AM and the last at 11:46 PM. It is possible to travel from Moscow to Elektrostal by train for as little as or as much as . The best price for this journey is .

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How can I find the cheapest train tickets to get from Moscow to Elektrostal?

Prices will vary when you travel from Moscow to Elektrostal. On average, though, you'll pay about for a train ticket. You can find train tickets for prices as low as , but it may require some flexibility with your travel plans. If you're looking for a low price, you may need to prepare to spend more time in transit. You can also often find cheaper train tickets at particular times of day, or on certain days of the week. Of course, ticket prices often change during the year, too; expect to pay more in peak season. For the lowest prices, it's usually best to make your reservation in advance. Be careful, though, as many providers do not offer refunds or exchanges on their cheapest train tickets. Unfortunately, no price was found for your trip from Moscow to Elektrostal. Selecting a new departure or arrival city, without dramatically changing your itinerary could help you find price results. Prices will vary when you travel from Moscow to Elektrostal. On average, though, you'll pay about for a train ticket. If you're looking for a low price, you may need to prepare to spend more time in transit. You can also often find cheaper train tickets at particular times of day, or on certain days of the week. Of course, ticket prices often change during the year, too; expect to pay more in peak season. For the lowest prices, it's usually best to make your reservation in advance. Be careful, though, as many providers do not offer refunds or exchanges on their cheapest train tickets.

How long does it take to get from Moscow to Elektrostal by train?

The journey between Moscow and Elektrostal by train is approximately 32.44 mi. It will take you more or less 2 hr 7 min to complete this journey. This average figure does not take into account any delays that might arise on your route in exceptional circumstances. If you are planning to make a connection or operating on a tight schedule, give yourself plenty of time. The distance between Moscow and Elektrostal is around 32.44 mi. Depending on the exact route and provider you travel with, your journey time can vary. On average, this journey will take approximately 2 hr 7 min. However, the fastest routes between Moscow and Elektrostal take 1 hr 3 min. If a fast journey is a priority for you when traveling, look out for express services that may get you there faster. Some flexibility may be necessary when booking. Often, these services only leave at particular times of day - or even on certain days of the week. You may also find a faster journey by taking an indirect route and connecting in another station along the way.

How many journeys from Moscow to Elektrostal are there every day?

On average, there are 71 daily departures from Moscow to Elektrostal. However, there may be more or less on different days. Providers' timetables can change on certain days of the week or public holidays, and many also vary at particular times of year. Some providers change their schedules during the summer season, for example. At very busy times, there may be up to departures each day. The providers that travel along this route include , and each operates according to their own specific schedules. As a traveler, you may prefer a direct journey, or you may not mind making changes and connections. If you have heavy suitcases, a direct journey could be best; otherwise, you might be able to save money and enjoy more flexibility by making a change along the way. Every day, there are an average of 18 departures from Moscow which travel directly to Elektrostal. There are 53 journeys with one change or more. Unfortunately, no connection was found for your trip from Moscow to Elektrostal. Selecting a new departure or arrival city, without dramatically changing your itinerary could help you find connections.

Book in advance and save

If you're looking for the best deal for your trip from Moscow to Elektrostal, booking train tickets in advance is a great way to save money, but keep in mind that advance tickets are usually not available until 3 months before your travel date.

Stay flexible with your travel time and explore off-peak journeys

Planning your trips around off-peak travel times not only means that you'll be able to avoid the crowds, but can also end up saving you money. Being flexible with your schedule and considering alternative routes or times will significantly impact the amount of money you spend on getting from Moscow to Elektrostal.

Always check special offers

Checking on the latest deals can help save a lot of money, making it worth taking the time to browse and compare prices. So make sure you get the best deal on your ticket and take advantage of special fares for children, youth and seniors as well as discounts for groups.

Unlock the potential of slower trains or connecting trains

If you're planning a trip with some flexible time, why not opt for the scenic route? Taking slower trains or connecting trains that make more stops may save you money on your ticket – definitely worth considering if it fits in your schedule.

Best time to book cheap train tickets from Moscow to Elektrostal

The cheapest Moscow - Elektrostal train tickets can be found for as low as $35.01 if you’re lucky, or $54.00 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as $77.49.

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When travelling to Elektrostal by train, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!

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Lotte Hotel Moscow

Moscow, Central Russia, Russia

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• Seven-minute walk from Arbat Street, a pedestrian area with shops
• Elegant rooms with flat-screen TVs and digital control panels; plus soaking tubs
• Chic indoor pool and hot tub with mood lighting
• Balinese-inspired spa with hot tub, massages, and hair salon
• Large fitness center has various workout equipment
• Restaurant options include Japanese and Italian cuisine by a Michelin star chef
• Club Lounge with free buffets, meeting spaces, and library (for some guests)
• Free breakfast buffet when booked directly
• Six banquet halls for weddings and events
• Free Wi-Fi and underground parking
• Crowded public spaces can be bothersome
• Car required to visit the Kremlin and Red Square
• Rooms lack minibars and some don't have coffee- and tea-making facilities
• Limited access for children in spa, gym, pool, and hot tub (pro for some)

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Lotte Hotel Moscow is an elegant and grand five-pearl hotel with a refined vibe and staff that are reportedly quite welcoming. The 300 rooms have a high-end decor with flat-screen TVs, digital control panels, and soaking tubs. Features here are topnotch with an indoor pool and hot tub, Balinese-inspired spa, fitness center, meeting rooms, multiple dining options, and free Wi-Fi, breakfast, and parking. There's a shopping mall next door and it's a seven-minute walk to Arbat Street, but other tourist destinations required a car. Travelers could also consider Hotel Metropol Moscow which has similar amenities, rooms with minibars, and a location near the Kremlin and other main attractions. 

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The elegant Lotte Hotel Moscow has an impressive decor of glossy floors, marble front desks, large glass chandeliers, gold and silver accents, and chic and trendy furniture. There’s even an astounding atrium with a wall that features images from Russian history and a few other atriums with enormous hanging glass chandeliers. Opened in 2010, Lotte Hotel Moscow is general busy with sometimes long queues at breakfast or at the gym. There’s a definite business and upscale vibe to the place that’s immediately felt when people enter and find intense security checks at the front door. Despite being a large hotel with what could be a cold atmosphere, guests rave over the helpfulness of the staff, their high level of English skills, and how they make the service intimate. Children are restricted in some of the public areas, so this hotel is best suited to business travelers and couples. Both Russian and international guests stay here. 

A 13-minute drive from the Kremlin, close to Arbat Street, and surrounded by dining options

Lotte Hotel Moscow doesn’t have an extremely central location but it’s not bad for those who have cars or don’t mind taking taxis. Next door to the hotel is an upscale shopping plaza, while the popular pedestrian Arbat Street is just a seven-minute walk away. As for major attractions, the Kremlin takes 13 minutes to reach by car and the Red Square is an 18-minute drive from the property. There are plenty of restaurants within walking distance. It’s about an hour’s drive to Domodedovo Moscow Airport. 

Elegant rooms with flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, and soaking tubs

Rooms are comfortable and include elegant decor that features rich patterns and fabrics, high-end wooden furniture, and plenty of space to spread out. The hotel also has the largest Royal Suite in Russia with a dining room, separate living spaces, study, kitchen, bulletproof glass, and a bathroom with a whirlpool bath and sauna. Rooms have all of the amenities expected of an upscale hotel. There are flat-screen TVs, DVD players, free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, free bottled water, a digital control panel to manage in-room tech, and safes, but they lack minibars and capsule coffeemakers are only included in the pricier room categories. Bathrooms are similarly elegant with marble sinks, separate showers and tubs (some of which have whirlpool features), free Molton Brown toiletries, and hairdryers. Some rooms have uninterrupted views of Moscow. Chocolates and treats are provided during turndown service. 

Balinese-inspired spa, pool, gym, restaurants, meeting rooms, Club Lounge, and free parking

Lotte Hotel Moscow has one feature highlight after another. Guests have free access to the Balinese-inspired spa’s sauna, steam room, and hot tub, plus the chic indoor pool with mood lighting and a large fitness center with various cardio and weight equipment. There’s also a hair salon, plus beauty treatments and massages available in the spa, with an emphasis on bridal packages. Take note that children under the age of 7 are not allowed to use the pool or hot tub, and children under 18 cannot enter the fitness center. 

Dining options are plentiful here. Ovo is an Italian restaurant with a Michelin-star chef, while Megu is a trendy Japanese restaurant. The Lounge is a laidback environment with drinks and small meals, while the Terrace is an outdoor seasonal lounge. A hot and cold breakfast buffet with Asian and Western items is free for those who book through the hotel’s website. Room service is available. 

Business travelers are well taken care of here with six fully-equipped banquet halls, a business center with printing options, free Wi-Fi throughout, and a Club Lounge with free buffets throughout the day and plenty of workspace (for those who book certain room levels). Underground parking is free on-site. 

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Airport transportation, balcony / terrace / patio, basic television, beauty / hair salon, business center, dry cleaning, free breakfast, full kitchen, gameroom / arcade, kids allowed, meeting / conference rooms, mini bar (with liquor), rental car service desk onsite, room service, separate bedroom / living room space.

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