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I am planning to visit London for 2 days. I am arriving at Heathrow Airport and will be spending time around Thames (e.g. Big Ben, London Eye, Tower Bridge etc). I am not interested in going to any museums but will be sightseeing lot of famous buildings. I am confused about my expenses during this travel. Some suggested me Oyster Card while other suggested 'Pay as you go' with my contact less 'Transfer Wise' card. I guess there will be some 'cap' on both of them. However, I am not able to find how much that cap will be. Another option is to buy Heathrow Express ticket and walk around Thames. In that case should I buy online ticket? If yes, where should I 'validate' it?
Can anyone suggest me economical way to travel from Airport to the city center and roam around Thames.
airport-transfer london oyster-card
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I am planning to visit London for 2 days. I am arriving at Heathrow Airport and will be spending time around Thames (e.g. Big Ben, London Eye, Tower Bridge etc). I am not interested in going to any museums but will be sightseeing lot of famous buildings. I am confused about my expenses during this travel. Some suggested me Oyster Card while other suggested 'Pay as you go' with my contact less 'Transfer Wise' card. I guess there will be some 'cap' on both of them. However, I am not able to find how much that cap will be. Another option is to buy Heathrow Express ticket and walk around Thames. In that case should I buy online ticket? If yes, where should I 'validate' it?
Can anyone suggest me economical way to travel from Airport to the city center and roam around Thames.
airport-transfer london oyster-card
asked 8 hours ago
DexterDexter
1463
As an aside, Elizabeth Tower (often called Big Ben) is under renovation at present, and is covered in scaffolding and tarpaulins.
– CSM
8 hours ago
@CSM oh :( thank for the info
– Dexter
7 hours ago
Related: How to get from Heathrow Airport to King's Cross, London?
– Michael Hampton
6 hours ago
add a comment |
I am planning to visit London for 2 days. I am arriving at Heathrow Airport and will be spending time around Thames (e.g. Big Ben, London Eye, Tower Bridge etc). I am not interested in going to any museums but will be sightseeing lot of famous buildings. I am confused about my expenses during this travel. Some suggested me Oyster Card while other suggested 'Pay as you go' with my contact less 'Transfer Wise' card. I guess there will be some 'cap' on both of them. However, I am not able to find how much that cap will be. Another option is to buy Heathrow Express ticket and walk around Thames. In that case should I buy online ticket? If yes, where should I 'validate' it?
Can anyone suggest me economical way to travel from Airport to the city center and roam around Thames.
airport-transfer london oyster-card
asked 8 hours ago
DexterDexter
1463
I am planning to visit London for 2 days. I am arriving at Heathrow Airport and will be spending time around Thames (e.g. Big Ben, London Eye, Tower Bridge etc). I am not interested in going to any museums but will be sightseeing lot of famous buildings. I am confused about my expenses during this travel. Some suggested me Oyster Card while other suggested 'Pay as you go' with my contact less 'Transfer Wise' card. I guess there will be some 'cap' on both of them. However, I am not able to find how much that cap will be. Another option is to buy Heathrow Express ticket and walk around Thames. In that case should I buy online ticket? If yes, where should I 'validate' it?
Can anyone suggest me economical way to travel from Airport to the city center and roam around Thames.
airport-transfer london oyster-card
airport-transfer london oyster-card
asked 8 hours ago
DexterDexter
1463
asked 8 hours ago
DexterDexter
1463
asked 8 hours ago
DexterDexter
1463
asked 8 hours ago
DexterDexter
1463
asked 8 hours ago
DexterDexter
1463
1463
As an aside, Elizabeth Tower (often called Big Ben) is under renovation at present, and is covered in scaffolding and tarpaulins.
– CSM
8 hours ago
@CSM oh :( thank for the info
– Dexter
7 hours ago
Related: How to get from Heathrow Airport to King's Cross, London?
– Michael Hampton
6 hours ago
add a comment |
As an aside, Elizabeth Tower (often called Big Ben) is under renovation at present, and is covered in scaffolding and tarpaulins.
– CSM
8 hours ago
@CSM oh :( thank for the info
– Dexter
7 hours ago
Related: How to get from Heathrow Airport to King's Cross, London?
– Michael Hampton
6 hours ago
As an aside, Elizabeth Tower (often called Big Ben) is under renovation at present, and is covered in scaffolding and tarpaulins.
– CSM
8 hours ago
As an aside, Elizabeth Tower (often called Big Ben) is under renovation at present, and is covered in scaffolding and tarpaulins.
– CSM
8 hours ago
@CSM oh :( thank for the info
– Dexter
7 hours ago
@CSM oh :( thank for the info
– Dexter
7 hours ago
Related: How to get from Heathrow Airport to King's Cross, London?
– Michael Hampton
6 hours ago
Related: How to get from Heathrow Airport to King's Cross, London?
– Michael Hampton
6 hours ago
add a comment |
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You can get the same "Pay As You Go" fares either with an Oyster card, or with a contactless debit/credit card. Both options are subject to the same caps -- that is, after you've reached a certain total price in the same day (and on the same card), travel in the same zones is free for the rest of the day.
If you already have a contactless card and your card issuer doesn't charge fixed per-transaction fees for international purchases, using that will be much more convenient than Oyster.
On the other hand, you might be able to benefit from Oyster if your card has high fixed fees. But for a two day-visit, that will most likely not be worth it. Transport For London will combine all your travel in a single charge each day, so you'd save at most two transactions, and unless you plan for extra time to get the card deposit and leftover charge on the Oyster refunded when you leave (at have something to spend the refund on!), that can easily eat up whatever you save on bank charges.
The precise fare caps depend on which zones you travel in. There doesn't seem to be an official table with all of the caps, but you can look them up one by one at https://tfl.gov.uk/fares/find-fares/tube-and-rail-fares/caps-and-travelcard-prices. The daily cap for zones 1-6 (which covers the center of the city and all the way to/from Heathrow) is £12.80.
PAYG is the only way to pay for bus travel, and is also the cheapest way to travel on the Underground.
You can now pay for Heathrow Express with the same Oyster/contactless options, but it uses special fares that are very expensive and not included in the caps. Unless you're in a particular hurry, just take the Piccadilly Line from the airport into the West End.
answered 8 hours ago
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Thank you! It was really helpful.
– Dexter
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You can get the same "Pay As You Go" fares either with an Oyster card, or with a contactless debit/credit card. Both options are subject to the same caps -- that is, after you've reached a certain total price in the same day (and on the same card), travel in the same zones is free for the rest of the day.
If you already have a contactless card and your card issuer doesn't charge fixed per-transaction fees for international purchases, using that will be much more convenient than Oyster.
On the other hand, you might be able to benefit from Oyster if your card has high fixed fees. But for a two day-visit, that will most likely not be worth it. Transport For London will combine all your travel in a single charge each day, so you'd save at most two transactions, and unless you plan for extra time to get the card deposit and leftover charge on the Oyster refunded when you leave (at have something to spend the refund on!), that can easily eat up whatever you save on bank charges.
The precise fare caps depend on which zones you travel in. There doesn't seem to be an official table with all of the caps, but you can look them up one by one at https://tfl.gov.uk/fares/find-fares/tube-and-rail-fares/caps-and-travelcard-prices. The daily cap for zones 1-6 (which covers the center of the city and all the way to/from Heathrow) is £12.80.
PAYG is the only way to pay for bus travel, and is also the cheapest way to travel on the Underground.
You can now pay for Heathrow Express with the same Oyster/contactless options, but it uses special fares that are very expensive and not included in the caps. Unless you're in a particular hurry, just take the Piccadilly Line from the airport into the West End.
answered 8 hours ago
Henning MakholmHenning Makholm
48.1k8118178
1
Thank you! It was really helpful.
– Dexter
7 hours ago
add a comment |
You can get the same "Pay As You Go" fares either with an Oyster card, or with a contactless debit/credit card. Both options are subject to the same caps -- that is, after you've reached a certain total price in the same day (and on the same card), travel in the same zones is free for the rest of the day.
If you already have a contactless card and your card issuer doesn't charge fixed per-transaction fees for international purchases, using that will be much more convenient than Oyster.
On the other hand, you might be able to benefit from Oyster if your card has high fixed fees. But for a two day-visit, that will most likely not be worth it. Transport For London will combine all your travel in a single charge each day, so you'd save at most two transactions, and unless you plan for extra time to get the card deposit and leftover charge on the Oyster refunded when you leave (at have something to spend the refund on!), that can easily eat up whatever you save on bank charges.
The precise fare caps depend on which zones you travel in. There doesn't seem to be an official table with all of the caps, but you can look them up one by one at https://tfl.gov.uk/fares/find-fares/tube-and-rail-fares/caps-and-travelcard-prices. The daily cap for zones 1-6 (which covers the center of the city and all the way to/from Heathrow) is £12.80.
PAYG is the only way to pay for bus travel, and is also the cheapest way to travel on the Underground.
You can now pay for Heathrow Express with the same Oyster/contactless options, but it uses special fares that are very expensive and not included in the caps. Unless you're in a particular hurry, just take the Piccadilly Line from the airport into the West End.
answered 8 hours ago
Henning MakholmHenning Makholm
48.1k8118178
1
Thank you! It was really helpful.
– Dexter
7 hours ago
add a comment |
You can get the same "Pay As You Go" fares either with an Oyster card, or with a contactless debit/credit card. Both options are subject to the same caps -- that is, after you've reached a certain total price in the same day (and on the same card), travel in the same zones is free for the rest of the day.
If you already have a contactless card and your card issuer doesn't charge fixed per-transaction fees for international purchases, using that will be much more convenient than Oyster.
On the other hand, you might be able to benefit from Oyster if your card has high fixed fees. But for a two day-visit, that will most likely not be worth it. Transport For London will combine all your travel in a single charge each day, so you'd save at most two transactions, and unless you plan for extra time to get the card deposit and leftover charge on the Oyster refunded when you leave (at have something to spend the refund on!), that can easily eat up whatever you save on bank charges.
The precise fare caps depend on which zones you travel in. There doesn't seem to be an official table with all of the caps, but you can look them up one by one at https://tfl.gov.uk/fares/find-fares/tube-and-rail-fares/caps-and-travelcard-prices. The daily cap for zones 1-6 (which covers the center of the city and all the way to/from Heathrow) is £12.80.
PAYG is the only way to pay for bus travel, and is also the cheapest way to travel on the Underground.
You can now pay for Heathrow Express with the same Oyster/contactless options, but it uses special fares that are very expensive and not included in the caps. Unless you're in a particular hurry, just take the Piccadilly Line from the airport into the West End.
answered 8 hours ago
Henning MakholmHenning Makholm
48.1k8118178
You can get the same "Pay As You Go" fares either with an Oyster card, or with a contactless debit/credit card. Both options are subject to the same caps -- that is, after you've reached a certain total price in the same day (and on the same card), travel in the same zones is free for the rest of the day.
If you already have a contactless card and your card issuer doesn't charge fixed per-transaction fees for international purchases, using that will be much more convenient than Oyster.
On the other hand, you might be able to benefit from Oyster if your card has high fixed fees. But for a two day-visit, that will most likely not be worth it. Transport For London will combine all your travel in a single charge each day, so you'd save at most two transactions, and unless you plan for extra time to get the card deposit and leftover charge on the Oyster refunded when you leave (at have something to spend the refund on!), that can easily eat up whatever you save on bank charges.
The precise fare caps depend on which zones you travel in. There doesn't seem to be an official table with all of the caps, but you can look them up one by one at https://tfl.gov.uk/fares/find-fares/tube-and-rail-fares/caps-and-travelcard-prices. The daily cap for zones 1-6 (which covers the center of the city and all the way to/from Heathrow) is £12.80.
PAYG is the only way to pay for bus travel, and is also the cheapest way to travel on the Underground.
You can now pay for Heathrow Express with the same Oyster/contactless options, but it uses special fares that are very expensive and not included in the caps. Unless you're in a particular hurry, just take the Piccadilly Line from the airport into the West End.
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As an aside, Elizabeth Tower (often called Big Ben) is under renovation at present, and is covered in scaffolding and tarpaulins.
– CSM
8 hours ago
@CSM oh :( thank for the info
– Dexter
7 hours ago
Related: How to get from Heathrow Airport to King's Cross, London?
– Michael Hampton
6 hours ago