Oyster card Pay As You GoTravelling around London on Southeastern is easy, we have 73 stations in the Oyster PAYG area. You can use Oyster PAYG on all National Rail routes for journeys wholly within the London Fare Zones 1-9.
Does Oyster work on Southern rail?
Oyster on Southern servicesThe correct fare is automatically deducted from your card. You can use your Oyster card on all Southern trains within the London Zones 1-6 – as well as on buses, Tubes, Trams, The Docklands Light Railway, London Overground, TfL Rail and most National Rail services in London.
Can you use Oyster on trains?
Oyster and contactless PAYG can be used for all journeys on National Rail services, London Underground, DLR, London Buses and London Trams wholly within the London Fare Zones area and to some stations further out.
How far out of London can I use Oyster?
You can use Oyster Pay As You Go in London on all suburban trains stopping in Zones 1 – 9 and journeys to: Broxbourne, Rye House, St. Margarets, Ware and Hertford East. Gatwick Airport.
How far outside of London can I use my 60+ Oyster card?
Using the passThe pass allows free travel on buses, Tube, tram, DLR, London Overground and most National Rail services in London. Pass holders also get a discounted fare on River services and the Emirates Air Line. 60+ Oyster pass holders are not entitled to free travel on services outside of London.
Can I use my bank card on Southeastern trains?
Just touch your debit or credit card on a yellow card reader to pay for your journey, same as you would with your Oyster card. Always remember to touch in and out. Getting around London with contactless is quick, easy and secure.
How do I pay for the Southern train in London?
You can pay for your tickets using cash or a credit or debit card. We offer a wide range of tickets from our self-service ticket machines to offer the best value fare for your journey. If you need help using our machines or finding the right ticket, ask a member of staff for assistance where possible.
Can I tap on Southern rail?
Contactless pay as you go (PAYG)Just touch your debit or credit card on a yellow card reader to pay for your journey, the same as you would with your Oyster card, and you won't have to queue for tickets at the station and won't have to top up. Always remember to touch in and out.
Can I use my Oyster card on southeastern trains?
How much do trains cost with Oyster?
Oyster single fares 2023
| Oyster Single Fares | ||
|---|---|---|
| Off-peak | Peak | |
| Zone 1–4 | £3.20 | £4.40 |
| Zone 1–5 | £3.50 | £5.10 |
| Zone 1–6 | £3.60 | £5.60 |
Can I travel anywhere in London with Oyster card?
You can use contactless (card or device) or an Oyster card to pay as you go on bus, Tube, tram, DLR, London Overground, most Elizabeth line services, IFS Cloud Cable Car and River Bus services. You can also travel on most National Rail services in London and some outside London.
Can you use an Oyster card on trains outside London?
No. Oyster cards are only useable within the TFL zones and down to Gatwick. No Oyster Card is a London specific product and can only be used on National Rail services in the Greater London area plus a few specific routes outside.
Is it cheaper to tap or buy a train ticket?
You only pay for the journeys you make and it's cheaper than buying a paper single or return ticket (train companies may offer special deals on some journeys). In Zones 1-9, your fare is capped so you can travel as much as you like in one day or week (Monday to Sunday), without paying more.
Can I use Apple Pay on Southeastern trains?
You can also use contactless methods of payment with a card, oyster card (when in applicable travel zones) and Apple pay. Also, we now have more ticket vending machines at stations, and of course you can buy from one of our friendly faces at the ticket office.
How do you pay on Southern rail?
You can pay for your tickets using cash or a credit or debit card. We offer a wide range of tickets from our self-service ticket machines to offer the best value fare for your journey. If you need help using our machines or finding the right ticket, ask a member of staff for assistance where possible.
Is Southern rail contactless and Oyster?
Contactless pay as you go (PAYG)Just touch your debit or credit card on a yellow card reader to pay for your journey, the same as you would with your Oyster card, and you won't have to queue for tickets at the station and won't have to top up.
Can you use contactless on Southeastern Railway?
You can also use contactless methods of payment with a card, oyster card (when in applicable travel zones) and Apple pay. Also, we now have more ticket vending machines at stations, and of course you can buy from one of our friendly faces at the ticket office.