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If you travel on the Gatwick Express you will be charged the more expensive but flexible ‘any permitted’ fare.

If you’re travelling between Gatwick Airport and London Victoria, please be aware that there are two fares in operation.

#EXPRESS ZIP BUY FREE#

Children’s ZIP Oyster cards, London Freedom Pass, 60+ London Oyster photocard and Veterans Oyster photocard holders can NOT travel free on the these routes.There will also be a weekly price cap for those using a Contactless card or mobile device but it will still be cheaper to buy a season ticket on the Key Smartcard or paper Whilst a daily cap will apply it is important to be aware that it will not always be cheaper than buying a return paper ticket.If you normally buy a season ticket you are advised to continue to buy this using the Key Smartcard or a paper ticket Season tickets will not be available on Oyster along the extended route.Gatwick Airport is not be included in the advertised London Travelcard zones instead it offers customers an alternative way to pay for their travel using PAYG.There are some important differences to be aware of: If you require an open return ticket, we advise you to buy online where you can benefit from a 10% discount on the station price. Details of caps for extension stations can also be found on the TfL website.

Details of Oyster and Contactless single fares can here found here. Top up Oyster online at the TfL website and also set an automatic top-up.Īs Oyster Pay As You Go is based on single fares, there are occasions when Oyster may not be the cheapest option for your combination of journey. You can also top up at Underground stations and various shops across London as well as other National Rail stations in London using self service ticket machines. Top up your credit using the self-service ticket machines at London Victoria or Gatwick Airport. You can buy an Oyster card from any TfL approved outlet including London Underground stations, and online from the TfL website. You can use the Oyster card on buses, Tubes, trams, the Docklands Light Railway, London Overground and most National Rail services in London. It’s quick and easy to buy an Oyster card, top up online and add your Travelcard or season ticket. Oyster can also be used between Gatwick Airport and London Victoria on Gatwick Express services. You can use Oyster on all of our trains for journeys that start and finish in the London Travelcard area. Oyster is a smartcard from Transport for London (TfL) which can hold Pay As You Go (PAYG) credit, Travelcards and Bus & Tram Pass season tickets.

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