The 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 DLR. 60+ Oyster pass holders are not entitled to free travel on services outside of London.
How far can I use my 60+ Oyster card?
60+ Oyster is only valid within the area shown on the 60+ Oyster map. Journeys beyond the area of validity will require a separate ticket. Travel is permitted at any time on weekends and on public holidays.
Can I use Oyster card on buses outside London?
Oyster cards
You can pay as you go to travel on bus, Tube, tram, DLR, London Overground, most Elizabeth line, Emirates Air Line and Thames Clippers River Bus services. You can also travel on most National Rail services in London and some outside London.
Can I use 60+ Oyster in Stansted Express?
Can You Use Your Oyster Card on the Stansted Express? You can’t use Oyster cards or Contactless payment cards on Stansted Express services to/from Stansted Airport.
Can I use 60+ Oyster to Gatwick?
Can you use Oyster to Gatwick Airport? Yes, you can use an Oyster card on the Gatwick Express, Southern or Thameslink to travel between London and Gatwick Airport.
Can I use my 60 Oyster card on Southern Rail?
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 travel in UK buses with 60?
If you live in England or Wales
In England you can get a bus pass for free travel when you reach the State Pension age. If you live in London, you can travel free on buses, tubes and other transport when you’re 60, but only within London. In Wales you can get a bus pass when you reach 60.
How far out of London can you use an Oyster card?
Here is a rail and tube map for Oyster use. 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.
What is the difference between a 60+ Oyster card and a freedom pass?
The Freedom Pass is specifically designed to serve pensioners, whereas the 60+ Oyster card is for those over 60. The Freedom Pass criteria is based off of the Women’s state pension age, which means that those over 66 are eligible for a Freedom Pass.
How far can you get on Oyster card?
The furthest an Oyster card can go is zone 9, but only for some of the stations – not all of them. Transport for London (TFL) have made a handy map which shows you all the stations that fall inside the Oyster zones: Was this worth your time?
Can I use my 60+ Oyster card on the Heathrow Express?
Oyster cards, contactless bank cards and mobile devices are accepted on the Heathrow Express. This speeds up the process of buying tickets for this train for customers who can enter with just a tap of your card on the ticket barrier.
Can I use my 60 Oyster card to Epsom station?
Blue Oyster cards, contactless payment cards/devices, zip cards and Oyster Student/Apprentice/Job Centre photocards are all valid at Epsom. Freedom Passes and 60+ Oyster cards are not, unless it’s changed and no-one has told TfL or the London Councils.
Can I use my 60 Oyster card on the river boats?
If you have a Freedom Pass or 60+ London Oyster photocard you get 50% off the adult fare on the Thames Clippers River Bus and many River Tours.
Can I use my 60 Oyster card on Thameslink?
You can use your Oyster card on all Thameslink 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 I use my Oyster for National Rail?
Oyster PAYG can be used for on all journeys on National Rail, London Underground, DLR, London Bus and London Trams services wholly within the London Fare Zones area, and PAYG can also be used on Southeastern’s HS1 service between St Pancras International and Stratford International, Gatwick Express and Southern
Can I use my 60+ Oyster card on the Elizabeth line to reading?
Can I use an Oyster or contactless payment card on the Elizabeth line? Yes, Oyster cards are accepted for most journeys, except for stations west of West Drayton.
What are the benefits of 60 Oyster card?
Benefits
- Free travel on bus, Tube, tram, DLR, London Overground, Elizabeth line (excluding between West Drayton and Reading) and most National Rail services in London.
- You can travel free on TfL services from 09:00 weekdays and anytime at weekends and on bank holidays.
- Discounted fares on the IFS Cloud Cable Car.
Is the 60+ Oyster card being stopped?
It follows a 2021 funding deal between the government and TfL that is set to see the 60+ Oyster Card gradually phased out until the concession disappears entirely next decade.
Can I use Oyster to Gatwick?
You can use Oyster on all of our trains for journeys that start and finish in the London Travelcard area. Oyster can also be used between Gatwick Airport and London Victoria on Gatwick Express services. It’s quick and easy to buy an Oyster card, top up online and add your Travelcard or season ticket.
Can I use my senior bus pass anywhere in the UK?
Where can I use my bus pass? Your bus pass is valid for use on all registered Bus services within England, so if you are visiting other places you should be able to use your pass. It is not valid in Wales* or Scotland.
Can I use my senior bus pass on National Express?
However, I can advise you that most intercity coach services like the National Express will not accept the National Concessionary Travel Scheme bus passes. You can check if they will accept the travel scheme by asking the Bus Operators (drivers) or by calling them, see the last weblink below for telephone numbers.