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What is the best app for Travelling around London?
Let’s take a look at the best apps for London travel, perfect for those who are keen to explore this incredible city.
- Citymapper London app. Rating – 10/10.
- Santander Cycles app. Rating – 9/10.
- TfL app. Rating – 8/10.
- Tube Live app. Rating – 8/10.
- Virtuo App. Rating – 8/10.
- AccessAble app.
- Uber Boat By Thames Clippers app.
Is there an app for London travel?
Our travel app TfL Go is built around our iconic Tube map. Add it to your iOS and Android devices to plan your journey around London.
What apps do I need for London?
10 Apps You Need When Visiting London
- 1.) Heathrow Express.
- 2.) YPlan.
- 3.) London’s Best Coffee.
- 4.) Hype!
- 5.) London Official Events Guide: What’s On?:
- 6.) Citymapper.
- 7.) Tube map.
- 8.) London Bus.
Do I need an Oyster card in London?
This means you will need to buy an Oyster card and get a 7 Day Travelcard loaded onto it. If you live in the UK, you can buy an Oyster card before you arrive in London. If you do not live in the UK, you can only buy an Oyster card when you arrive in London.
What ride sharing apps work in London?
Best Ride-hailing and Taxi Apps List
- Uber.
- Bolt.
- Ola.
- Via.
- Wheely.
- Free Now.
- Gett.
- Addison Lee.
Can I use my phone as Oyster card?
Oyster is a physical card, not an app. You need one for everyone (maybe not for your daughter depending on age). If you have contactless cards or access to Apple or Android Pay you can use those instead of Oysters.
Is contactless cheaper than Oyster?
It’s the easiest and most convenient way to pay, is supported on every form of transport, and in most cases is either cheaper or the same price as using an Oyster card.
How much does an Oyster card cost?
How much does an Oyster card cost? The Oyster card costs £7. You then add money to the card to pay for your travel. The £7 fee is not a deposit.
Do I need a locator form to go to London?
Travel to England rules
When you travel to England, you: do not need to complete a UK passenger locator form before you travel. do not need to take any COVID-19 tests before you travel or after you arrive.
Do I need an Oyster card if I have the app?
You must have a contactless and Oyster online account to use the app. The app will only work with contactless cards and/or Oyster cards; not Oyster photocards or other smartcards. You can only use the app if your Oyster card shows a ‘D’ symbol in the bottom left of the reverse side, as shown in the below image.
Is WhatsApp free in London?
You can use WhatsApp internationally for free with Wi-Fi; depending on your cellular plan, you may incur international charges for using cellular data on WhatsApp.
What is the cheapest way to travel in London?
How to travel cheap in London
- Get an Oyster card.
- Go contactless.
- Know where you’re travelling to.
- Avoid travelling during peak hours.
- Take the bus for long distances.
- Take advantage of the Hopper fare.
- Rent a bike when it’s sunny.
- Walk wherever possible.
Is it cheaper to use Oyster or card?
As a general rule a Travelcard is more expensive than an Oyster card or Contactless payment card. The exception is if you make 3 or more journeys for 6 days or more within a 7 day period.
How much is a London all day Travelcard?
What are the different London Travelcard prices? Travelcard prices start at £14.40 for a central London 1 day Travelcard and go up to £70.30 for a 7 day Travelcard covering zones 1-6. Child Travelcards are approximately half these prices.
Is it cheaper to take taxi or Uber in London?
The distance you are travelling should impact your choice. Hiring a cab in London is quite economical if you are travelling small distances within the city. The fares will usually stay under your budget for short distance travelling. However, for longer routes, the prices can go a little higher when compared with Uber.
What is cheaper than Uber in London?
Kabbee is a little different to other Uber alternatives in that, instead of having its own cars and services, the app pulls together more than 50 cab fleets from across the city to make use of London’s minicab services. It specialises in airport rides and promises to be 28 per cent cheaper than Uber.
Is Bolt cheaper than Uber London?
What’s different about Bolt? The key difference for drivers is the low rate of commission charged per journey. Drivers are only charged 15% of the journey cost, compared to Uber’s 25%. The pricing is also marginally cheaper, with a base fee of £2.50 which is better for riders.
Can I use my bank card instead of Oyster?
If your bank card shows the contactless payment symbol, you can use it to pay as you go straight away. You’ll pay an adult rate fare.
Can I use a contactless card instead of an 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 I put my Oyster card on my iPhone?
You can add a travel card to the Wallet app on your iPhone or Apple Watch.