You can use Oyster Season Tickets or Oyster/Contactless “Pay As You Go” (PAYG) on our trains between London Euston and Watford Junction, including intermediate stations.
Do oysters work on 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
Is it cheaper to use Oyster on National Rail?
Oyster fares on National Rail
With Oyster PAYG you get the cheapest appropriate single fare on National Rail services in London which means you pay less than the cash fare. There are peak and Off-Peak Oyster single fares on National Rail with the fare set when you touch in at the start of your journey.
Is London Northwestern the same as West Midlands train?
West Midlands Trains operates both West Midlands Railway and London Northwestern Railway services with 148 stations serving commuter, intercity, and tourist routes throughout the region.
Can I use Avanti ticket on London Northwestern?
Yes, if you purchase an ‘Any Permitted’ Season Ticket you can board other operator services, this includes for example Avanti West Coast or Southern services from Rugby or Milton Keynes Central, CrossCountry services from Tamworth or Nuneaton, Southern services from Milton Keynes Central, or London Overground services
Can I use my Oyster card on the Northern Line?
The correct fare is automatically deducted from your card. You can use your Oyster card on all Great Northern 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.
How far out of London can I use Oyster?
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.
Is it cheaper to use Oyster or contactless?
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.
Does Oyster count as Railcard?
With an Oyster card, you can get your Railcard discount loaded onto your Oyster card to save 1/3 on single off-peak pay as you go fares on London Underground and Docklands Light Railway services in London. You will need to have registered your Oyster in your name to do this.
Do Oyster cards cover all zones?
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 card in West Midland trains?
You can use Oyster Season Tickets or Oyster/Contactless “Pay As You Go” (PAYG) on London Northwestern Railway trains between London Euston and Watford Junction, including intermediate stations.
Where do London northwestern trains go?
We run trains up and down the backbone of England connecting three of the UK’s major cities: London, Birmingham and Liverpool and stopping at many more.
Is Avanti west coast London Northwestern?
Avanti West Coast provide the principal long-distance passenger services on the West Coast Main Line between London, the West Midlands, North West England, North Wales and Scotland.
Avanti West Coast.
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Stations called at | 46 |
| Stations operated | 16 |
| Parent company | FirstGroup (70%) Trenitalia (30%) |
| Reporting mark | VT |
Can you use contactless on London Northwestern?
You can use Oyster Season Tickets or Oyster/Contactless “Pay As You Go” (PAYG) on our trains between London Euston and Watford Junction, including intermediate stations.
Is Avanti and Lner the same?
Yes the routes are different. One is west coast to Glasgow (with a few per day terminating in Edinburgh) and LNER is the east coast.
Is Avanti part of West Midlands Railway?
Brands such as West Midlands Railway, CrossCountry and Avanti will vanish, to be replaced by a single national brand. Passengers will be able to buy tickets for any service from a single website.
Where can I not use my Oyster?
Please note you can’t use Oyster on the following rail services on any journey starting or finishing outside the Pay as you go area. Oyster cards are not accepted on East Midlands Trains, Grand Central, Hull Trains, Virgin Trains, or London North Eastern Railway services.
Which stations can I use my Oyster card at?
Oyster
- Online with a contactless and Oyster account, if you live in the UK.
- At Oyster Ticket Stops in many newsagents in London.
- At all Tube, London Overground and most Elizabeth line stations.
- Some DLR stations.
- At Visitor Centres.
- At the Tramlink Shop in Croydon.
Can I use contactless on Northern rail?
Contactless Pay As You Go (PAYG) Contactless payment cards can be used to travel on most National Rail services in London, as well as bus, Tube, tram, DLR, London Overground and TfL Rail. Fares and daily caps are the same as with Oyster PAYG.
Are Oyster cards still used in London 2022?
If you buy a standard Oyster card in London or online after 4 September 2022 you now have to pay £7 for the card. This is not a credit to be used against travel, it’s the cost of the card now. If you already have an Oyster card from before 23 February 2020, you can still get your original £5 deposit refunded.
Can I use my Oyster card to get 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.