How do you get underground tickets?

Underground tickets in London are best obtained by using contactless payment (card/device) or an Oyster card directly at ticket gates. Simply "touch in" at the start and "touch out" at the end of your journey on the yellow readers. Tickets, including paper single/return tickets, are available at station ticket machines.

How do I pay for underground tickets?

Ways to pay

1. Pay as you go. Use contactless or an Oyster card to pay as you go.
2. Single and return tickets. Buy paper tickets for Tube and rail journeys from ticket machines.
3. Travelcards. You can travel as much as you like at any time with a Travelcard.
4. Bus & Tram Pass. ...
5. Buying tickets and Oyster.

What happens if I don't tap out on Underground?

If you don't touch in and out, we cannot tell where you've travelled from or to, so your journey will be incomplete. As we cannot work out the right fare for your journey, we'll charge you a maximum fare.

Can I just tap my debit card on the underground?

All you need to do is touch in and out using contactless (card or device) or an Oyster card to pay the right fare. Pay as you go is cheaper than buying a paper single or return ticket (train companies may offer special deals on some journeys).

Can you buy a single tube ticket?

You can buy single and return tickets for travel on Tube, DLR, London Overground, Elizabeth line and National Rail services.

How to use the London Underground without an Oyster Card in London UK

What is the 1 hour bus rule in London?

London's "1 hour rule" refers to the Hopper Fare, which allows unlimited bus and tram journeys for a single £1.75 fare within one hour of your first tap-in, using the same contactless or Oyster card. It means you can switch between buses and trams as much as you like, even linking with the Tube or DLR (though the main benefit is bus/tram hopping), without paying again, provided your subsequent taps are within 60 minutes of the initial touch. 

How to use the tube in London as a tourist?

To use the London Tube as a tourist, pay with a contactless card or Visitor Oyster card by tapping in and out at gates (buses/trams only tap in). Use apps like Citymapper or Google Maps to plan routes, identify color-coded lines and directions (northbound, etc.), stand on the right on escalators, let people off first, and move to the middle of the carriage.
 

What happens if you tap in but don't tap out?

If you don't touch in and out, we can't tell where you've travelled from or to. This means your journey will be incomplete and you will be charged the maximum fare.

What is the best way to buy tickets for the London Underground?

Travelcards

1. Online before you arrive in London from the TfL Visitor Shop or from VisitBritain Shop.
2. From Tube station ticket machines.
3. At London Overground and Elizabeth line station ticket offices.
4. Most National Rail stations.
5. Visitor Centres.

How do you tap in and out on a Tube?

Paying for the tube

Contactless Payment: You can tap in and out using a contactless debit or credit card, or a device with Apple Pay or Google Pay. This is the easiest option for most visitors. Fares are calculated automatically, and you'll benefit from daily and weekly fare caps.

How can I pay for the London Underground?

The easiest and cheapest way to travel on the London Underground is by using pay as you go, with a Visitor Oyster card, Oyster card, Travelcard or contactless payment card. A Visitor Oyster card can be sent to your home address before you arrive in London.

Can I just use my debit card on London Underground?

Once TfL announce the official launch, simply use your debit card as a ticket by touching your card in and out at the ticket gate when you get on and off the train, DLR or touch once when boarding a bus or tram and TfL will work out your journeys at the end of the day, where you will be charged an adult pay as you go ...

Is London Underground free for over 60s?

Yes, if you're a London resident aged 60 or over, you can get free travel on the London Underground and most other public transport in London with a 60+ London Oyster photocard, which you can apply for online from Transport for London. This pass provides free travel on buses, Tube, DLR, Overground, Elizabeth line, and some National Rail services within London, though you must live in a London borough to qualify.
 

What happens if you only tap once on the tube?

If you don't touch in and out on each journey you make, we won't know where you have travelled, so we can't charge the right fare. If this happens your journey will be incomplete, and you could be charged a maximum fare. On a London bus or tram you only need to touch in.

What are the pink Oyster readers for?

Pink card readers help you pay the right fare by telling us the route you took.

How much does it cost to exit the same MTR station?

The $10 is to prevent people from entering and leaving from the same MTR station.