Read that buying at station is cheaper than overline?
I will be in London for about 4 days. So...oyster card, one day travel pass or 7 day travelpass?
Best tube to Paddington Station to catch my train to Bath?
Posted by
Charlotte, NC, USA
3428 posts
No need to order in advance (you at least pay postage, which adds to cost). Which on depends on you and your circumstances. if it is just you- get an Oyster card at a Tube station, and load either a one day or 7 day travel card and some Pay-as-you-go (Paygo) cash OR just some PAYGO. Oyster will calculate the cheapest rate for you each day. If there are at least 2 of you, and you want to take advantage of the 2-for-1 deals, then you need to purchase a PAPER travel card from a NATIONAL RAIL STATION. If you decide the 7 day card is best (4 days is about the break even point for savings via that card), you will also need a passport sized (not passport quality) photo for the free ID card they make that goes with it. This website may help you with understanding the 2-4-1 deals [http://www.daysoutguide.co.uk/][1]
As for which tube line- it depends on where you are coming from. This website may help [http://www.tfl.gov.uk/][2]
Posted by
Rick Steves' Europe
16893 posts
A 7-day travel card basically costs the same as four 1-day travel cards, so I generally consider it the more convenient purchase. If you get the 2-zone version for 31.40 pounds, the airport ticket office can add the extra cost of the airport connection (from zone 6) at the same time.
Posted by
Seattle, WA, USA
26 posts
I'm arriving at London Southend Airport. Will there be a ticket office there where I can get a 7-day travelpass, plus $$ for the extra transit from the airport?
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211 posts
Debra: You will need to take the train into London, which arrives at Liverpool Street Station and then you can get your pass there at the underground station. http://www.southendairport.com/onward-travel/by-rail-abellio/trains-to-london/