can I use an oyster card if buying a train ticket from london to oxford ?
Posted by
Vernon, Canada
32353 posts
william, I believe the Oyster Card is only valid for the Tube, Docklands Light Rail and perhaps some Buses, but I can't remember the details. I'm sure one of the others will be able to offer more specific information.
Posted by
London, United Kingdom
4684 posts
Ken, Oyster PAYG can now be used for suburban rail in London. However, Oxford is way out of London - you definitely cannot use pay as you go Oyster to go there. If, however, you have a weekly London Travelcard that covers several zones (1-4 or all zone) you can get a worthwhile discount by getting a fare from the edge of your Travelcard validity to Oxford. These fares aren't sold from machines - you will have to go to the ticket office and speak to a human. (This is only worth it if you have a multi-day Travelcard that includes the day you want to go to Oxford, don't get a Travelcard just for this.)
Posted by
Bromley, Kent,, UK
1829 posts
If convenient you could use this confusingly named bus service to Oxford. As a rule train travel is quicker and (touchwood) not subject to the delays that road travel can bring. http://www.oxfordtube.com/