London travel

plumber_carl

on the Friday the 5 august 2011 we will be going to London arriving by coach,,, Victoria,, and going to tower bridge , were we will arrive about 3pm so that day i intend to stay around the hotel area,,, on Saturday and Sunday i will be all over London in zones 1 and 2,,, will it be worth buying oyster cards or will it be just as good getting,,, the off peak daily passes?????? any one have a rough cost??

Browntoa

I'd go for one day travelcards on both days , think it will work out cheaper once you factor in the £3 deposit on each oyster card (unless you plan to be a regular london visitor)

http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tickets/14416.aspx

oyster "caps" at travel card rates if you hit that amount on any particular day

day off peak is £6.60

terryw

The Oyster card is great! Put a tenner or so on it and if there is anything left on the card at the end of the day just keep it for your next trip to London. The Oyster saves time and money and is just so convenient. Problem with Zone 1 and 2 day-cards is that you might just stray outside accidentally or on a whim or a sudden change of plan.

studio_two

The Travelcard (if purchased from a TRAIN Station rather a Tube Station) gives you access to these 2 for 1 Offers on many attractions. That might be worth factoring in.

I going next week and will be giving this a try...

See here:
http://www.daysoutguide.co.uk/2for1-london
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/41146

Stephen