Cheapest way to travel around London

Desperate_Housewife_2

Hi all,we are traveling to London as a family of five. Two adults, a 17, 15 and 13 year old between 24th - 26th July 2016.
What's the cheapest way to travel around London? I have seen the Oyster card but someone has told me about using Contactless.......any help appreciated. Thanks :rotfl::rotfl::)

suejb2

Wait for Susanc to reply. She's fab on all things London.

missbiggles1

I've just come back from a few days in London and contactless payment was very simple to use. However, if you plan your visits sensibly (and assuming nobody has a disability) the cheapest way to get around is to walk.

If you combine, say, Westminster Abbey/Trafalgar Square/ Houses of Parliament/London Eye/National Gallery you won't need any transport as opposed to going from the V&A to the Tower of London and then on to Madame Tussauds which will have you needing to get backwards and forwards across the city.

Desperate_Housewife_2

Thanks, how does Contactless work and how much is it? Can you do this as a family or do you all need to be contactless individually?

missbiggles1

Desperate_Housewife_2 wrote: »

Thanks, how does Contactless work and how much is it? Can you do this as a family or do you all need to be contactless individually?

I found this site very helpful - it even includes a little video showing you how to do it.

https://tfl.gov.uk/fares-and-payments/contactless

wealdroam

Desperate_Housewife_2 wrote: »

Thanks, how does Contactless work and how much is it? Can you do this as a family or do you all need to be contactless individually?

Each traveller needs a separate contactless payment card.

All contactless fares are adult fares.
There is no facility to pay for a child's fare using contactless.
Read more about young people's travel:

TfL - Under 18 Travel

Those are just two pertinent points.

Also remember that all London buses no longer accept cash fares.

missbiggles1

wealdroam wrote: »

Each traveller needs a separate contactless payment card.

All contactless fares are adult fares.
There is no facility to pay for a child's fare using contactless.
Read more about young people's travel:

TfL - Under 18 Travel

Those are just two pertinent points.

Also remember that all London buses no longer accept cash fares.

I'm so sorry, I didn't realise that. Apologies for the misinformation.:o

wealdroam

missbiggles1 wrote: »

I'm so sorry, I didn't realise that. Apologies for the misinformation.:o

No need to apologise.
I can see no 'misinformation' in your posts.

elverson

Where are you planning to visit and whereabouts are you staying?

ERICS_MUM

missbiggles1 wrote: »

I've just come back from a few days in London and contactless payment was very simple to use. However, if you plan your visits sensibly (and assuming nobody has a disability) the cheapest way to get around is to walk.

If you combine, say, Westminster Abbey/Trafalgar Square/ Houses of Parliament/London Eye/National Gallery you won't need any transport as opposed to going from the V&A to the Tower of London and then on to Madame Tussauds which will have you needing to get backwards and forwards across the city.

Great comment about planning your itinerary. You can 'waste' a lot of time criss-crossing London from one attraction to another and back again.