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Travelling in london

mk2_dee
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Hi
I am travelling to London for the 1st time on Sunday, just wondering, I fly into Gatwick and I was going to book southern railways to Victoria, I’m I better booking my ticket in advance or just when I get there, my only concern in booking in advance is if my flight was delayed or something,
we are travelling as family of 2 adults and 2 children, are we better getting Oyster cards or just use debit cards. ?
Our travel will consist of Gatwick to Kensington, for 2 days, then Kensington to ascot for 1 day, then back to Gatwick
TIA
I am travelling to London for the 1st time on Sunday, just wondering, I fly into Gatwick and I was going to book southern railways to Victoria, I’m I better booking my ticket in advance or just when I get there, my only concern in booking in advance is if my flight was delayed or something,
we are travelling as family of 2 adults and 2 children, are we better getting Oyster cards or just use debit cards. ?
Our travel will consist of Gatwick to Kensington, for 2 days, then Kensington to ascot for 1 day, then back to Gatwick
TIA
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You will probably want to get Oyster cards with the 'young visitor' discount for the children otherwise they will be charged adult fare.
NB Ascot is (a long way) beyond the Oyster/contactless area, so you will need to buy separate tickets for that triptesting 1231 -
Thanks
so I need to order oysters cards before I travel or can I get them at Gatwick ?0 -
You'd be best off asking hereThat forum is full of experts who'll be able to help.
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Just be aware that Oyster cards cost £7 and this is now not refundable. You should factor this in when calculating the overall cost.
I'm not sure how using a debit card works for more than one person so I suggest you refer to the rail forum site mentioned above.0 -
Neil49 said:I'm not sure how using a debit card works for more than one person so I suggest you refer to the rail forum site mentioned above.0
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James_Londoner said:You will probably want to get Oyster cards with the 'young visitor' discount for the children otherwise they will be charged adult fare.
NB Ascot is (a long way) beyond the Oyster/contactless area, so you will need to buy separate tickets for that trip
Best ways for visitors to pay - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk)
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jon81uk said:James_Londoner said:You will probably want to get Oyster cards with the 'young visitor' discount for the children otherwise they will be charged adult fare.
NB Ascot is (a long way) beyond the Oyster/contactless area, so you will need to buy separate tickets for that trip
Best ways for visitors to pay - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk)
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