Perhaps the most convenient way of all though is to simply tap in or out using your Oyster or Contactless payment card at the ticket gates.
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There are some important differences to be aware of:Gatwick Airport is not be included in the advertised London Travelcard zones; instead it offers customers an alternative way to pay for their travel using PAYG. Season tickets will not be available on Oyster along the extended route.
You can use Oyster or contactless pay as you go (PAYG) to travel at any time on National Rail services (which includes Elizabeth line and London Overground), as well as London Underground, DLR, London Buses and London Trams.
Penalty Fare charges changed in England on 23 January 2023. Charges for travelling without a valid ticket are £100 plus the price of the full single fare applicable to your intended journey served by that train.
Missed Tap Off CostIf you don't have a default set on your card and you forget to tap off at the end of your trip, you'll be charged the fare to the last stop on the train line or bus route and with your fare type and any applicable loyalty discounts applied.
To get a the cheapest ticket to Gatwick, look into buying a return train ticket if you're travelling during peak times, otherwise swiping your Oyster card or bank card is usually the cheapest fare.