You need to have the Railcard discount set on your Oyster card to get discounted pay as you go fares. A member of staff can add your Railcard discount at: Tube, London Overground and some Elizabeth line stations. Oyster Ticket Stops.

Yes, you can use a Network Railcard on the London Overground, but with some important conditions and restrictions.

Here’s a detailed breakdown:

1. Where it IS valid:

• You can use your Network Railcard for discounts on pay-as-you-go fares using Oyster or contactless payment cards, as well as for purchased paper tickets.
• It is valid on all London Overground services, including those that travel outside the London fare zones (e.g., services to Watford Junction, Cheshunt, Enfield Town, and Shenfield).

2. The Key Restriction: Time of Day

This is the most important rule: On weekdays (Monday to Friday), the discounted fare with a Network Railcard is NOT valid for travel before 10:00 AM within the London Fare Zones (1-9). There is no morning time restriction on weekends (Saturday and Sunday) or on public holidays.

What this means in practice: If you tap in with your linked Oyster/contactless card on a weekday before 10:00 AM for a journey entirely within Zones 1-9, you will be charged the full adult fare, not the discounted rate. If your journey starts outside the London zones (e.g., from Watford Junction to London) or you start your journey at or after 10:00 AM, the discount will apply.

3. How to Get the Discount:

A. With Oyster or Contactless (Recommended): 1. Register your Network Railcard to your