What are peak times for TFL?

Peak fares - Monday to Friday (not on public holidays) between 06:30 and 09:30, and between 16:00 and 19:00. Off-peak fares - at all other times and if you travel from a station outside Zone 1 to a station in Zone 1 between 16:00 and 19:00, Monday to Friday.



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On-peak hours are between 4pm and 7pm because more energy is used at that time. As a result, more energy needs to be produced so energy costs more, while during off-peak hours less energy is used and it costs less.

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If the time between touching in at the start and touching out at the end of your journey is more than the maximum journey time limit, you'll be charged two maximum pay as you go fares. A single maximum fare is: up to £9.40 in Zones 1-9. up to £26.00 beyond Zone 9, including on the Heathrow Express.

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The fares on the central section of the Elizabeth line (Paddington to Liverpool Street) are the same as the fares on London Underground in Zone 1.

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1. Get an Oyster card. As you move around London you will spot locals tapping something against a yellow card reader at the underground turnstiles, on buses, trams, and even on the Thames Clipper Uber boat. This is an Oyster card, and it is an incredible 50% cheaper than buying single tickets or a paper travelcard.

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There is no price difference between the Oyster card and contactless card. What is this? Every time you travel on London's public transport, your contactless payment card is charged the same fare as your Oyster, including cap prices (the maximum amount you'll pay daily and weekly to travel throughout London).

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Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak Can be used on a different time train providing the earlier or later train is also within the terms of conditions of the ticket.

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With an Off-Peak or Super Off-Peak ticket, in most cases you can break your journey at any point, or more than once if you wish.

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General conditions
  • Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak Day Travelcards are now only issued for Zones 1-6 or 1-9. They are valid for unlimited travel as follows: ...
  • Child prices apply to all children aged 5 - 15 years inclusive.
  • Up to two accompanied children under the age of 5 years can travel free on National Rail train services.


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