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What is the unlimited train ride in London?

Choose a BritRail Pass The best way to explore England, Scotland and Wales is with a BritRail pass, allowing for unlimited train travel on Britain's National Rail Network!



The closest thing to an "unlimited train ride" within London is using a Travelcard or the "Daily Capping" system on an Oyster card or Contactless payment. A Travelcard allows you unlimited travel for a set period (1 day, 7 days, or 1 year) across all forms of public transport in London, including the London Underground (Tube), the Overground, the Elizabeth Line, the DLR, and the National Rail services within the specified zones. For most visitors, simply using a contactless credit card or phone is the most efficient method; the system automatically tracks your journeys throughout the day and "caps" your total spend. Once you reach the daily cap for the zones you have traveled in, all subsequent rides for the rest of that day are free. For travelers looking for unlimited rail travel across the UK (starting or ending in London), the BritRail London Plus Pass or the standard BritRail Pass offers unlimited travel on the national network for a specific number of days. These passes are exclusive to non-UK residents and provide a cost-effective way to take multiple long-distance train trips without buying individual tickets for each leg of the journey.

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As a general rule a Travelcard is more expensive than an Oyster card or Contactless payment card. The exception is if you make 3 or more journeys for 6 days or more within a 7 day period. In this case a 7 day Travelcard works out cheaper than an Oyster or Contactless payment card.

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Freedom Pass (London) If you are 66 or over and live in London borough, or have a disability and live in London, this pass allows you to travel for free or get discounts on a range of transport services across London, including most National Rail services.

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Please allow up to 5 working days for your Railcard application to be reviewed. Once approved, a download code will be sent to your registered email address, along with instructions on how to download your digital 16-25 Railcard.

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Two adults can be named as cardholders on your Family & Friends Railcard. The two adults don't need to travel together but you do need to be travelling with at least one child between the ages of 5 and 15 to be eligible for the discount.

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