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Oyster cards are a convenient way to travel seamlessly through London, with the ability to use them on the Tube, bus, tram, DLR, London Overground, and most National Rail services. Oyster cards can be purchased at Gatwick Airport's train station, or at the Concierge Desk in either the North or South Terminal, or at the Skybreak Centre in either terminal. The Oyster card can be used to travel between Gatwick Airport and London Victoria on Gatwick Express services, with the ability to top up online or at self-service ticket machines at London Victoria or Gatwick Airport.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Where to buy Oyster card at Gatwick Airport | Concierge Desk in the North or South Terminal, Skybreak Centre in either terminal, or the airport train station |
| Price of Oyster card | £17-£57, including a £7 card fee and pre-loaded credit |
| Topping up Oyster card | Top up online or at self-service ticket machines at London Victoria or Gatwick Airport, Underground stations, or shops across London |
| Transport options from Gatwick Airport to London | Gatwick Express, Thameslink, Southern trains, bus, taxi |
| Accepted payment methods on Gatwick Express | Oyster card, contactless payment card, mobile payments |
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Oyster cards can be purchased at Gatwick Airport's train station
The Oyster card is a convenient way to pay for travel on these trains, and it can also be used on the London Underground, buses, trams, the Docklands Light Railway, London Overground, and most National Rail services in London. It is a pay-as-you-go system, with different fares for peak and off-peak travel.
You can purchase an Oyster card at Gatwick Airport's train station or at the Concierge Desk in either the North or South Terminal. The Skybreak Centre in both terminals also sells Oyster cards. It is recommended to use a credit or debit card when buying an Oyster card.
Regular PAYG Oyster cards can be purchased at nearly every station, and they are also available online from the TfL website. You can top up your Oyster card at London Victoria or Gatwick Airport using self-service ticket machines.
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Oyster cards are accepted on Gatwick Express trains
Oyster cards are smartcards from Transport for London (TfL) that can hold Pay As You Go (PAYG) credit, Travelcards, and Bus & Tram Pass season tickets. Oyster cards are accepted on Gatwick Express trains between Gatwick Airport and London Victoria. This route does not include first-class travel.
You can use your Oyster card to travel to and from Gatwick Airport, as well as Heathrow Airport and London City Airport. Oyster cards are also accepted on most National Rail services, the London Underground (Tube), the Elizabeth line, the Docklands Light Railway (DLR), London Overground, and trams.
The cost of a single adult fare on the Gatwick Express to Central London is £21.80 when using an Oyster card, compared to £19.50 with a train ticket. During peak times, a single adult fare from Victoria, London Bridge, and St Pancras to Gatwick using Oyster costs £17.50, while during off-peak times, it costs £9.50. It is important to note that these fares do not include travel on the Gatwick Express trains.
You can purchase Oyster cards at Gatwick Airport by exiting through customs and going to the Concierge Desk in either the North or South Terminal, the Skybreak Centre in either terminal, or at the airport train station. The cards are also available at all London airports and TfL-approved outlets, including London Underground stations, and online from the TfL website.
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Oyster cards can be topped up online
Oyster cards are a convenient way to pay for travel on London's public transport network, including the Tube, bus, tram, DLR, London Overground, Elizabeth line, and most National Rail services. They offer seamless travel and discounts on various London experiences.
You can purchase a Visitor Oyster Card at Gatwick Airport from the Concierge Desk in either the North or South Terminal, the Skybreak Centre in either terminal, or at the airport train station. The card costs from £17 to £57, including a £7 card fee and pre-loaded credit.
When topping up your Oyster card online, you may need to "'collect'" your order by touching your card to a yellow reader. Your card will update to the new balance when you tap any card reader, and you can then use it to pay for your journey. It is important to note that online top-ups may take some time to reflect on the card, so it is recommended to top up before travelling if possible.
In addition to Oyster cards, contactless payment cards can also be used to pay for travel on London's public transport network. These include debit, credit, or prepaid cards that can be tapped on yellow card readers at the start and end of your journey.
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Visitor Oyster cards can be delivered to your home before your visit
If you're planning a trip to London, you can buy a Visitor Oyster card and have it delivered to your home address before your visit. This means you can skip the queues at stations when you arrive and get travelling straight away. You can buy a Visitor Oyster card online from the Visitor Shop website. The card costs £7 (plus postage) and you can choose how much credit to add to your card: £10, £15, £20, £25, £30, £35, £40 or £50. The pay-as-you-go credit on your Visitor Oyster card never expires, so you can keep your card until your next visit or lend it to family and friends. If you don't need your card anymore, you can get a refund on the remaining credit, but not on the £7 card fee.
The Visitor Oyster card is a prepaid travel smartcard that you can use on London's public transport network, including the Tube, bus, tram, DLR, London Overground, Elizabeth line, and most National Rail services. It also includes transfers from Heathrow, Gatwick, and London City airports. With a Visitor Oyster card, you can make as many journeys as you like in a single day and the amount you pay for your travel is limited (or capped). For example, a day of unlimited travel in central London within zones 1-2 is currently capped at £8.90.
If you're travelling with children aged 11-15, you'll need to buy a Visitor Oyster card for each child. You can get a Young Adult discount (half adult rate) added to a Visitor Oyster card at Heathrow Airport Terminal stations, most Tube stations, and TfL Visitor and Travel Information Centres. Children under 11 travel free on buses and trams, and on the Tube, DLR, London Overground, Elizabeth line, and some National Rail services when accompanied by a fare-paying adult.
If you're planning to stay in London for a couple of days and make multiple journeys per day, or if you want to travel to the outskirts of the city, the Visitor Oyster card may be the cheapest option for you. It also comes with a range of special offers and discounts at leading London restaurants, shops, and entertainment venues, as well as on Thames Clippers river buses and the IFS Cloud Cable Car.
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Oyster cards can be purchased at the Concierge Desk in either terminal
You can use Oyster cards on all Gatwick Express trains for journeys that start and finish in the London Travelcard area. This includes travel between Gatwick Airport and London Victoria. Oyster cards are also accepted on Southern and Thameslink trains, which offer regular services from Gatwick Airport to several London stations.
Oyster cards are a seamless way to travel on the Tube, bus, tram, DLR, London Overground, and most National Rail services. They offer discounted travel compared to buying individual tickets, and you can top up your card at any station or thousands of shops across London.
If you are unable to purchase an Oyster card before arriving at Gatwick Airport, you can use contactless payment cards or mobile payments on the London Underground.
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Frequently asked questions
You can buy an Oyster card at Gatwick Airport's train station. You can also buy them at the Concierge outlets in Gatwick North Terminal or Gatwick South Terminal, or at the Skybreak Service Centre in both terminals.
Yes, you can buy a Visitor Oyster Card at Gatwick Airport.
Visitor Oyster Cards are one of the cheapest ways to pay for single journeys on buses, Tubes, trams, DLR, London Overground and most National Rail services in London. They also come with a range of special offers and discounts across the city.
Yes, you can use an Oyster Card to travel to and from Gatwick Airport.
Yes, Oyster Cards can be used on the Gatwick Express.
