London’s public transport network is fully integrated so it’s very easy to switch between the different services. Buying a Visitor Oyster card before you leave home makes it even easier to travel around. Use your card as soon as you arrive and hop on and off our different transport services* as often as you wish.
London’s public transport network is divided into nine travel zones. Zones 1 and 2 are in central London, and Zones 6-9 are on outskirts of the city.
Travel fares vary depending on the transport service you use, the zone(s) you travel in, the day you travel and the time of day you travel – peak or off peak. Peak travel is between 06:30-09:30 and 16:00-19:00 Monday to Friday. Travel is more expensive during peak hours. Off peak travel is at all other times (including bank holidays). Travel is cheaper during off peak hours.
There are lots of attractions in Zones 1 and 2, but many more are only a short journey away:
* You need a credit or debit card to use a Santander Cycles bike – simply go to a docking station to get started.
