Daylight Robbery
London’s fares. Cheaper than a taxi. Barely.
Reference faresOyster / contactless · single
Zone 1Oxford Circus → Green Park
£3.10Peak
£3.00Off-peak
Save a measly £0.10
Zones 1–2Oxford Circus → Brixton
£3.60Peak
£3.10Off-peak
Save a measly £0.50
HeathrowOxford Circus → T2 & 3 · Piccadilly
£5.90Peak
£5.90Off-peak
Save Fuck All
Daily spending capsOyster / contactless
Zone 1£8.90
Zones 1–2£9.50
Zones 1–3£10.50
Zones 1–4£12.30
Zones 1–5£14.50
Zones 1–6£16.30
Bus & Tram£5.25
Source: TfL · effective March 2025 · caps reset at midnight
Off-peak: if you can manage it
After 9:30am Mon–Fri — which helpfully rules out anyone with a job. Free rein all day at weekends.
TfL's one act of mercy
Once you've haemorrhaged enough, the rest is free. Tube, Elizabeth line, DLR, Overground & National Rail within zones.
Tap in. Every time.
Cash fares are nearly double. TfL will charge you the absolute maximum if you forget. There is no excuse.