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United Kingdom

London

Home of the world's oldest Underground and the red double-decker. Tap the card you already carry and ride.

London Trams (Tramlink)

South London's tram network around Croydon. Tap the platform reader before boarding with contactless or Oyster - bus-rate flat fare, and no tap-out needed.

Updated on July 23, 2026

How to ride

  1. 1
    Have contactless or Oyster ready
    Ride with contactless or Oyster, just like the Tube. No cash, and paper tickets are no longer sold.
  2. 2
    Tap the platform reader before boarding
    Tap the yellow reader on the platform, then board. There are no readers on the tram - tapping after boarding isn't possible.
  3. 3
    Don't tap out
    Fares are flat, so there's no tap-out. The only exception is passing the rail gates at Wimbledon station.

Fares

Single fares1

Single (bus & tram rate)
Flat fare regardless of distance. Matches our bus guide - verify current rate.
1.75 GBP ≈ $2

Fare caps1

Daily cap (shared with buses)
Once bus and tram spending hits this amount, the rest of the day is free.
5.25 GBP ≈ $7

Estimates use exchange rates as of November 3, 2026

Payment

Tap to ride
VISAMastercardAmexDiscoverDinersJCB銀聯
IC card
Oyster, same card as the Tube
Paper tickets
No longer sold
Cash
Not accepted

Quick facts

Hours
~5:30-00:30
Frequency
Every 7-15 min
Fares from
1.75 GBP+

Heads-up

  • Tap the platform reader before you board

    Always tap the platform reader BEFORE boarding - riding untapped makes you liable for a Penalty Fare.

  • Don't tap off - a second tap starts a new journey

    Don't tap the platform reader when you get off - a second tap can start a new journey. The only exception is the rail gates at Wimbledon.

  • No cash or paper tickets, and no JCB or UnionPay

    No cash and no paper tickets. As on the Tube, JCB, UnionPay and Diners contactless cards are not accepted.

Timetable

Operating hours ~5:30-00:30
Typical duration Wimbledon to central Croydon takes about 25 minutes
Check the official site for the latest times and service status
Editor Naotaka