London tube for the first time

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daisynoon

daisynoon

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Whatwouldyoudo said:
We're going to London next month for the very first time with a very excited child who can't wait to go on the tube as she loves trains 🤣

We're planning on using our phones to pay. So am I right in thinking over the course of a day we can travel for as long as we want on the tubes for the price of the daily cap? Just each tap in and tap out can't go over the maximum journey time otherwise well be charged twice? 🙈
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Hope you have a great time! I recommend downloading the citymapper app before you go, as it helps you with which end of the train is best for your stop.

Yes, the cap depends on the zones you're in, but there is a daily cap (no maximum journey time). This should help:

Caps and Travelcard prices

Covers Travelcards and Cap fares for Tube, DLR, London Overground, Elizabeth line and most National Rail services.
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Whatwouldyoudo

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We're going to London next month for the very first time with a very excited child who can't wait to go on the tube as she loves trains 🤣

We're planning on using our phones to pay. So am I right in thinking over the course of a day we can travel for as long as we want on the tubes for the price of the daily cap? Just each tap in and tap out can't go over the maximum journey time otherwise well be charged twice? 🙈
 
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w8g

w8g

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There is a max journey time. You will be charged twice the daily cap if you exceed that duration.
I've been charged twice this month due to train delays. Should probably ask them for a refund. Nightmare!

Keep within maximum journey times

Keep within maximum journey times when you travel so you don't pay more for your journey
tfl.gov.uk tfl.gov.uk
 
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