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We hate to say it, folks, but the dreaded day is almost here. After a year enjoying a freeze on TfL fares, how much we pay to get around London is going up.
At the end of this week, you’ll probably notice more money coming out of your bank account at 4am than normal. TfL is officially upping its fares this weekend in line with national rail fare increases for commuters both pay as you go fares or Travelcards.
So, don’t be caught off guard. Here’s exactly when to expect the price hike and how much more we’ll all be paying.
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When are TfL fares increasing?
Prices across the Tube, DLR, London Overground, Elizabeth line, National Rail and IFS Cloud Cable Cars are all rising from Sunday, March 2.
How much are they increasing by?
The cost of TfL journeys will rise by an average 4.6 percent. Daily caps will be pushed up between 40p and 70p, depending on which zone you’re travelling through.
Why are TfL prices going up?
Government officials say that London travel fares need to increase in order for TfL to secure funding for any future projects. Sadiq Khan said: ‘Following the government’s budget, ministers made clear that to secure national funding for key transport projects in the future, TfL Tube and rail fares would need to increase in line with national rail fares.’
Are bus fares increasing?
Thankfully, no. The Mayor of London has frozen single bus fares at £1.75 for the sixth year in a row in his mission to keep them among the lowest in the UK. Tram fares are also staying the same.
Full list of fare increasess
Pay-as-you-go caps for Tube, DLR, London Overground, Elizabeth line and National Rail services
- Zone 1 only: £8.90 daily, £44.70 Monday to Sunday.
- Zone 1 and 2: £8.90 daily, £44.70 Monday to Sunday.
- Zone 1, 2 and 3: £10.50 daily, £52.50 Monday to Sunday.
- Zone 1, 2, 3 and 4: £12.80 daily, £64.20 Monday to Sunday.
- Zone 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5: £15.30 daily, £76.40 Monday to Sunday.
- Zone 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6: £16.30 daily, £81.60 Monday to Sunday.
Travelcard prices
- Zone 1 only: £16.60 one day anytime, £16.60 one day off-peak, £44.70 for 7 days, £171.70 monthly, £1,788 annually.
- Zone 1 and 2: £16.60 one day anytime, £16.60 one day off-peak, £44.70 for 7 days, £171.70 monthly, £1,788 annually.
- Zone 1, 2 and 3: £16.60 one day anytime, £16.60 one day off-peak, £52.50 for 7 days, £201.60 monthly, £2,100 annually.
- Zone 1, 2, 3 and 4: £16.60 one day anytime, £16.60 one day off-peak, £64.20 for 7 days, £246.60 monthly, £2,568 annually.
- Zone 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5: £23.60 one day anytime, £16.60 one day off-peak, £76.40 for 7 days, £293.40 monthly, £3,056 annually.
- Zone 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6: £23.60 one day anytime, £16.60 one day off-peak, £81.60 for 7 days, £313.40 monthly, £3,264 annually.
River Bus services from Uber Boat by Thames Clippers
- Central: £9.50 adult fare, £8.75 adult with Travelcard fare, £4.75 child fare, £4.40 child with Travelcard fare, £4.75 Freedom Pass.
- East: £5.90 adult fare, £4.75 adult with Travelcard fare, £2.95 child fare, £2.40 child with Travelcard fare, £2.95 Freedom Pass.
- West: £5.90 adult fare, £4.75 adult with Travelcard fare, £2.95 child fare, £2.40 child with Travelcard fare, £2.95 Freedom Pass.
- Central and East: £10.80 adult fare, £10.30 adult with Travelcard fare, £5.40 child fare, £5.15 child with Travelcard fare, £5.40 Freedom Pass.
- Central and West: £10.80 adult fare, £10.30 adult with Travelcard fare, £5.40 child fare, £5.15 child with Travelcard fare, £5.40 Freedom Pass.
- West to East: £18.25 adult fare, £14.30 adult with Travelcard fare, £9.10 child fare, £7.15 child with Travelcard fare, £9.10 Freedom Pass.
IFS Cloud Cable Car prices
- One way (pay you go): £7.00 adult fare.
- One way (ticket office): £7.00 adult fare, £3.50 child fare, £3.50 Freedom Pass.
- One way (online): £7.00 adult fare.
- Round trip (ticket office): £13.00 adult fare, £6.50 child fare.
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