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To ask how to use the underground?

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tarmactreacle · 17/12/2024 22:01

I used to get an underground ticket with my train ticket as an all in one travel card but can't seem to get one now. Have they stopped doing them?

What's the simplest way for me to get a ticket? It's a one off and I don't like using apps so just need to know what to do on the day. Also potentially travelling in the early hours of the morning when ticket offices closed.

Thanks

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BriocheForBreakfast · 18/12/2024 14:11

You say you're going from the O2 to Paddington? The last time I was at a concert at the O2 at the end of August, we queued to get in the underground and got on the tube near to midnight. We took the Jubilee line to Baker Street and then changed to the Bakerloo line and arrived at Paddington sometime after midnight (must have been around 00:25) in time to get a train at 00:45.

GluggleJuggle · 17/12/2024 23:25

tarmactreacle · 17/12/2024 22:23

Thanks @PragmaticIsh . I should be at Waterloo by midnight and if I then have to get to Paddington I suppose I could get a taxi if the underground is closed

Bus to Paddington at night is easy- no traffic
Change to 23 at Aldwych

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tarmactreacle · 17/12/2024 22:39

Thanks @FrostyMorn and everyone else. It all feels less daunting now!

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FrostyMorn · 17/12/2024 22:28

Type your journey details into TfL journey planner: https://tfl.gov.uk/
If you're at Waterloo by midnight you should be OK for the tube but best to check via the TfL link.

Keeping London moving

Information on all forms of transport in London including cycle hire. Routes, maps, plan a journey, tickets sales, realtime traffic and travel updates.

https://tfl.gov.uk

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tarmactreacle · 17/12/2024 22:23

Thanks @PragmaticIsh . I should be at Waterloo by midnight and if I then have to get to Paddington I suppose I could get a taxi if the underground is closed

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IKEAJesus · 17/12/2024 22:22

LauderSyme · 17/12/2024 22:19

Sadiq Khan's decision apparently! Ah well, it was good while it lasted...

@IKEAJesus maybe it depends on the method of purchase or the train company?

OP in my experience tube lines run til about 1am and I thought I heard they've been extended even later. Have you tried tfl's journey planner online? It's very good.

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Ah, he changed his mind on that one last year when they agreed to give him more money! But yes, don’t know whether some companies stopped doing them.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-67206255

Two people sitting on London bus

London day travelcards saved following revenue deal

Mayor Sadiq Khan says the travelcard will stay with TfL receiving a "fairer share" of revenue.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-67206255

PragmaticIsh · 17/12/2024 22:20

From Google:
The Jubilee line on the London Underground typically operates from 5 AM–midnight Monday through Saturday, with slightly reduced hours on Sunday. However, the Jubilee line is part of the Night Tube, which runs 24 hours on Fridays and Saturdays. Off-peak fares apply on the Night Tube.

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tarmactreacle · 17/12/2024 22:20

Wednesday

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LauderSyme · 17/12/2024 22:19

tarmactreacle · 17/12/2024 22:11

Ah, that explains why I can't seem to get one with my train ticket. Thanks for that. It does make sense

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Sadiq Khan's decision apparently! Ah well, it was good while it lasted...

@IKEAJesus maybe it depends on the method of purchase or the train company?

OP in my experience tube lines run til about 1am and I thought I heard they've been extended even later. Have you tried tfl's journey planner online? It's very good.

HellofromJohnCraven · 17/12/2024 22:18

What day of the week?

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tarmactreacle · 17/12/2024 22:13

PragmaticIsh · 17/12/2024 22:08

You said early hours of the morning OP, the underground is mostly closed between midnight and 5am.

Is it?!!! Trying to get from the O2 to Waterloo and possibly on to Paddington if I miss the last train home from Waterloo. Are these lines likely to be open do you think?

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IKEAJesus · 17/12/2024 22:13

They haven’t stopped doing train tickets with travelcards - or at least they hadn’t yesterday, when I got one!

I don’t know if they’re available from all stations, though. But it’s pretty easy to either use a card or Apple / Google Pay

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tarmactreacle · 17/12/2024 22:11

LauderSyme · 17/12/2024 22:10

Yes they have stopped offering train tickets which include a travelcard. Apparently it was felt this meant that Londoners were subsidising non-Londoners, so it was withdrawn.

Last time I had to go to London I realised I had forgotten my oyster card and felt sick with worry (yes, I do catastrophise!) and I was so happy and relieved when I realised I could just tap in and out with my debit card.

Ah, that explains why I can't seem to get one with my train ticket. Thanks for that. It does make sense

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LauderSyme · 17/12/2024 22:10

Yes they have stopped offering train tickets which include a travelcard. Apparently it was felt this meant that Londoners were subsidising non-Londoners, so it was withdrawn.

Last time I had to go to London I realised I had forgotten my oyster card and felt sick with worry (yes, I do catastrophise!) and I was so happy and relieved when I realised I could just tap in and out with my debit card.

PragmaticIsh · 17/12/2024 22:08

You said early hours of the morning OP, the underground is mostly closed between midnight and 5am.

Createausername1970 · 17/12/2024 22:07

Yes, OP. What everyone else says. I was used to getting it included with my train ticket so I was a bit thrown when I first realised I couldn't do it anymore.

But honestly, it's simple. Just tap your card on the card reader at the tube station barrier. Just like on a bus or any shop.

Perplexed20 · 17/12/2024 22:07

I went on Sunday. You can still buy a travel card (here at least) but for me it's cheaper to just buy a return and then I used my debit card. The ammount charged is capped at the same price a travel card would be but if you don't use that much you pay less. You just tap your bank card on the reader on the way in and out. Just remember to use the same card!

teatimefortiger · 17/12/2024 22:06

It really is as easy as that. Just remember to tap out as well as in so you only get charged for the journeys you make.

Branster · 17/12/2024 22:06

You can still buy a travelcard as a physical ticket when you get your train ticket to cover your train journey plus underground.
I know exactly what you mean OP, I'm sick of all these stupid apps and having to wave my phone or card to pay for stuff.
One ticket in your pocket to get you from A to B and back is nice and safe.

itsmylife7 · 17/12/2024 22:05

tarmactreacle · 17/12/2024 22:04

Oh cool! It really is that simple? Just tap my card at the barrier each time I go through it?

as long as its contacless.

BIossomtoes · 17/12/2024 22:05

tarmactreacle · 17/12/2024 22:04

Oh cool! It really is that simple? Just tap my card at the barrier each time I go through it?

Yes. Easy as that.

christmaslatte · 17/12/2024 22:05

Just make sure you tap out as well as in and you'll be grand!

Travel cards are more expensive, unless you get a day return to London with a travelcard added on - sometimes there are some amazing deals that way, worth checking.

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tarmactreacle · 17/12/2024 22:04

Oh cool! It really is that simple? Just tap my card at the barrier each time I go through it?

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HoppityBun · 17/12/2024 22:03

I’m not sure exactly what you’re worried about, but if you have time and are near a ticket office you can buy your ticket in advance and they’re very helpful or buy online

Shinyandnew1 · 17/12/2024 22:03

Just tap in and out at the barrier at the tube station with your debit card like you would with your old train ticket -no apps needed.