Oyster card fares: how they work

How are Oyster card fares calculated?

Oyster card pay-as-you-go fares on the Tube, buses, trams, DLR and most rail services in London depend on which zones you travel through, the time of day (peak or off-peak), and the mode of transport. TfL applies a daily price cap, so once you reach the cap for the day, further journeys on the same day are free.

Exact fares change periodically (usually once a year), and TfL's own fare finder is the only source that reflects the current, correct price for a specific journey.