If i travel from zone 3 to zone 4 through zones 1 and 2 do i have to buy a travelcard for zones 1-4?

Question

If i travel from zone 3 to zone 4 through zones 1 and 2 do i have to buy a travelcard for zones 1-4?

Answer 1

Definitely.

But just buy for zones 3-4 and not for zones 1-4 if you travel only by buses in zones 1 and 2.

Answer 2

No you don't HAVE to, but if you get caught in 1-2 without a valid ticket you will get fined.

Also, if you try this on Oyster card it may be clever enough to know you couldn't make the journey without going through 1-2 and charge you accordingly.

Answer 3

Definitely - otherwise you will get fined.

Answer 4

Thats like saying if i fly to Australia from the UK do I have to pay to fly between the English channel and the Eastern Indian Ocean

Answer 5

Normally yes you would.