If planing to make multiple trips on public transport on a particular day a Travelcard will probably be the cheapest and most convenient solution. Travelcards are valid for travel on all buses and within specific zones by tube and train. The price of a Travelcard varies by the zones required and whether it will be used before 9:30am on a weekday. An off-peak Travelcard, valid for travel after 9:30am on weekdays and all day at weekend costs £5.70 for travel within zones 1 to 4 . Most attractions and places on interest within London are located within zones 1 and 2 and an off-peak Travelcard costs £5.10 for these zones. Heathrow Airport lies in zone 6 and an off-peak Travelcard covering travel in zones 1 to 6 costs £6.70. The London Underground map, available for free at any underground station, clearly indicates which zone a tube station is located in, allowing you to plan which zones you require when purchasing a Travelcard. The Travelcard itself can be purchased from tube stations, train stations or any of the many Transport for London ticket agents, often small newsagents, displaying the Transport for London or Oyster card logo in their window. When travelling using a Travelcard either show it to the bus driver when boarding, a train conductor when requested or insert it into the slot in the front of the automated ticket barriers on the underground - do not forget to retrieve and retain the ticket from the slot on the top of the ticket barrier.

For more information on Travelcard prices, including different zone combinations and peak travel prices, visit the Travelcard Prices pages of the Transport for London website.