HELP REQUIRED....getting around London

[MikeCdawg]

Ok I know it's not the best time to be posting this after that shocking display tonight. But I'm in a bit of a jam. Heading to London here on Thursday morning and I've left a few things very last minute. What is the best way from getting from Gatwick to Kingston to Watford.

Any advice on travel cards or oyster cards would be appreciated.

I'm really not looking forward to the Southampton game now but i must go.

[Furby]

Gatwick to Clapham Junction, then to Kingston. Then probably back to Clapham then on to Watford from there. Don't think a travel card or Oyster card go as far as Gatwick though.

[MikeCdawg]

But will it to Watford?

[MikeCdawg]

Gatwick to Clapham Junction, then to Kingston. Then probably back to Clapham then on to Watford from there. Don't think a travel card or Oyster card go as far as Gatwick though.

and can i buy oyster/travel cards at Gatwick?

[Furby]

Yes it will get you to watford jnctn, and you can buy a visitors oyster card at gatwick express ticket office at gatwick station

[MikeCdawg]

nice one thanks

[Furby]

http://www.visitlondon.com/traveller-information/getting-around-london/oyster

International Visitors to London: Buy Oyster Cards in Advance
International visitors can buy a standard pay-as-you-go Oyster card on arrival or buy a Visitor Oyster card in advance through Visit Britain.

You can also buy the Visitor Oyster card from the Gatwick Express ticket offices at Gatwick Airport Station and Victoria Station, on board Eurostar trains travelling to London and at various other outlets.

http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tickets/14869.aspx

National Rail

All suburban trains stopping in Zones 1-9 and on journeys to:

Chafford Hundred
Grays
Ockendon
Purfleet
Watford Junction
Broxbourne
Brentwood
Shenfield
But not on:

Heathrow Express
Heathrow Connect services between Hayes & Harlington and Heathrow
Southeastern High speed services between St Pancras International and Stratford International
Any journey starting or finishing outside Zones 1-9 or beyond Watford Junction or Grays

[MikeCdawg]

Yes it will get you to watford jnctn, and you can buy a visitors oyster card at gatwick express ticket office at gatwick station

One last thing. Would you reccommend Oyster cards or Travel cards? I'm staying for 4 days. And do they both include trains and tubes?

[Furby]

No problem, you're welcome.

[Furby]

Oyster card works out cheaper if you know your journey, travel card is better if you're hopping on and off public transport all day, and yes both include trains, underground and buses too.

[MikeCdawg]

yeah i will be hopping on and off all of the days. Can you get like a 4-day travel card or would it be weekly?

[Alan_C]

Oyster card works out cheaper if you know your journey, travel card is better if you're hopping on and off public transport all day, and yes both include trains, underground and buses too.

Pay as you go oyster reaches a daily limit after reaching it further travel is free and capped to match a travel card. Oyster is easier to use especially when busy.

http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tickets/fares-2013/28901.aspx

[Furby]

Oyster card works out cheaper if you know your journey, travel card is better if you're hopping on and off public transport all day, and yes both include trains, underground and buses too.

Pay as you go oyster reaches a daily limit after reaching it further travel is free and capped to match a travel card. Oyster is easier to use especially when busy.

http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tickets/fares-2013/28901.aspx

Thanks Alan, I didn't know that. Good to know. :)

[N_O_W_S]

Hand your oyster back in when you are finished with it and you get the £3 or 4 deposit back.

Clapham to Watford Junction takes about 40 minutes.