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Our ticket types explained

Don’t know the difference between tickets? This quick guide explains our ticket types so you can find the right option for your journey

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Some of our ticket types

Are you confused about what ticket is the best value for your journey? We’ve created this quick guide so you can compare and find the right ticket for you.

If you’re a railcard holder, don’t forget that you can also enjoy 1/3 off the price of many of our standard tickets.

Fare
 Ticket types
 Best for...
 Time valid from...
 Great for...
 Refunds available?
 Railcard discount available?
 Available to buy on the day or earlier?
Advance ticket

eTickets
Paper Tickets

 Lowest prices Booked Train only  Passengers who are meeting up with friends which has been in calendar for weeks in advance. N Y Limited availability, up to midnight the day before travel
Off-Peak ticket eTickets
Key Smartcard
Paper Tickets
 Lower fares avoiding rush hour
 Varies from station Check online Journey Planners
 Passengers avoiding rush hour services
 Y
 Y (Minimum fare applies)
 Y
Super Off-Peak ticket eTickets

Key Smartcard
Paper Tickets

 Lower fares travelling after 10am on a weekday or anytime at the weekend.
(Not available at stations where Contactless is available) 
 After 10am 
Monday-Friday
Anytime Weekends and Bank Holidays
 Passengers who are travelling further on our network but are happy to travel after 10am
 Y Y Y
Anytime ticket

eTickets
Key Smartcard
Paper Tickets

 Travelling at any time of the day No time restrictions Passengers who wish to be flexible about the time they travel. Y Y (Minimum fare applies) Y
Season ticket
 Key Smartcard
sTickets
Paper Tickets (paper photocard required)		 Travelling 4 or more times at peak time per week No time restrictions Passengers travelling to work at peak times but also want the flexibility to travel whenever they want Y 16-17 Saver & Job Centre Plus Railcards only Up to 28 days prior on Key cards
For paper tickets - after 12.00 the day before travel
Flexi Season ticket
 Key Smartcard
sTickets		 8 Days of travel in a 28-day period No time restrictions Passengers who still have to go to the office 2/3 times per week Y 16-17 Saver & Job Centre Plus Railcards only Y
Contactless

Apple Pay
Google Pay
Contactless debit/credit card

 Travel wholly within London Travelcard zones 1-9 and selected stations outside London, please check journey planners and Transport for London maps.  This includes a few SE stations* AM Peak 0700-0930
PM Peak 1600-1900		 Passengers travelling about in and about London and to selected stations on the SE network* and are unsure of how much or little travel they will be doing. (Daily/weekly capping available) Through TFL – online account will be needed N N (For travel immediately)
Oyster Oyster card
 Travel wholly within London Travelcard zones 1-9
 AM Peak 0700-0930
PM Peak 1600-1900
 Passengers travelling in and about London but are unsure of how much or little travel they will be doing. (Daily/weekly capping available)
 Through TFL – online account will be needed
 N N (For travel immediately)

*Southeastern Stations that Contactless will be available at outside London: Eynsford, Shoreham Kent, Otford, Bat & Ball, Dunton Green and Sevenoaks – Oyster cards are NOT valid at these stations. 

Tickets

Advance Ticket

If you know when you will be travelling in the next couple of months you can save money by buying an Advance Ticket. You can book them online up to 12 weeks in advance of the date you want to travel.

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Anytime Ticket

Our Anytime Ticket is completely flexible so there are no restrictions on when you can travel to get to your chosen destination. You can even stop off at stations on the way if you like.

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Off-Peak Ticket

Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak Tickets are usually the cheapest option if you have the flexibility to travel outside of peak times.

Flexi Season tickets

Flexi Season ticket

If you are travelling to the office a couple of times a week, our Flexi Season ticket could be the perfect option for your new commute.

season ticket

Season Ticket

If you make the same peak time journey three times a week or more you could save money by buying a season ticket. You can choose between periods that run from one week to a year to suit you.

super off peak

Super Off-Peak ticket

Super Off-Peak Tickets are valid for travel after 10am Monday - Friday, and any time at weekends or Bank Holidays.