London’s Bus and Tram fares sit in TfL’s pay as you go range and compete with Travelcards and Bus and Tram Passes when you want predictable daily travel costs. This covers the Weekend Hopper single fare price and the all day unlimited journeys approach via caps and passes, so you can choose between paying per ride or letting the cap take over once you have made enough trips.
Who is this for?
Bus and tram pricing makes most sense if you are staying on the surface network, hopping between neighbourhoods, or travelling in groups where everyone can tap in with their own contactless or Oyster. The Hopper fare is aimed at short, connected journeys, while the daily cap suits heavier days when you do not want to keep track of each tap.
- Hopper fare: useful for linked bus and tram trips within a short window, so one fare can cover more than one ride.
- Daily caps and passes: better when you expect multiple journeys and want a clear ceiling on spend.