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London Trams (Croydon)
A tram network centred on Croydon, reaching Wimbledon, Beckenham and New Addington. It sits inside the TfL fare system but is priced like a bus rather than like the Underground, which makes it unusually cheap.
Which ticket should you buy?
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Ticket options
Single
£1.75
Best for Any tram journey
The bus and tram flat fare, regardless of distance.
Hopper fare
Free
Best for Changing tram to bus
Unlimited bus and tram journeys within one hour of the first tap cost nothing extra.
Bus & Tram daily cap
£5.25
Best for A day of local travel
Applies automatically. Cheaper than any Underground cap.
Bus & Tram Pass, 7 days
£24.70
Best for Longer local stays
Covers all London buses and trams but no rail.
Travelcard, Zones 1–6
£15.90 daily cap
Best for Combining trams with the Underground
Tram journeys count towards the standard Travelcard caps.
Fares checked May 2026. Confirm on the operator’s own fares page before you buy.
Where you tap
Tap in only. One tap at the start of the journey covers it — there is nothing to tap on the way out.
Is the day ticket worth it?
Comparing the Single at £1.75 with the Bus & Tram daily cap at £5.25. The day ticket becomes the cheaper choice from your third journey onwards.
| Journeys in a day | Singles cost | Against the day ticket |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | £1.75 | £3.50 cheaper |
| 2 | £3.50 | £1.75 cheaper |
| 3 | £5.25 | exactly the same |
| 4 | £7.00 | £1.75 more |
How to pay
- Contactless or Oyster — touch in only at the stop
- No cash, and no ticket machines that take notes
Concessions
- Under 11s travel free.
- 11–15 Zip Oyster photocard holders travel free on trams.
- 16–17 Zip holders pay half the adult fare.
Worth knowing
- Touch in at the stop before boarding — there is nothing to tap on the tram itself, and no touch out.
- At £1.75 flat, the tram is the cheapest rail-based travel anywhere in London.
- East Croydon connects straight into fast mainline trains to central London and Brighton.
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Common questions
- How much is a single on the London Trams?
- The cheapest single listed is £1.75 (Single).
- Is a day ticket worth it on the London Trams?
- It pays for itself on your third journey. The Bus & Tram daily cap costs £5.25 and the Single £1.75, so 3 singles come to £5.25.
- Do I need to tap out on the London Trams?
- Tap in only. One tap at the start of the journey covers it — there is nothing to tap on the way out.
- Can I pay with a contactless card on the London Trams?
- Yes. Contactless or Oyster — touch in only at the stop.
- What do children pay on the London Trams?
- Under 11s travel free.