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Minimum fares

For all journeys made at or before 10am Monday to Friday, a minimum fare applies (except at weekends, on public holidays, or during July or August).  This applies to all tickets except the Off-Peak Day Travelcard (London Zone 1-6) which has separate minimum fare conditions.

The minimum fare is either £8.00 or £16.00 depending on the type of ticket being purchased.  Most will be £8.00, but the following ticket types have a minimum fare of £16.00: Anytime Day, Anytime, European Open Returns.

For example: If an undiscounted Single ticket costs £8.50 and the normal 1/3 saving makes the fare £5.60, you will have to pay the minimum fare of £8.00.

If an undiscounted Anytime costs £27.00, then you will get the full 1/3 saving as the discounted fare of £17.80 is higher than the £16.00 minimum fare.

If you travel regularly before 10am, then a weekly or monthly season ticket may be more appropriate (Railcard discount on these tickets not applicable).

Off-Peak Day Travelcards (All Zones only):
Before 10am Monday to Friday (except on public holidays, in July and August) the minimum fare is £8.00.  At and after 10am on Monday to Friday and as advertised on Saturdays, Sundays, Public Holidays and during July and August the minimum fare is £4.80.