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TfL Hikes Peak Fares Amid Frozen Travelcard Prices

3/2/2026

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  • Transport for London (TfL) raised fares for Underground, Overground, Docklands Light Railway, and Elizabeth Line on March 1, 2026.
  • Peak pay-as-you-go fares for Zone 1 rose from £2.90 to £3.10.
  • Travelcard prices remain frozen until 2027.
  • Commuters can save a third on off-peak Tube journeys by linking a railcard to an Oyster card at a station with both cards.
  • Last year, a railcard user saved £163 on rail travel.