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[email protected] · June 22nd 13, 08:54 PM posted to uk.transport.london

In article ,
(Kai Borgolte) wrote:

I'm a bit confused regarding ticket options. We (two adults) will arrive
monday around 11 am in Gatwick. Our first destination is Sutton, then
our room in Bethnal Green and probably a trip to the Westend. I found an
Offpeak Day Travelcard (FCC only) is 13 GBP each. Is this OK, when we
leave Gatwick with a Thameslink train, then change in Croydon?

The travelcard bit doesn't care which train company you use within the
zones. So an FCC-only limit can apply outside London only.

Return on Friday will be similar: start (offpeak) in Bethnal Green, some
random trips within London zones, then Thameslink to Gatwick. May we use
the 13 GPB ticket outwards only? When and where to buy?

That'll be more complicated. I think the best option will be the same ticket
as from Gatwick, using the return half only. You'd buy it at Gatwick when
you arrive or online. I'm not certain that's valid, though. Perhaps someone
here can see a snag, or not?

Thanks, Kai Borgolte, Bonn

Enjoy your visit.

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Colin Rosenstiel