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Old August 18th 09, 03:27 PM posted to uk.transport.london
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On Aug 7, 4:36*pm, Martin Deutsch wrote:

On Aug 7, 1:34*pm, "Ian F." wrote:
Would anyone happen to know - and please don't go to a lot of trouble to
find out - which option would be cheaper:


1. Using my Oyster PAYG for everything today, except a single journey from
Victoria to Clapham Junction that I have to do for which I would buy a paper
ticket.


2. Buying a Z1-4 Travelcard and using that all day.


It's a little hard to say without knowing more details about
"everything today", but I can tell you that Oyster PAYG capping, and a
Victoria costs 50p less than the equivalent Travelcard, [...]


^^^ I'm guessing that the nonsensical phrase "and a Victoria" in teh
above sentence isn't supposed to be there, right?!

[...] and a Victoria
- Clapham Junction single is £2.40 - so the chances are, you're better
off with a day travelcard.


Agreed.