TfL Go: Live Tube, Bus & Rail 4+
Plan journeys around london, designed for ipad.
- #22 in Navigation
- 4.7 • 1.3K Ratings
![](http://exxnode.online/777/templates/cheerup/res/banner1.gif)
Screenshots
Description.
Travel confidently around London with maps and live travel updates on our official TfL app. Check live arrival times for Tube, London Overground, DLR, Elizabeth line and Thameslink trains as well as Trams and IFS Cloud Cable Car. Make step-free journeys and look up station facilities. See on the map when stations and lifts are closed. Walking or cycling? Our reliable journey planner will map a safe route. The app is built around our iconic Tube map. To get started: • Touch the map or search to plan your journey • See the status of all lines • Check how busy each London Underground station is right now • Re-route as you travel - we’ll suggest alternatives • Switch to the step-free map for accessible journeys • Find out when your next train, bus or tram is due • Look up which platform your train will arrive on • See when the stations you want to travel through are quieter • Check out station information and facilities such as toilets Most recently we’ve: • Added more information about station toilets – find out where they are by gender and which ones are accessible and/or with baby changing facilities • Built a new map showing nearby bus stops – making it simple to see where you can catch your bus from • Refreshed the navigation – it’s even easier to get to the features you want Our simple and clear layout is designed to make using the app easy for everyone. Planning your journey: We’ll suggest multiple ways to get to your destination – you pick the one that suits you best. Choose the quickest journey, bus-only or one that’s step-free. Check before you travel: See how the line is running and when to expect your next Tube, bus, train or tram Freedom to explore: Choose the right travel options if you or someone you’re travelling with needs to avoid steps, lifts onto a train or in a station. Bus stops near you: Find the bus stop nearest to where you are, and next bus live arrival information for every route. Available underground via Wi-Fi (or 4G in some places) for live updates on the go. What users have said: “I think that out of all of the transport apps I have owned on my phone, this is by far the best” “I love how clean the design of the app is & how easy it is to use. The best part of the app is it’s simplicity & how it helps you to navigate across London so effortlessly.” “The map is awesome! The ability to zoom in and out and see more/less information as you do so. The station information is really useful and seeing which lines/stations are closed or have delays at a glance is really helpful. It’s also beautifully designed! Very slick, clean, and responsive.” “The app is beautifully designed and free to use. Step free mode also works really well." “This is a must have app … very much worth the wait. Well done TFL.”
Version 1.62.0
Updated launch screen image and some improvements to support future features.
Ratings and Reviews
1.3K Ratings
Provide a symbol table on the app to assist interpretation
If you could provide a symbol table to assist with the interpretation of the map in the app, this would be helpful. Also, finding it hard to interpret the suggested route.
Developer Response ,
Hi, if you zoom right in on the tube map, you'll see the line names beside each line. Thanks for your review!
Needs a map of major bus routes
App Privacy
The developer, TfL , indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Search History
- Diagnostics
Privacy practices may vary based on, for example, the features you use or your age. Learn More
Information
- Developer Website
- App Support
- Privacy Policy
More By This Developer
Santander Cycles
TfL Pay to Drive in London
You Might Also Like
Visit London - Official Guide
London & UK Live Bus Countdown
South Western Railway
London Transport: TfL Live
Heathrow Express
Southeastern: Train tickets
Reimbursements
How to Get a Receipt for Contactless TfL Travel
The London transport system is regarded as one of the best urban transport systems in the world. It may not be perfect, but Londoners have it pretty good all things considered. It’s possible to traverse the city with nothing more than a contactless card, which is just about the easiest way to pay as a passenger. Unfortunately, this can make things a little tricky when it comes to getting a valid digital receipt for travel expenses. Luckily it’s possible to get a TfL receipt sent directly to your TfL account.
In this guide, we’ll explain how to get expense receipts for your contactless journeys around London. We’ll also explain some of the other services TfL offers to make your life easier when it comes to managing travel payments.
![](http://exxnode.online/777/templates/cheerup/res/banner1.gif)
Using contactless payment for London travel
![tfl journey login Using contactless payment for London travel](https://www.getmoss.com/guide/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/TfL-Receipt-2-1024x485.png)
Whether you’re using underground trains, overground trains or buses, you can pay quickly and easily anywhere in London using contactless payment. When contactless payment was first introduced, customers were limited to Oyster cards. Oyster cards were a game changer which allowed commuters to travel around the city on the TfL network with minimal hassle. But they have one main drawback in the sense that they can’t be used anywhere else.
Since 2014, public transport passengers in London have been able to use their contactless bank cards, as well as cards stored in digital wallets, alongside the standard Oyster card. In fact, the number of passengers using contactless debit or credit cards now outnumbers those using oyster cards.
Reimbursements with Moss: More freedom for your team
![tfl journey login tfl journey login](https://www.getmoss.com/guide/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/homepage_hero_EN_blog.webp)
Tax rules for employer-provided Oyster cards
HMRC treats Oyster cards that are provided to employees by their employers in effectively the same way as individual travel tickets for business trips. This is because Oyster cards use a top-up system, and are usually the most cost effective and flexible way for individuals to travel on the TfL network.
If the amount of money provided by the employer is not enough to cover necessary business trip costs, the employee can claim a tax deduction on the additional costs they’ve paid out of pocket. You can find more information about the tax rules surrounding Oyster cards on the gov.uk website .
How to get a receipt for contactless TfL travel
Contactless payment for TfL is no doubt hugely popular with passengers. It makes it easier and more convenient to travel around the capital, particularly if you’re in a rush. But there’s one common area of confusion—obtaining a valid receipt for individual TfL journeys.
Firstly, it can be hard to distinguish individual work-related journeys if you have a monthly or yearly subscription. To claim a tax rebate for business travel, you need to be able to supply detailed records of each and every item you’re claiming.
When you mix business travel and personal travel on the same card or payment method, it can be difficult to isolate specific journeys. You can find out more about the rules and regulations surrounding travel expenses in our travel expenses guide .
Secondly, many employers will not accept transaction statements from banking apps as valid proof of a journey when claiming expenses. This is because transactions on banking apps lack most of the additional data that employers need to verify a payment was made for a specific journey.
Instead you’ll need to get a TfL payment receipt, which you can obtain online with a TfL contactless and Oyster account. We’ll explain how to do this below.
Getting a TfL contactless and Oyster account
![tfl journey login Getting a TfL contactless and Oyster account](https://www.getmoss.com/guide/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/TfL-Receipt-3-1024x485.png)
Having a TfL contactless and Oyster account allows you to perform various actions online, like viewing your purchase history or obtaining refunds for unused credit.
Unless you buy an Oyster card in person at a London underground or overground station, you’ll be asked to set up a TfL contactless and Oyster account when you purchase your Oyster card. Once you’ve opened an account, you’ll be able to add credit to your Oyster card whenever you need.
Alternatively, you can create a TfL contactless and Oyster account without buying an Oyster card. Instead you can simply add a normal contactless debit or credit card to your account and access your transaction records this way.
How to get receipts from your contactless and Oyster account
Go to the TfL website at tfl.gov.uk , and then tap ‘Top up Oyster’ to log in. Tap ‘Sign in’ and enter your details. This will take you to the account overview page where you can select your contactless payment cards or Oyster cards.
![tfl journey login How to get receipts from your contactless and Oyster account](https://www.getmoss.com/guide/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Oyster-account-example-1-1024x497.png)
If you’ve been using a contactless payment card, select the card you want to view on the left hand side of the screen. (This applies to cards you’ve used physically, as well as cards you’ve used through a digital wallet like Apple Wallet ).
Select ‘Journey & payment history’ and you’ll be able to filter and view all of TfL your journeys and payments. You can then download a PDF or CSV file of the receipts for journeys you made during the period you’ve selected. You can also view your transactions if you have an Oyster card linked to your account by selecting ‘Oyster cards’ under the ‘My Account’ menu on the right hand side of your account home screen.
![tfl journey login How to add a contactless card to your oyster and contactless account](https://www.getmoss.com/guide/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Oyster-account-example-2-1024x480.png)
Getting receipts and payment history on the Oyster app
Instead of logging in to your contactless and Oyster account in your browser, you can access all the essential account functionality in the TfL Oyster and contactless app. The app displays all of the contactless payment cards you’ve added to your account.
You can select which card you want to use, and then simply tap on the contactless card reader with your phone whenever you want to pass through a barrier at the station. Your can access your payment and journey history for each card directly from the app, and there’s a handy map of the TfL network in case you get lost in the depths of the tube.
How to update your first generation Oyster card
Unfortunately you won’t be able to access any of the functionality of the Oyster app if you have a first generation Oyster card. First generation Oyster cards are not compatible with the app. However, because they were phased out in 2010, this shouldn’t be an issue for the vast majority of users.
If you’re unsure whether you have a first or a second generation oyster card, simply check the back of the card and look for a ‘D’ in the bottom left hand corner. If your card doesn’t have a ‘D’, it’s a first generation Oyster card. You’ll need to exchange it for a new second generation card to use the app.
Don’t worry about losing any credit you had remaining on your old Oyster card. When you buy a new one and register it on your contactless and Oyster account, you’ll be able to transfer the remaining balance. You’ll also get your deposit back as credit on your account.
Paying for TfL travel with cash
![tfl journey login Paying for TfL travel with cash](https://www.getmoss.com/guide/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/TfL-Receipt-4-1024x485.png)
Since 2012 London buses have been contactless payment only. But you can still buy overground and underground tickets with cash at ticket offices and certain ticket machines. While this makes it easier to get a receipt (you’ll receive a paper receipt as normal when you pay), you actually end up paying more for your fare than you would if you used contactless payment.
Getting TfL receipts as a London road user
Using public transport isn’t the only time you pay when travelling around London. If you’re a road user, you’ll be familiar with the Congestion Charge and Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) charge. These charges were introduced to ease traffic congestion and emissions in the centre of the city, and they’re unavoidable if you have to drive within a certain area.
In most cases, these charges are not tax-deductible because they don’t meet HMRC’s requirements for employee expenses. However, many employers will reimburse you for additional charges you incur on business trips and other work-related travel. If this is the case, your employer will ask you to provide proof of payment of the charge before they reimburse the expense.
Reimburse with Moss: Give freedom to your team
![tfl journey login tfl journey login](https://www.getmoss.com/guide/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/pricing-e1702053384263.png)
To get your receipts, payment history and other information, you’ll need to log in to your London road user charging account. The process is very similar to the contactless and Oyster account as mentioned above.
Go to the TfL website at tfl.gov.uk , and then tap ‘Congestion Charge’ and ‘Sign in’. Unlike paying with an Oyster card, you have to set up a London road user charging account to pay the congestion charge or ULEZ charge.
Once you’ve logged in, go to ‘My account’ on the top right of the page. Scroll down and click on ‘Payment history’ on the left side of the screen. Here you’ll be able to search your past payments and download a summary of your receipts on a month-by-month basis as a PDF or CSV file.
Receipts and travel expenses with Moss
![tfl journey login Receipts and travel expenses with Moss](https://www.getmoss.com/guide/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/TfL-Receipt-5-1024x485.png)
Moss’s spend management platform simplifies the employee expense and reimbursement process with a range of different tools for employers and employees. When it comes to managing and storing receipts, travel-related or not, Moss can save you time and effort. Employees can scan their expenses receipts directly into the Moss app, and managers can review and approve expenses on the go. There’s no need to deal with paper receipts or invoices because Moss digitises the entire process.
Employers can provide each employee or department with their own Moss corporate credit card . This can be specifically for travel, general expenses, or any other business related spend. Moss virtual credit cards can be set with custom cash limits, and controlled directly from the Moss app for full visibility over every pound that’s spent. Team members can store their Moss cards in Apple Wallet and spend directly from their phone using Apple Pay.
Then there’s Moss insights , which displays a range of detailed cashflow data. With aggregated data from across all of your linked accounts, you can ensure you’re always on top of outgoing costs and aware of potential expense cost savings.
Yes, you can get receipts for contactless journeys on TfL using a contactless card or an Oyster card. To do so you need to set up a contactless and Oyster account. This allows you view all of your past journeys and payments that you’ve made to TfL.
To set up a contactless and Oyster account, visit the tfl.gov.uk website, click ‘Top up Oyster’ and follow the instructions on screen.
An Oyster card is a contactless card that passengers can use on the TfL transport network. Users can top up their Oyster card at ticket machines around London, or link it to a bank card using a contactless and Oyster account.
Yes. To do so you’ll need to set up a London road user charging account, which you can do on the TfL website .
Yes. Contactless payment is cheaper than buying individual tickets with cash because contactless travel has a fixed cap per day.
- Latest Posts
Our digital content is for information purposes only and does not constitute legal or tax advice. All content is compiled with the utmost care. However, they do not replace binding advice and are not guaranteed to be correct or complete. We do not assume any liability. For individual advice, please consult a lawyer or tax advisor.
Related Posts
![tfl journey login Business Travel Management: Pain-free Solutions for Companies](https://www.getmoss.com/guide/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/business-travel-management-150x150.png)
Data Protection | Imprint | Terms & Conditions | Cookie Consent
This card is issued by Transact Payments Limited pursuant to licence by Mastercard International Incorporated. Transact Payments Limited is authorised and regulated by the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission. Mastercard is a registered trademark and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated.
![tfl journey login tfl journey login](https://www.getmoss.com/guide/wp-content/plugins/sitepress-multilingual-cms/res/flags/en.png)
![](http://exxnode.online/777/templates/cheerup/res/banner1.gif)
IMAGES
COMMENTS
Schools & young people. Deliveries in London. Urban planning & construction. Taxi & private hire licensing. Suppliers & contractors. Bus operators. Open data users. Coach drivers. Investors.
Plan your journey across the TfL network. Journey planner for Bus, Tube, London Overground, DLR, Elizabeth line, National Rail, Tram, River Bus, IFS Cloud Cable Car, Coach
By registering your contactless or Oyster card to an account you can: Check your fares. View your journey history. See if you have incomplete journeys. Apply for refunds. Get targeted service emails based on your recent travel (you can unsubscribe at any time) Top up your Oyster pay as you go balance and get notifications when it gets low.
Access your Transport for London account to manage services, payments, and apply for discounts and refunds.
Deliveries in London. Advice on making and receiving deliveries, including parking and timing. Information on all forms of transport in London including cycle hire. Routes, maps, plan a journey, tickets sales, realtime traffic and travel updates.
The app is built around our iconic Tube map. To get started: • Touch the map or search to plan your journey. • See the status of all lines. • Re-route as you travel - we'll suggest alternatives. • Switch to the step-free map for accessible journeys. • Find out when your next train, bus or tram is due. • Look up which platform your ...
Fares. Fares. How much it costs and how to pay to travel around London. Find out what's the best ticket for you and how to use contactless and Oyster cards, view fares, check if you can get a refund or replacement and see if you're eligible for free and discounted travel. Contactless and Oyster account.
For contactless payment card refund queries, go to our Contactless and Oyster page. You can either login to your online account, create a new account or use our 7-day unregistered card service. You'll also be able to see your journey history. Information about contactless payment cards is on our Contactless and mobile pay as you go page.
Why use the app? Top up your pay as you go credit and get notifications when it gets low. Check your journey history. See if you have incomplete journeys. Buy adult rate Travelcards and Bus & Tram Passes valid between seven days and 12 months. Get notifications before your Travelcard and Bus & Tram Pass expires.
Screenshots. Travel confidently around London with maps and live travel updates on our official TfL app. Check live arrival times for Tube, London Overground, DLR, Elizabeth line and Thameslink trains as well as Trams and IFS Cloud Cable Car. Make step-free journeys and look up station facilities. See on the map when stations and lifts are closed.
Customers using contactless payment cards in London can now view their journey history on the go following the latest update to the free TfL Oyster and contactless app. Half of all Tube and rail 'pay as you go' journeys in London are now regularly made using contactless payment cards or mobile devices. More than 17 million 'pay as you go ...
Manage your adult Oyster and contactless cards on the move with the app. • Top up pay as you go credit. • Buy adult rate 7 Day, Monthly and Annual Travelcards, and Bus & Tram Passes. • View your Oyster card and contactless journey history. • Check contactless payments. • Check your pay as you go balance and see season tickets.
iPhone Screenshots. Manage your adult Oyster and contactless cards on the move with the app. • Top up pay as you go credit. • Buy adult rate 7 Day, Monthly and Annual Travelcards, and Bus & Tram Passes. • View your Oyster card and contactless journey history. • Check contactless payments. • Check your pay as you go balance and see ...
Get in touch via the TfL Go app through the 'Report an issue' link or in the Settings area. Or call 0343 222 1234 ( charges may apply) or textphone 0800 112 3456. We'll share our open data with other transport apps that you might already be using. Using TfL Go for step-free journeys. Plan your London journey safely and securely.
TfL Go is the 21 st century evolution of the paper pocket Tube map, ... Journey planner will also update to provide more relevant routes. We have worked to ensure that TfL Go works for everyone - through inclusive design principles, coding standards and rigorous user research and testing. We have tested the app in a number of focus groups ...
Contactless. Oyster cards. Official online shop for Oyster card. Order your Travelcard or Bus & Tram Pass, top up Oyster pay as you go, or view your journeys.
Important - if you have an account and register a card, TFL won't show any journeys before the card was registered. If you then try to check the last 7 days as an unregistered customer, your request will be declined with reason the card is already registered and to login to view history.
Screenshots. Travel confidently around London with maps and live travel updates on our official TfL app. Check live arrival times for Tube, London Overground, DLR, Elizabeth line and Thameslink trains as well as Trams and IFS Cloud Cable Car. Make step-free journeys and look up station facilities. See on the map when stations and lifts are closed.
By registering your contactless or Oyster card to an account you can: Check your fares. View your journey history. See if you have incomplete journeys. Apply for refunds. Get targeted service emails based on your recent travel (you can unsubscribe at any time) Top up your Oyster pay as you go balance and get notifications when it gets low.
To get your receipts, payment history and other information, you'll need to log in to your London road user charging account. The process is very similar to the contactless and Oyster account as mentioned above. Go to the TfL website at tfl.gov.uk, and then tap 'Congestion Charge' and 'Sign in'.
Plan your journey and buy train tickets for all rail links with our national Journey Planner. Check departure times and prices.
Congestion Charge. The Congestion Charge is a £15 daily charge if you drive within the Congestion Charge zone 7:00-18:00 Monday-Friday and 12:00-18:00 Sat-Sun and bank holidays. No charge between Christmas Day and New Year's Day bank holiday (inclusive). The easiest way to pay is by setting up Auto Pay. Exemptions and discounts are also available.
Find out if you are eligible for a 60+ London Oyster photocard. Check your eligibility.