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There is no doubt contactless, especially offpeak, is substantially cheaper. As commented above, touching in at Liverpool Street Pre 7pm, then out and in at Paddington will ‘fuse’ the journeys. Easily avoided by the use of two cards! In general though, since discovering the offpeak trick 18 months ago I deliberately have a ‘long’ day when I do go up to town (touching in before 6.30am and after 7pm on the return) as it makes the journey much cheaper!
One other thought if you’re not in a desperate rush (or perhaps would like a late night snack) returning home. It’s possible to travel for £3.40 to Hayes. So if you’re ever stuck on an Elizabeth line train, you can hop off, enjoy Hayes town centre, then touch back in on a different card. To twyford, the train fare is £5.50; I suspect it’s similarly cheaper to Reading. Thus generating a subsidy of £2.40 from TfL» (Transport for London - about) to invest in Hayes’ amenities!
One other thought if you’re not in a desperate rush (or perhaps would like a late night snack) returning home. It’s possible to travel for £3.40 to Hayes. So if you’re ever stuck on an Elizabeth line train, you can hop off, enjoy Hayes town centre, then touch back in on a different card. To twyford, the train fare is £5.50; I suspect it’s similarly cheaper to Reading. Thus generating a subsidy of £2.40 from TfL» (Transport for London - about) to invest in Hayes’ amenities!
That is a great tip thanks.
Yes, I only go into the office once a week, so making the most of the outside world and saving money is a double bonus!
