First journey, Transfer, Stop: choose by your route, party and the exact product conditions.
Photo: reverendlukewarm / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Resized; listing thumbnail cropped.
Compare at a glance
| Option | Best fit | Check before booking |
|---|---|---|
| First journey | Starting the applicable period | Correct tap and payment |
| Transfer | Another eligible bus or tram | Current Hopper conditions |
| Stop | Boarding in the right direction | Route and live operation |
Choose the option that fits your journey
Read TfL’s current Hopper rule and use the payment method required for matching the journeys. An applicable transfer window is different from a unlimited pass for every London mode. Check the route number and stop direction before boarding.
Read the detail that changes the booking
A stop with the same street name can serve the opposite direction. Compare the destination and current service information, and leave time for the onward journey. Do not assume a physical card and a phone-wallet version will be treated as the same payment token.
Keep the final confirmation available
Use the linked operator or seller information for your travel date. Save the selected product, address or meeting point and the terms that apply to your party. Source review dates are separate from publication dates: an English edition is not a claim that a price or service remains unchanged. Leave a practical margin before any fixed onward departure.
Before you book
- First journey: Correct tap and payment
- Transfer: Current Hopper conditions
- Stop: Route and live operation
- Travel date, participant or guest eligibility and final conditions
Common questions
Does this page show live availability?
No. It is a sourced planning comparison. The linked operator and the selected booking product provide the current availability and terms.
Is this a firsthand review?
No. It explains published information and editorial planning choices; it does not claim firsthand use or guarantee the outcome of a booking.
Sources and booking conditions
- tfl.gov.uk — operator, destination or property information
- tfl.gov.uk — operator, destination or property information
English edition published 2026-10-03. Source review date inherited from the original guide: 2026-10-03. Editorial recommendations are not firsthand reviews or live quotes. Check current prices, availability and conditions before purchase.