Let’s get the boring bit out of the way (but I promise it’s not that boring). A Zone 2 to 4 Travelcard Weekly lets you roam freely across zones 2, 3, and 4—but not Zone 1 (central London). Think of it as a donut without the hole? No, wait—it’s the donut hole? Actually, it’s the middle part: you get the juicy jam (Zone 3) and the sprinkles (Zone 4), but you skip the crusty center (Zone 1).
I know, it sounds weird. But here’s the trick: most people don’t need Zone 1 daily. You work from home now, right? Or your office is in Canary Wharf (Zone 2) or Hammersmith (Zone 2). You live in Zone 4 because the rent is lower and you have a balcony. This card is your loyalty badge to the outer boroughs.
Let’s do the math: a single Zone 2-4 peak fare is about £2.80. If you travel four times a week, that’s over £11. The weekly travelcard is around £27. You need to make ten journeys to break even. But most of us sneak in a few extra trips—coffee runs, doctors’ appointments, that friend in Clapham—and suddenly you’re saving.
