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 The Routemaster by Mariajoy
Heritage route 9 Stops are:
Royal Albert Hall
Knightsbridge
Piccadilly Circus
Trafalgar Square
Charing Cross
Strand
Aldwych
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Heritage route 15 stops are:
Trafalgar Square
Charing Cross
Strand
Fleet Street
St Paul’s Cathedral
Monument
Tower Hill
Tickets
The TfL website states:
Standard fares will apply on both services, and all valid Bus Passes, Travelcards, Freedom Passes, Oyster cards and Saver Tickets will be accepted. Both routes will operate every fifteen minutes, between 0930 and 1830, seven days a week."
Sounds great! I shall definitely be taking a ride next time I am in the city! Leave a Comment
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 Me & Bigbus by gilabrand
There are two routes to choose from: the Red Tour or the Blue Tour (the buses are marked), which cover different parts of the city. The Big Bus operates every day of the year except Christmas Day. Leave a Comment Theme: Bus
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 me boarding a Routemaster
Bus by sue_stone
Unfortunately they are fazing them out and they won't be around for much longer......so ride one while you still can!! Leave a Comment
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Although you no longer see the iconic Routemaster buses on London’s streets, you see plenty of others, mostly in the traditional bright red. In recent years there has been a policy of introducing more buses, and encouraging a reduction in the number of cars through the congestion charge. This makes travelling by bus in the city an attractive option – it’s reasonable value and unlike the tube you can see where you’re going and enjoy the sights along the way. But you’re still likely to encounter traffic jams, so I wouldn’t choose the bus if in a hurry.
If you do want to catch a bus in central London, look out for the bus stops where you should find plenty of information about the routes that pass that spot, and often about others in the area too. For complete route information though, download a map from the website below.
Once you know what route you want to take, you’ll need to buy a ticket, and in central London that means buying one in advance (in the suburbs you can pay the driver). There are machines at each stop but they don't all give change so make sure you carry some coins. It’s cheaper to buy an all-day pass if you’re going to be making lots of journeys, or even better, if you’re in town for more thana couple of days and plan to use the tube as well, get an Oyster (see my tube tip).
By the way, some of the routes pass so many famous sights they make a good value alternative to the sightseeing buses. Try the number 11 – you can start in the west in Chelsea, travel the famous Kings Road, hop off in Victoria for a short detour on foot to see Buckingham Palace, then return to the bus and head east past Westminster Cathedral, Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament, to Trafalgar Square. From there the route follows the Strand and another famous street, Fleet Street, to St Paul’s Cathedral and the City of London, where it finishes.
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First of all, let me point out that the Brits drive on the wrong side of the road. The correct side ole chaps is to drive on the right. I think it is terribly inhospitable to expect we tourists to have to look right when crossing a road. It's just not normal. Blimey!
Aaaaand!! What's happened to all the old Double-Decker Buses. Now all you see are these new fandangled things, a poor imitation of the old beloved Red Double-Decker ROUTEMASTERS on which you hopped on and held on for dear life. Now that was a bus!
Though most prefer to take the tube, Buses have the advantage of being able to look around as you travel. Leave a Comment Theme: Bus
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The traditional London Bus - the red double-decker Routemaster - is a famous symbol of London!
The Routemaster is distinct for having a platform on the back and no door. You jump on and hold tight. A conductor comes around and collects your fare. The Routemaster has been going strong in London for over 50 years. The sound of its diesel roar is part of London, like the rattle of the London taxi, or the whine of the Tube.
These buses are rapidly being replaced because they are 'dangerous'. Instead you will have a modern single-decker, or a European style 'bendy' bus. OK, it is true that it is difficult for pushchairs and impossible for wheelchairs to get on the old double-deckers. The new buses solve that problem.
Forget the Underground and catch a bus while you are in London. You will see where you are going and where you have gone. Slowly, I admit! The day bus-pass for the whole of London is only about 3 GBP and can be bought at newsagents.
STOP PRESS: Its all over! The last Routemaster ran its final route in November 2005. Luckily there are a few 'Heritage Routes' which run the Routemaster through the centre of the city. And hey, with no conductors it is now easier to fare-dodge ;-) Leave a Comment
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 Up close and personal:
Oxford Street by pedersdottir
Pre-recorded narration in 8 foreign languages also is available.
You may purchase tickets at the designated Big Bus Stops all around London, in the office on Buckingham Palace Road, or online.
The cost is 17 pounds for adults - 8 pounds for children. (Slightly cheaper online.) Your all-day ticket is a free pass to cruises on the Thames as well: look for the Big Red Cruiseboat at either Westminster Pier or Tower Pier. Boats run daily every 30 minutes. Leave a Comment Theme: BusPhone: 44(020) 7233-9533Website: www.bigbus.co.uk Other Contact: 48 Buckingham Palace Rd. SW1
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 bus 55 travelling from East
London to Oxford C by RhineRoll
Hey, and wheelchair users can use the buses FREE OF CHARGE :-))
For those who need to buy bus tickets, a single within the London tariff zone costs 1,50 pounds. A day's pass is 3,50, other travel cards are available as well. NOTE: At some specially marked bus stops, you need to buy your ticket in advance, the bus driver won't sell you one. This is done in order to speed up the travelling time at buses, so expect this to happen at very crowded bus stops. Pretty much speaks for buying a days pass if you ask me... Leave a Comment
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London by bus - fares from Jan 2009
Buses in London now operate on a flat cash fare of £2.00 (£1 with Oyster pay as you go) for any journey anywhere in London. That can be one stop or the whole length of the route.
There is no transit/transfer facility on London buses. If you change bus you have to buy another ticket.
Most visitors to London will find that a TravelCard is the most convenient and best value transport ticket as this covers tubes, buses, trains and the DLR.
You can also get Bus Passes, which are valid on all bus routes (and the Croydon Tramlink). A one-day Bus Pass costs £3.80. If you have an Oyster card, bus fares are £1 (up to a daily maximum £3.30).
On most routes within the central London Pay Before You Board area you are now supposed to have a ticket before you board the bus - you cannot pay the driver. This only applies in a fairly small area. You can tell by looking at the bus stop sign - if the route numbers are on a yellow background then you have to pay before you board. There will be ticket machines next to the bus stop. Of course, if you have a valid TravelCard, Bus Pass, or Oystercard you can use those on any bus anywhere in London operated for TfL. They all show the LT circle with a line through it.
It is worth remembering that, since there are no bus fare zones any more, all TravelCards are valid for any bus trip anywhere in London, no matter which zones the card is valid for. Leave a Comment
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 Getting around by bus by irisbe
Sometimes the bus get stuck in traffic and it takes longer to get you to the place you want to go. On some parts the bus can drive on its own lane, often shared with cycling lanes.
If there are different busses stopping at the same stop you need to indicate the approaching bus driver that this is the bus you intend to take, if not they might just pass by without halting.
For more information about getting around by bus have a look at the official bus schedule.
Prices can differ from company to company and along the distance.
With a day ticket bus/metro you just have to show your ticket and get on.
If you want to pay cash be sure you have the exact change. Leave a Comment
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