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Tube (Underground, Subway, Metro).   London

Tube (Underground, Subway, Metro)., London

 514 Reviews  you are in the following section of the website: Tickets Fares Section navigation Pages in this section: Tube, DLR and London Overground Bus and tram National Rail River Single fare... 

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Metro/Buses   Manchester

Metro/Buses, Manchester

 53 Reviews  The Manchester Metro-Link is a Tram network that operates in the City Centre and other parts of the Manchester area.It is a very modern network with trams to all parts of the city.It consists of four... 

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Underground   Glasgow

Underground, Glasgow

 14 Reviews  Sometimes known as the 'Clockwork Orange', but more commonly known as the subway, Glasgow's underground system is one of the oldest in the world. Unlike in London, this subway system is very easy to... 

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By Train   Cardiff

By Train, Cardiff

 18 Reviews  I arrived in Cardiff by train from Birmingham. There are frequent train services to and from most major cities in England and Wales. London and Birmingham are only 2 hours away by InterCity. Most... 

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Buses   Birmingham

Buses, Birmingham

 12 Reviews  On 31.7.06 a new FREE bus service started between the three main railway stations (New Street, Moor Street and Snow Hill), Digbeth Coach Station, the Millenium Point and the Markets. The bus is... 

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Buses   Oxford

Buses, Oxford

 28 Reviews  If you are in Oxford for a longer time, you might want to get a weekly pass for the bus. In that case, be careful! There are quite many different bus companies in Oxford, and tickets for one company... 

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Metro   Newcastle upon Tyne

Metro, Newcastle upon Tyne

 20 Reviews  DaySaver Valid for unlimited travel on Metro, Shields Ferry and local rail services (Newcastle to Sunderland) for the whole day. You can one from any ticket machine located on all Metro stations.... 

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Trains   Bath

Trains, Bath

 17 Reviews   I travelled to Bath by train, taking less than 1.5 hours from London’s Paddington Station to Bath Spa. The scenery along the way is very pretty in places, notably the last stretch of the journey... 

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Driving and Car Parking   Cambridge

Driving and Car Parking, Cambridge

 10 Reviews  Usually we fly to London and then either take the train or the coach up to Cambridge. But this time, April 2010, we were helping moving houses, so we had to come by car. The ferry was fine, the sea a... 

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Buses   Belfast

Buses, Belfast

 11 Reviews  The open-top buses takes a 1 ½ hour, 8km round-trip along some of the city's most impressive and evocative sights and includes 21 hop-on/hop-off points. The tour starts at High Street, then visits the... 

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Oyster Cards / Travelcards   London

Oyster Cards / Travelcards, London

 168 Reviews  Let me start off by saying to OysterCard is a must for traveling around London. BUT if you are on a budget, try to walk as much as you can. The prices add up quickly even with an OysterCard and my... 

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Trains   Manchester

Trains, Manchester

 23 Reviews  Due to some insidents we had to go to Liverpool from Manchester. Being a person with Collective transport up the neck I found actually a system to the madness. Managed to get tickets - roundtrip -... 

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Buses   Glasgow

Buses, Glasgow

 22 Reviews  The main train/bus company in Glasgow is First. The other companies are cheaper but less frequent and not widespread. If you have a "permanent" address in Glasgow, go to a newsagent or a bus station... 

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By Bus   Cardiff

By Bus, Cardiff

 21 Reviews  Park and ride for match days- I believe also used as normal park & ride for shoppers on non-match days. Cardiff City Football Club, Leckwith Road. Bus runs into city centre every 5mins or so and takes... 

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Train   Birmingham

Train, Birmingham

 21 Reviews   Many train services run into Birmingham city centre and around Birmingham and surrounding areas. Going by train is the fastest way to get from 1 place to anohter and see Birmingham to the... 

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Trains   Oxford

Trains, Oxford

 13 Reviews  There is no direct trian from Heathrow to Oxford, so rather than take a coach to Reading then change onto a train, why not just take the "airline" coach all the way to Oxford - it runs every 30 mins... 

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Train travel   Newcastle upon Tyne

Train travel, Newcastle upon Tyne

 9 Reviews   Although it is one of England’s most northerly cities, high speed trains mean that you can get to Newcastle in less than three hours from central London. Trains leave from Kings Cross (two an hour... 

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Buses   Bath

Buses, Bath

 7 Reviews  City Sightseeing offers two bus tours, City Centre Tour, and Skyline Tour around Bath. City Centre Tour I took this tour in June 2006. This tour takes you around the city centre including the High... 

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Buses   Cambridge

Buses, Cambridge

 10 Reviews  If you do not like bicycles and you are not staying right in the hart of the town, than buses are your mode of transport. Day rider will set you back £3.50 but will give you feedom of mobility in the... 

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Trains   Belfast

Trains, Belfast

 7 Reviews  Instead of paying for a taxi to take you to/from George Best City Airport do this instead, take the train to Sydenham. You can board at a number of train stations (including Great Victoria Street, in... 

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Public Buses   London

Public Buses, London

 211 Reviews  During our stay, we frequently used the double decker bus, one symbol of London. Of course with the traffic, traveling by bus is slower, but offers an irreplaceable view of London. The icon... 

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Airport   Manchester

Airport, Manchester

 21 Reviews  Manchester Airport is 16 km south west of Manchester's City Centre and has some good transport links, If you do not have anybody to pick you up from the Airport then the best option is the train,... 

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Train   Glasgow

Train, Glasgow

 21 Reviews  Glasgow has two main train stations: Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street, Central being larger in terms of platforms and footfall. Both stations are ideal destinations for those staying in the... 

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By Car   Cardiff

By Car, Cardiff

 8 Reviews  A nightmare to get into and out of on big match days. Check what is happening at the Millenium Stadium before venturing over the Severn toll bridge. CURRENT CHARGES FOR CROSSING THE S.S.C. & M48... 

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Plane   Birmingham

Plane, Birmingham

 13 Reviews  Birmingham has the sixth-busiest airport in the United Kingdom, Birmingham International and is located 7 miles east of the city. The airport has two terminals, the main terminal (Terminal 1) and the... 

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Travel by train in the UK..Bling it or wing it?

by budapest8

Travel by train in the UK is no longer a simple affair and after an abcense of3 years from the old country I was truly a beginner, bacl almost at square one.For example without advance planning a single rail trip can vary in price as muchas a hundred pounds sterling if you leave your journey preparation to the last minuteand have to pay at the moment of travel.There are now some very IMPORTANT new rules if you wish to get the best price.1) Plan your journey well in advance, 1 month or more if possible.2) travel after peak hours after 9.30 am3) search online or ask at railway station to search for the cheapest ticket.4) be flexible with travel times 5) There are many types of rail cards that offer great discounts, For Example Family Rail Card cost 26 pounds for a year but 2 adults and 3 children can use it.66% off childrens fare and 33% of adult fares. Price example is for the single...

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Heathrow - what a pleasant surprise!

by christine.j

In the past I was not too fond of Heathrow airport, as I found it confusing and everything took much longer than in any other airport. But this time I was pleasantly surprised.I arrived in terminal 1, walked to immigration: There were long lines, but several counters were manned and the whole thing took just a few minutes. Great!I then walked to the baggage claim, didn't have to wait long and was out of Heathrow within half an hour.On my way back, I had planned an extra hour - from experience - , but again checking in was so fast and easy - enough machines and enough counters for the baggage drop - the security check was very quick, the gate was announced in time - it was great! This was in August 2009, main holiday season and many,many passengers - what a change from the last times I flew from Heathrow. Wonderful!

Eurostar Website - cheaper buying in Pounds

by jmackey

Want to buy a ticket on the Eurostar via their website? Make sure you check the costs on their website in different currencies. I found the Euro cost was significantly more than the same journey in Pounds.http://www.eurostar.com/dynamic/booking.search?lang=UK&country=UK

Double Deckers, London

by hopang

London double deckers are the most convenient and inexpensive way to travel and see the city of London from the top of the bus - certainly better and more enjoyable than travel by London Underground. The red double deckers which dominate the streets of London are also regarded as tourist attractions by many foreign tourists! As for the locals they are just another means of transportation!Most of the London double deckers are approximately 10 meters long and approximately four meters high with excellent view from the upper deck. Some old model double deckers known as Routemaster introduced in the middle of the 20th century are still in operation in the streets of London. The London double deckers are owned and operated by Transport for London (TfL) which also owns and operates London Underground.

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London Underground

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London Underground is a mass rapid transit system in Greater London and its neighbourhoods such as Essex and Buckinghamshire. It is also known as the Tube due to the tube shape of its tunnels. It was founded in 1863. Thus it is the oldest underground system in the world. London Underground is also one of the busiest underground systems in the world which handles approximately three millions passengers daily.London Underground has a total of 12 lines with approximately 275 metro stations. The total length of track is approximately 400 kilometers which makes it the longest undeground system in the world. Nevertheless approximately 55% of its total network is above ground. London Underground is owned and operated by Transport for London (TfL). Operating hours are between 5.00 a.m. and 1.00 a.m. daily. You may also e-mail to the following address for more information regarding London...

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Gatwick International Airport, West Sussex

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Gatwick International Airport is located in Crawley in West Sussex (formerly known as Surrey), approximately 45 kilometers south of Central London. It is the world's busiest single runway international airport. It handles approximately 35 millions passengers per year! Gatwick International Airport is also the second largest international in the United Kingdom after the main Heathrow International Airport.Gatwick International Airport has two passenger terminals, i.e. North and South terminals. They are linked by a three car monorail transit system which runs in less than five minutes between the two terminals. Approximately 80 airlines operate from Gatwick International Airport serving more than 200 local and international destinations. Gatwick International Airport is operated by BAA (British Airports Authority) Airports Ltd.

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Train travel

by SallyM

See http://www.nationalrail.co.uk for times and fares for all train companies in the UK. You can also book tickets on this site. The fare structure has recently been 'simplified' so that there are now only 3 types of ticket:Anytime: where you just turn up at the station at any time and buy a ticket for the next train. These are the most expensive.Off-peak: Cheaper tickets for less busy trains (i.e not rush-hour) - you can just turn up and buy these at the station on the day of travel, but your choice of trains will be more restricted.Advance: single (one-way) tickets offering cheaper fares on many longer distance journeys. You must book in advance and travel on a specific train service.Unless travelling from a small rural station without a ticket office, always make sure you have a ticket before getting on the train, or you may be charged a penalty fare.Note also that the charge for use...

National Express - worst service ever!

by Quartzy

National Express is, it seems, the biggest coach service provider around the UK. According to its website, it actually covers all Europe or so. But don't be fooled. National Express only covers the UK - other providers are taking care of the other regions. So when their website tells you that a 28-days pass allows you to get on any National Express coach, they're lying. Because when you check whether they go to Ireland, and the website tells you they do, what it's not telling is that the bus that actually goes there is an Ulsterbus service. So you can't use your pass. Actually, even if you're trying to get to Northern Ireland, which, last time I checked, was in the UK, you won't be able to use your pass EVEN THOUGH you're buying the ticket in an National Express office.Plus, you can only get on a coach that's not fully booked. We knew that, but it's only after trying to get on two...

Travel by road

by uglyscot

Britain is quite well covered by major highways, called motorways usually designated by M and a number- M1 , M4, etc. Other large roads are designated with A5, A245 etc, while less important minor roads are B 165 etc.Travellers on Motorways should always make sure they have full tanks as service stations on some routes may be quite far apart. The same goes for toilet facilities and cafes. I remember one trip from Scotland to Wales via Norwich and London, when we got lost somewhere near Lincoln/Norfolk area. We drove for hours unable to find anywhere to relieve our bladders or refill our stomachs because it was getting very late, around midnight.Most service areas have fuel and some even have accommodation. Restaurants and restrooms [toilets] and some shops are also to be found .

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UK Rail Travel

by Wowmoment

Travel by rail in the UK can be very expensive but there are bargains and offers to be had. The system is rather complex and hard to understand, even for those of us who live here!This is the place to start http://ojp.nationalrail.co.uk/en/pj/jpHave some specifics in mind eg date, destination. But I have found that being flexible with times can save money. Britain is not a dangerous place, so arriving early or late is not a problem. Just check out that transport from the station will be available at your arrival time. June 2008 - there are a lot of closures on the rail network due to maintenance work, well worth checking before you travel.

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