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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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I went by Bus, Eurolines company the cheapest in Europe and for the trips of the cities in Europe, I did buy the tickets 2 weeks before and here I had great discounts, so it was 6 hours to reach London, we passed the Eurotunnel too, and it was good and I could sleep successfully!it is more comfortable for me even from trains!the 2 ways ticket coast from Dijon to London :40 £great price huh!
This sounds like an insignificant tip, BUT when traveling by city bus throughout london, you have to wave it down like a taxi. You can only do this at an actual bus stop, but just waiting there is not enough, as many times they will continue past you. Also some routes such as the 25 towards east london are generally overcrowded at which point the bus will not stop to pick up more passengers. Finally, just because the bus schedule says one should be arriving, doesnt mean one will come anytime soon, as clumps of buses sometimes run together meaning the entire hour's worth just passed. Still its a whole lot cheaper than the tube and you get a great view of the city!
I have used both trains and private car to tour the UK. Hiring a car is best way to see all the little villages and back roads. Just remember to drive on the left and use the passing places on one lane roads. One of you will have to tuck your car into the space carved out of the side of the road so you can pass each other, you may even have to back up if you're closer to one. Be careful flying around corners on those narrow roads, you never know when a car is coming in the opposite direction, those hedgerows tend to block the view of road.I used a BritRail pass on a couple of visits and found them excellent. Especially if you're planning on taking long train trips. One three week trip I took had me all over the UK, from Penzance in Cornwall up to west coast of Scotland and south coast of England. The pass paid for itself after a couple of trips. Another website to check for trains is...
When learning about the intricacies of local transport, what works for me is purchasing a multi-trip/multi-day pass which allows me to get on and off wherever, however many times for a given period. This also saves me a bit of hassle for WHEN, not IF, I get lost. All part of the adventure of exploring!
…and if you are in England, and want to visit Spain or Portugal, then you have a ferry between Portsmouth and Bilbao (north of Spain).You can take a ferry (a very good boat of P&O) that takes you directly to Bilbao, departing from Portsmouth. This way you can enjoy a sailing of about 30 hours.The ferry is the “Pride of Bilbao” but this boat sounds more like a cruise than a ferry ! . The ferry leaves Portsmouth in: Tuesdays and Saturdays, at 20:00; and leaves Bilbao in: Mondays and Thursdays, at 12:30
We took the Hop on Hop off bus tours in London and loved it so much we also used it in Denmark & Sweden. We found that it took us to all the sites we where interested in and gave us a break from walking and a little history along the way.Great service
If you are travelling by train from the continent, the best is to use the Eurostar trains from Paris or Brussels to London. Paris to London takes only 2 1/2 hours wich is much quicker then any plane (City Centre - City Centre)The Trains have got first and second class. both are comfortable. In the first class you get a meal or snack served (depending on the time of the day) and of course you've got more room. In second class you can get food from the trolley or in one of the two buffet cars. You need to book the ticket in advance if you want to get one of the discount fares. You will get cheaper fares if you book a return ticket..Before you board the train you need to go through a security check similar to the one at the airport. So you need to get to the station 30 minutes before departure of the train.
Most people know about the famous black cabs of London, but what about the rest of the UK? There are black cabs in some other large towns, but you'll mainly find taxis whixh are ordinary saloon cars, licensed by the local authority (there will be a license plate near the number plate). You can't hail these taxis, though you will often find a 'rank' (a place where they wait for custom) near the local station. Otherwise, you will have to phone them up.The travel rates are set by the local authority too. There will be a meter on the dashboard.....check that it is switched on before you move off. Also check that you have enough money to pay the driver ..... you can ask how much the journey will cost before you start. Expect to pay more after midnight.Don't get into a taxi which does not have license plates .....there are a few which will try to rip you off.Tipping the driver is your choice....
By plane to big hubs like Londons Heathrow/Gatwick or Stanstead, Manchester, Glasgow...the list is almost endless. By ferry from several places in France, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, Ireland, Scandinavia...By Eurostar train from Brussels or Paris. Eurolines coaches from most European cities. National Express and other coach liners are the slowest but cheapest. Trainfares can be confusing to figure out but trains go almost everywhere.
Although by far the most expensive way to get around the capital, upon arriving in this incredible city, you really HAVE to take one of these taxis! The more traditional ones are of course the black ones, but I found this one amusing as it reminded me of home!Dont take a long ride in it as the fare will quickly add up!
The Montague On The Gardens London
5 Reviews and 1067 Opinions The concierge was fabulous, the hotel very grand, and despite the rooms being small they were...
The Balmoral Hotel Edinburgh
5 Reviews and 770 Opinions Two men wearing kilts (or trews) welcome you at the door and an open fire welcomes you in the lobby,...
Radisson Edwardian Manchester Manchester
4 Reviews and 929 Opinions I had a great time there. Stayed due to business 4 nights in the hotel. Staff was great, friendly...
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Q: In mid May we will be traveling from Glasgow to London. I think we have decided we would prefer rail to air for various reasons. ...
A: Hopefully someone local will have the specifics, but on all of my trips to Edinburgh from London, I've not booked in advance and had no issues with travel. Your profile...
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