Red double-decker buses, mysterious Stonehenge, Greenwich Meridian line - this is all a country of fog and rain. A trip to the UK is a great opportunity to learn amazing things and improve your spoken English.
London Transport
Tickets for transport in the capital can be purchased at automated ticket offices at metro stations or at street stops. You can buy a ticket directly from the driver.
On the routes, cars operate from about four in the morning until late (1:00) at night. "Rush hour" falls on 7: 30-9: 30 and 16: 30-18: 30. It is better not to travel at this time, as the transport is overcrowded. Night buses run around London. You can identify them by the N prefix on the number. All night routes meet at Trafalgar Square. On Sunday, transport starts at 7:00 am and ends at 12:00 am.
But the most convenient way to get around London is by metro. For convenience, you can buy travel cards, which are also valid for trips by land transport.
Taxi
Here you are offered two types of taxis:
- Black cabs. Very comfortable but expensive. The calculation of the cost of the trip is strictly according to the counter. You will have to pay 1.8 pounds for landing, plus 72 pence for each kilometer. It is customary to tip here - 10% of the price. The fact that the car is free is indicated by a yellow light.
- The cheaper option is minicab. Taxi orders are accepted exclusively by phone. Payment for the trip by agreement.
Tram
If double-decker buses are known all over the world, then few people have heard of the same trams. But now they have been rebuilt and run south of the city, serving the Croydon area.
Public transport
The main bus carrier of the country is National Express. An extensive network of routes connects all the main cities of the country.
If you want a little local exoticism, then by all means take a trip on one of the postal buses. They belong to the Royal Mail and in remote areas, in addition to letters, they sometimes also carry passengers.
Railways
It is quite interesting to travel around the country by train. The Teifi Valley Railway runs through the Teifi River valley. Wales is served by the Ffestiniog Railway. But the most exciting ride will be the ride on the Snowdon Mountain Railway.
Water transport
The continent and the cities of Great Britain are connected by numerous ferry crossings and plying ships. The ferry will cost 60-166 pounds if ferried by car. For an adult passenger, the ticket price will be in the range of 29-25 pounds. Discounts are provided for students, children and seniors. At the same time, the fare depends on the season, total distance, time of day and the type of transported transport.
The Thames is also navigable.
