Transport & getting around in the UK
The transport system in the UK is extensive with trains and buses linking all major cities and towns. For all your train travel requirements visit www.nationalrail.co.uk.
Airports are dotted all over the UK and access to these is very good. The Tube in London is the most convenient and efficient way of commuting around the capital, as traffic can be a problem.
Airports are dotted all over the UK and access to these is very good. The Tube in London is the most convenient and efficient way of commuting around the capital, as traffic can be a problem.
Oyster Cards are a cost effective travel pass which you can buy for regular use on the tube. For more information visit www.tfl.gov.uk
The UK has a large second hand car market and if you shop around good bargains can be found. A car needs to have car insurance, road tax and an MOT (Ministry of Transport) certificate before it is allowed on the road. www.autotrader.co.uk is a worthwhile site to visit if you decide the purchase of a car is necessary for where you are locating. A reasonable car can be purchased for under £1,000.
In all cases an A-Z map of your local area is essential.
The UK has a large second hand car market and if you shop around good bargains can be found. A car needs to have car insurance, road tax and an MOT (Ministry of Transport) certificate before it is allowed on the road. www.autotrader.co.uk is a worthwhile site to visit if you decide the purchase of a car is necessary for where you are locating. A reasonable car can be purchased for under £1,000.
In all cases an A-Z map of your local area is essential.
These can be purchased at most bookstores, garages and local shops. If you have online access, www.journneyplanner.gov.uk and www.streetmap.co.uk are useful websites for finding your way around.
Taxis are generally easy to come by. In larger cities you will see the familiar black cab, which will stop if you hail it in the street. A mini cab cannot stop for you on the street so will need to be pre booked or collected from a taxi rank. Beware of unlicensed mini cabs especially in bigger cities - many of these drivers have no licences, no insurance and their cars are not roadworthy. Always be suspicious of very low fares and check if the driver has registration documents in their cab.
