Transport

Introduction

In London, we can use different modes of transportations. We can go around not only the centre of London but also the suburbs. Here we are talking about basic information about transport in London, alternative forms of transport in London and trips from London.

Basic Info about Transport in London

There are many transports in London. Two of the most popular transports are the Tube and buses. In London, the Tube is formed of thirteen lines. The Tube divided area into nine zones. So many people use the Tube every day. Speaking of buses, they have twenty-two routes in central London.

So what important is that to get Oyster card. Oyster is the cheapest way to pay for single journeys on bus, the Tube, tram, DLR, London Overground and National Rail Services in London. When you have it you can get a great deal of discounts. For example, if you are over eighteen students you can save 30% on travel when compared to the standard Oyster card.

To get Oyster card you have to line up at the station or you can also apply on website. It can be topped up at a machine, online or window in any the Tube station. If you use the Tube or buses regularly you should buy season tickets. The Tube and buses with Oyster card is very convenient to go around in Lonodn.

Alternative forms of transport

We strongly recommend that go around by walk in London.

If you go to school by walk, you can see many the tourist sites. For example, The Buckingham palace, Trafalgar Square, and Westminster Abbey. In spring, there are so beautiful flowers in the park. 

In the addition, you can discover some nice place and shops that we cannot find out on guidebooks if you walk. You can also enjoy finding your original routes.

In London, so many people go to walk by walking.

They through park and get past tourist sites. But in the time of rush hour, they speed past their way paying no attention to these beautiful places.

“Barclays cycle hire” is the convenient way of transport in London.

To hire a cycle you will need to pay ￡45 per year. Then you can make unlimited journeys of fewer than 30 minutes each without paying any usage charges.

One of the big advantages of this system is convenience.

You can pick up and drop off a bicycle, wherever and whenever you want.

And there are many docking points and thousands of bicycles for people to use.

Traffic rules are not same with Japan and London. In London, we treat bicycle the same as car. Therefore, if you want to ride a bicycle, you have to put on helmet and pay attention to car. Bicycle is like riding a bicycle for the type of cycling.

 

Trips

Because Britain is the one of most lively and beautiful countries in the world, we recommend going out of London to see many other wonderful things. As we mentioned above, London has many good transport. So it is not difficult to go out and look around other cities. You can choose your favourite ways of travel. Here we suggest some places you should visit.

Many of people in England and form other countries tell that Brighton is the one of most beautiful and wonderful place to visit. Brighton is compact city so that you can walk around to see a lot of things. For example, very historical buildings such as the Royal Pavilion and Preston Manor, beautiful seaside of Brighton Pire or cultural place like Hove Museum. You can enjoy a lot more. Getting to Brighton is just under an hour by trains, about 45 minutes by cars or half an hour by aeroplanes.

Also, Liverpool is one of the most famous cities. It is famous for football team or some really popular Rock bands. Many famous people were born in Liverpool. Its atmosphere is great too. So Liverpool is good place to enjoy culture, history, music, sport and of cause shopping and eating. It is also easy to get there from London. Virgin Trains now offer a direct high speed service from the centre of London in a little over two hours.

Conclusion

As we explained before, London has good transport systems. That also mean it is good to go anywhere you want. At first you may have confused because there are so many ways, lines or rotes that you can choose. However once you get used to use them, they are so convenient. Please find out your favourite ways to make your life enrich.

Sayo Kuroyanagi

Yurie Tanaka