Travel In The UK






 

LONDON

London has a variety of transport options which are generally easy to use, including the famous London taxis, double decker buses and the tube.  Most of the transport options are operated by London Transport who have more information on times and fares.

At first glance the London underground (or tube) may look confusing, however within a few hours you will be an expert.  The present day underground map is basically the same map that was designed by Harry Beck and first used by the public in 1933 with individual lines and interchanges easily identified.  A word of warning though, they stop running about midnight and start again about 6am.

Buses are frequent on most routes and riding the famous London red double deckers to and from work is one of the novelties of living in London (if you can get on in peak hour).

The Docklands Light Railway (DLR) is a fast electric driverless train system in the Eastern suburbs of London.  The river is also a public transport option and you have great views of famous London icons such as Tower Bridge and Big Ben.

OUTSIDE LONDON

Oxford, Stonehenge, the Lakes District, York, Edinburgh and Wales are just a few of the many places in the UK that are worth seeing and with Sonographers Medical you will have the opportunity to work there too.  For information on places to stay around the UK, check out the hostels at TNT magazine or YHA in the UK

British Rail has an extensive network which is a simple option to get around the UK.  You can plan your journey by logging onto the National Rail website or phoning 08457 484 950 where you'll find travel times and pricing information. 



The National Express Coach Service is a less expensive alternative to rail services.



Other options include a multitude of discount flights and car hire.