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Holidaying in UK - Multiple Travel Options to Choose From

The birthplace of eminent personalities like Shakespeare and unforgettable The Beatles, the United Kingdom (UK) is not only a great place for holiday or vacation, but is a global frontrunner in terms of economic development, finance and eclectic culture. Home to the capital – London, UK has a perfect picture with colours of insightful museums, jaw-dropping scenic beauty, great cuisine eateries and cool bars, mesmerising castles, historic landmarks and much more.

An amalgamation of major counties - England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland - the island nation proudly owns world renowned universities at Oxford and Cambridge in north-western Europe. Being a relatively small country, it’s not difficult to see the beautiful tourist attractions out there. Having a strong and well knit network of roads, airways, railways and waterways, the UK offers you multiple travel options to make your holiday economic as well as a memorable one.

Public Transport is the Way

Using public transport to travel across the UK is easy and economical. Places like London, Newcastle and Glasgow have underground system – the Tube. Other cities have reliable bus and train services that offer great amenities on board to make your journey as comfortable as possible. You can choose trams to travel to Edinburgh, Manchester and Nottingham. Walking down the pedestrian-friendly lanes will be more insightful and fun.

Buses Offer Enjoyable Rides

Travelling by buses is adventurous and economical. You can enjoy the beauty at countryside while having splendid time with family or friends. National Express Coaches make thing s easier for you in this regard. The British coach operator has a nationwide connectivity with more than 1,200 destinations on its list. They also offer online ticketing system, great deals on bus fares and add on services to make your travel the best with them. Another operator, Megabus UK, also has a nationwide network, starting its booking from as meagre as £1. The sleeper coaches (with beds) are convenient, comfortable and fun for a fun-filled experience.

There is huge range of types of buses in the UK - they include driver-operated double-deckers, smaller single-deckers and sleeper coaches.

Train Travel – Cheap and Fast

Travelling to any of Britain's major cities is most easy and accessible via trains. Britain’s rail network is being served by more than 20 private train operators since 1995; though the government makes sure they work in tandem as National Rail. Train travel not only makes your movement swift, but also allows you to enjoy the natural beauty as you pass by the suburbs. In case you plan to travel a lot by train, it is a good option to invest in rail pass. You avail cheaper train tickets to your destination if you book well in advance (bookings open around 3 months prior to the departure date) or opt for slower/ non-direct trains. The train operators keep coming up with various deals and offers on train tickets to make the passengers feel even more delighted.

Train travel is recommended for family or group holidaying. Its speed, comfort, connectivity and accessibility to city centres help you have an interrupted travel across various cities. Train stations everywhere, are modernised, well equipped with staff and self-vending ticket machines.

The London Underground

The one of its kind, the celebrated, underground network in London, known as the Tube, has a massive connectivity serving over 270 stations. The Tube is color coded, with every station marked with the famous London Underground roundel logo. The London Tube plies everyday (except the Christmas Day), starting from 5:30 am. There are fewer tubes on Sundays and public holidays.

Hire a Car

If you are looking out for more of privacy and cosy travel, you can even choose to hire a car. Car rentals are available at major airports, large train stations and city centre outlets. You can choose to drive through the smooth roads or avail radio taxi services, the services being offered by number of licensed operators across the country.

Other Options

You can even prefer to be more adventurous and opt for bike, narrowboat or horse. The picturesque local transport modes, like the rowing-boat ferry between Southwold and Walberswick on the Blyth Estuary or larger car ferries for the islands can make your holiday full of fun and leisure.

Another great and greener option is cycling down the lanes of the towns and cities. You can choose the local market spree or vicinity excursion to be covered ton two wheels. Many of the city roads in the UK have dedicated cycle lanes and have their respective traffic lights.

Last but Not the Least – Flights

Booking flight tickets from one destination to other is simple and easy. Majority of the airports are home to cab or coach services, thus helping you reach your hotels or precise destination easily. The air network in the UK is one of the most hi-tech and passenger friendly, with number of luxurious services on board.