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Getting around United Kingdom
Between cities
Getting around United Kingdom
Trains link most cities quickly but walk-up fares are high; book Advance tickets or buy a Railcard. Coaches are cheaper and slower; the Highlands suit a car or tour.
Key facts
- Ride-hailing apps: Uber, Bolt, FREENOW.
- Driving: on the left. Visitors may drive on a valid foreign licence for 12 months; carry an IDP if it isn't in English.
- National Rail Enquiries
- Railcards
- National Express coaches
Getting around by place
- LondonGetting around
- EdinburghGetting around
- ManchesterGetting around
- LiverpoolGetting around
- OxfordGetting around
- BathGetting around
- CambridgeGetting around
- GlasgowGetting around
- BrightonGetting around
- Scottish HighlandsGetting around
- Isle of SkyeGetting around
- YorkGetting around
- BristolGetting around
- Lake DistrictGetting around
- CornwallGetting around
- CotswoldsGetting around
Sources
- National Rail Enquiries
- Railcards
- National Express coaches
- US State Department travel advisory
- GOV.UK: Electronic travel authorisation (ETA)
- NHS: Visiting or moving to England
- GOV.UK: Driving in Great Britain on a non-GB licence
- Speedtest Global Index: United Kingdom
- World Bank open data
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