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Travelling by bus and train

At the bus or train station

where's the ticket office?
where are the ticket machines?
 
what time's the next bus to ...?
Camden
what time's the next train to ...?
Leeds
 
can I buy a ticket on the bus?
can I buy a ticket on the train?
 
how much is a ... to London?
single
return
first class single
first class return
 
I'd like a ... to Bristol
single
return
child single
child return
senior citizens' single
senior citizens' return
first class single
first class return
 
are there any reductions for off-peak travel?
 
when would you like to travel?
when will you be coming back?
 
I'd like a return to ..., coming back on Sunday
Newcastle
 
which platform do I need for ...?
Manchester
is this the right platform for ...?
Cardiff
 
where do I change for ...?
Exeter
you'll need to change at ...
Reading
 
can I have a timetable, please?
 
how often do the buses run to ...?
Bournemouth
how often do the trains run to ...?
Coventry
 
I'd like to renew my season ticket, please
 
the next train to arrive at Platform 2 is the 16.35 to Doncaster
Platform 11 for the 10.22 to Guildford
the next train to depart from Platform 5 will be the 18.03 service to Penzance
 
the train's running late
the train's been cancelled

On the bus or train

does this bus stop at ...?
Trafalgar Square
does this train stop at ...?
Leicester
 
could I put this in the hold, please?
 
could you tell me when we get to ...?
the university
could you please stop at ...?
the airport
 
is this seat free?
is this seat taken?
do you mind if I sit mind here?
 
tickets, please
all tickets and railcards, please
could I see your ticket, please?
 
I've lost my ticket
 
what time do we arrive in ...?
Sheffield
 
what's this stop?
what's the next stop?
 
this is my stop
I'm getting off here
 
is there a buffet car on the train?
 
do you mind if I open the window?
 
we are now approaching London Kings Cross
this train terminates here
all change, please
please take all your luggage and personal belongings with you

The Tube (the London Underground)

could you tell me where the nearest Tube station is?
 
where's there a map of the Underground?
over there
 
which line do I need for Camden Town?
 
how many stops is it to ...?
Westminster
 
I'd like a Day Travelcard, please
which zones?
Zones 1-2
 
I'd like an Oyster card, please (prepaid card for travelling on the Tube and bus in London)
I'd like to put £10 on it

Things you might see

Tickets
Platform
Waiting room
Left luggage
Lost property
 
Underground
 
Bus stop
Request stop
 
On time
Expected
Delayed
Cancelled
Calling at ...
 
Seat
Car
 
Priority seat (a seat which should be offered to those less able to stand such as pregnant women, the elderly, or the disabled)
 
To trains
Trains to London
Way out
 
Mind the gap
 
Northbound platform
Eastbound platform
Southbound platform
Westbound platform