I'll be in the UK for awhile travelling to all parts of it, I want to get to smaller towns as well as the cities and was wondering what would be the cheapest and most effective way of travelling, BritRail or a Bus pass? Also if anyone has gone and could give me an estimation on how many pounds will be needed for a 1 month period (2nd month staying with friends) including, food, acoomodations and such. Any other tips would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
2007-01-12 08:53:24 · 5 answers · asked by tweeder_and_the_monkeyman 1 in Travel ➔ United Kingdom ➔ Other - United Kingdom
There isn't a cheap way to get around England, unless you fancy hitch-hiking. It may even be more cost effective to rent a car for the whole duration of your stay, to give you an idea how expensive everything is...a car would certainly be a LOT quicker and simpler than trying to use public transport. Relying on trains and buses is ok if you only want to go to the centre of large towns, however you won't be able to get out into the countryside very easily like that. As you have friends there, get them to cost some items/expenses for you, or learn the wonder that is google.
2007-01-12 09:23:29 · answer #1 · answered by rosbif 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out The Oyster card for tube/rail travel in London,there was an item on the local news saying vistors to London have never heard of it.
Look at National Express website for bus prices between larger towns.
Cant help with much costs so bring lots/have credit card ready.
Dont know when you are travelling,if you visit Windsor to see guard change check out if its on as they only change every other day [ not Sundays] until the Easter court is in residence.
Have a good trip.
2007-01-12 18:13:06 · answer #2 · answered by echo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To save money on seeing the sights, (castles, gardens, etc), I would highly recommend the Great British Heritage Pass. It covers The National Trust, The National Trust for Scotland , English Heritage, CADW (Welsh Historic Monuments), Historic Scotland , Treasure Houses of England , Historic Houses Association or Historic Royal Palaces. It is GREAT! We save so much money using this pass. Their website is gbheritagepass.com.
Also, if you are planning on staying in the same general area for a week or so, I would recommend self-catering houses or apartments. We always go this way, and our housing cost is cut down by at least half. Plus, you have your own kitchen so you save money on meals.
Have a great trip!
2007-01-14 14:34:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can see what the southern England costline looks like just north of Dover, perhaps you may like to go there, use this link for a Virtual Tour.- http://www.livestreamingwebcamandvirtualtour.eclipse.co.uk/
2007-01-12 18:28:21 · answer #4 · answered by graham 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For England, try this destination guide http://www.enjoyengland.com/where/destinations/ from the tourist board. There's a database of holiday accommodation that's been inspected - B&Bs and hostels are cheap http://www.enjoyengland.com/book/index.aspx .
You can plan public transport journeys here http://www.transportdirect.info/ across train, tube etc.
2007-01-13 10:43:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋