The impact of the UK on the transport sector. Federal Agency for Education. Suburban or intercity bus
The UK transport system is one of the best and most developed in the world, because there are a variety of vehicles that run regularly and very intensively. It is also very convenient that the transport networks of the UK are located so that even the most remote corners of the country are in excellent transport accessibility, which allows residents to even suburban areas easily reach anywhere in the country.
UK public transport
The modern metro, which, due to the peculiarities of the location of the lines, was popularly called the “pipe”, is the best transport branch of the UK. The country's metro lines are both ground and underground, such a specific location of the transport web allows you to completely eliminate the problem of traffic jams even during the busiest hours.
An interesting and modern route description system present in the metro allows you to determine the desired line even for tourists. Transfer points are indicated here, as well as the main directions and their destinations. The board also displays information about the time of arrival of the train and the departure of the next one. There are 10 lines in total, the Central, District, Northern, Metropolitan, and Piccadilly lines have branches. Going on the road, once again make sure that you are on the branch you need
The fare in the metro is determined in accordance with the zoning of the territory, if the path runs through only one zone, its cost will be minimal, if the passenger crosses two or more zones, the fare will increase. A single trip ticket can cost between £1.50 and £3.50. When traveling outside the central "zone 1" ticket price - 0.90-2.20 pounds. The metro operates from 5 am to 0.30 am. On Sundays, trains start running two hours later and finish an hour earlier. Intervals vary depending on the route and time of day, but, as a rule, do not exceed 10 minutes
bus service in the UK it is simply superbly developed, especially in London. Only modern and comfortable buses with one or even two floors are used here. As a rule, there is public transport in the city, as well as private transport. For the convenience of passengers, different colors are used as markings for this transport, state transport is marked in red, each private company has its own color of buses, which is why you can see that very colorful bus flows move on the roads of the country.
Public buses stop at bus stops marked "public transport", private buses sometimes stop at the request of passengers. You can find out by paying attention to the markings at the bus stop, usually the need to vote for boarding is indicated by the "Request" sign.
Bus routes are also divided into zones roughly corresponding to metro zones. There are four types of tickets:
- one-time tickets for the bus (sold on buses, they cost depending on the distance, at least $ 0.82),
- weekly bus passes, one-time subway tickets (cost depending on distance, minimum - $1.48, maximum - $4.92),
- and travel cards.
This is the most convenient and economical solution. transport problem in London. They are valid for almost all buses, subways and trains within the city. The passes are not valid on buses that take passengers to Heathrow Airport and on night buses, but weekly passes are valid there. In addition, it is worth paying attention to the fact that some travel cards "work" only after 9.30 am. The cost of travel tickets depends on the period and area of their validity. For most tourists, 1 and 2 zones are enough. A one-day ticket for them - "Zone 1&2 Card" - costs $4.43. One-day travel "All Zone Card" is valid for all 6 zones and allows, in particular, to get on the tube to Heathrow Airport, costs $6.07. For the opportunity to ride early in the morning, until 9.30, you have to pay extra. This allows you to make a "Zone 1&2 LT Card", costing $6.39. A photo is required for weekly tickets. There are travel cards for a month and for a longer time.
Big black taxis have become an integral part of the London streets. Taxis in London are of two types. The famous "black cabs" are relatively expensive. They work on a meter: $3 for landing and $1.2 for 1 kilometer run. There are cheaper companies. Their cars are called minicabs (because they can take not 5 passengers, like real "cabs", but only four). They take orders only by phone, they work without counters, so you should inquire about the tariff in advance. A taxi ride from Heathrow lasts about an hour and costs about £40 plus tips. A taxi ride from Gatwick Airport to London costs about £80 plus tips. Taxi ranks can be found near hotels and many places popular among tourists. London, Edinburgh and more big cities you can stop on the street. A free car must have a yellow "Taxi" or "For Hire" sign on the roof. Often at night, taxi drivers do not turn it on in order to be able to choose passengers themselves.
Rail transport in the UK
Well developed in the UK railway transport, which is affordable, convenient and modern. The total length of railways in Great Britain is more than 34 thousand km, including about 5 thousand km electrified, double or multi-track - 12.5 thousand km. The railway infrastructure includes 2.5 thousand stations, 40 thousand bridges and tunnels. In the largest cities, such as London, Glasgow and others, there are so-called light railways, represented by various types ground metro(221 km and 238 stations).
English railways are the oldest in Europe, and have partially retained the flavor of the last century. In some places you can still find old cars familiar from the movie about Sherlock Holmes, where each compartment has its own exit to the platform. To open the door in them from the inside, you must first lower the window and get to the outer handle.
From that time left big variety trains, wagons and local regulations. This diversity has increased in last years when the unified system of British railways broke up into many small companies. In the early 1990s, the government decided to end Brit Rail's monopoly and announced the privatization of the railways.
Now there are more than 25 passenger companies. Among them are four large, several medium, the rest are small, serving one or two routes. Their names are the same as they were in the last century - First Great Western, Midland Main Line, Central Trains and the like. These abbreviations are often used long titles, and two-letter codes are given in the schedules. In addition, there are many small private tourist lines.
To cross the English Channel, there is a separate transport branch that passes through the Channel Tunnel. Its use is especially convenient because it is in this way that the maximum speed of transportation is achieved.
UK air transport
There are several international and local airports, which are also a significant part of the country's transport system. Five largest airports countries - located in the London area Heathrow and Gatwick, as well as Manchester, Luton and Glasgow - provide 75% of all passenger and air cargo transportation. Air transport in the UK is very popular, it is used to transport goods and passengers. It is worth noting that the location of the terminals at the airports of the terminals makes it possible to prevent the occurrence of queues and make passenger service very fast.
There are also about 140 licensed civil airports in the country. The seven largest are controlled by the commercial operator British Airport Authority (BAA). The second largest airport operator is TBI, which operates three airports - London Luton, Cardiff International and Belfast International.
The British authorities have developed the Air Transport Development Doctrine, which provides for the development of existing airports. Only BAA plans to invest until 2014 in the development of its airports 8.6 billion pounds. Art. According to forecasts, the number of air passengers will increase by 4% annually over the next decade, and by 2030 may grow 2-3 times. In addition, over the past 10 years, the transportation of goods has already doubled.
The UK economy is highly dependent on the state of the national economy. maritime merchant fleet. According to the Department for Transport and the UK Shipping Chamber, about 95% of the tonnage and 75% of the value of British foreign trade cargo, as well as up to 25% of domestic trade goods, is transported by water.
There are more than 70 international sea trading ports of commercial importance in the UK, as well as more than 200 small port points where local cargo is handled, to serve sea merchant ships and passengers, as well as to handle cargo. More than 565 million tons of cargo (of which about 220 million tons are imported and 180 million tons are exported) are transshipped through British ports annually, and up to 30 million passengers are transported.
In 2000, a tram was recreated in London. Everyone knows about double-decker buses, but few people know that fifty-five years ago double-decker trams ran around London. The London tram (Tramlink) now has three routes in the southern part of the city. Thirty meters long double wagons imported from Vienna serve the Croydon area. Tram tickets are sold separately from vending machines at stops. If you need to transfer to a bus after a trip by tram or vice versa, you can buy a tram-bus ticket for the same price. Bus tickets are not valid on the tram.
(86% of cargo turnover), it provides international and domestic communications. On automobile transport accounts for 75% of domestic traffic (the main motorway London-Manchester-Glasgow), and rail - about 20%. With the opening of the railway tunnel, the role of this transport in international transport. high speed trains cover the distance between London and Paris in 3 hours. River routes are used for recreational purposes, and the role of pipeline transport is increasing.
Since the country is an island, the role of air transport is great. There are 150 passenger airports in the country, which provide communication with 120. Transportation is carried out by the transnational company British Airways. The largest airports are located in London (Heathrow and Gatwick).
Since the UK is an island state, all of its external transportation and trade is connected with sea and air transport. About 90% of the total cargo turnover is accounted for by sea transport, including 25% for cabotage.
The UK Navy is 9.6 million reg. br.t. All areas of the country, except the West Midlands, are in one way or another directly connected with seaports, which serve as the main transport hubs. The largest of them are London, Southampton, Liverpool, Goole and Harwich. The ports of London and Liverpool handle about half of all cargo (by value).
In past by sea in arrived more passengers than air. However, since the beginning of the 60s of the 20th century, the number of air passengers began to grow rapidly and now exceeds the number of those arriving in the country by sea by several times. In total, the country has about 150 airports, through which it is connected by permanent airlines with more than 100 countries of the world.
Almost all transportation is carried out by British Airways. The five largest airports in the country - located in the London area Heathrow and Gatwick, as well as Manchester, Luton and Glasgow - provide 75% of all passenger and air cargo transportation.
Great Britain is connected with the continent by two railway ferries (Dover - Dunkirk and Harwich - Ostend), a canal under and numerous sea automobile and passenger ferries- with Denmark, and . To attract passengers, duty-free trade is open on ferries.
Road transport plays the most important role in domestic freight transport. It is more than 3 times inferior to the railway and coastal routes. In connection with the development of motor transport, more than 12 thousand km of railway tracks were removed. Now the length of the railway tracks is about 17 thousand km. the network is expanding at the same time highways(371 thousand km) and their reconstruction is taking place. In doing so, the focus is on shortcuts connect the main conurbations of the country.
Most often, tourists in England travel by private car or public transport. Own car guarantees you freedom of movement, allows you to get to any corner of the country, and with an economical approach, rental and gas costs may well be acceptable.
However, in large cities there are often long traffic jams and problems with parking, so public transport wins in this regard.
The main types of public transport are trains and intercity buses. For the most popular routes and during the high season, tickets should be booked in advance. If you buy your ticket early or if you travel during the low season, the tickets will be quite cheap.
If you have enough time left, then you can combine modes of transportation - ride a train, buses, a car, and sometimes ride a bike. So you can most fully and comfortably get to know England in all its glory.
The websites of many international companies have separate pages for representative offices in different countries. if you have free time then surf the internet for the best prices.
If you wish, you can rent not an ordinary car, but a “mobile home”, or a residential van. Of course, it will cost you more, but on the other hand, you will not have to spend money on accommodation, and you will also have absolute freedom of movement. You can view offers for such machines on the following sites:
Cool Campervans (www.coolcampervans.com)
Just Go (www.justgo.uk.com)
Wild Horizon (www.wildhorizon.co.uk)
Automobile societies in England: Automobile Association (www.theaa.com) and Royal
Automobile Club (www.rac.co.uk). The annual membership fee is £35. Membership provides 24/7 assistance on all roads in the country. The Environmental Transport Association (www.eta.co.uk) helps in emergencies.
parking
England - small country. There are so many motorists here that sometimes there is not enough space for everyone. In cities there are parking lots where you can stop for a different amount of time. The longer the car stays in the parking lot, the more you pay.
Yellow lines along the road, single or double, indicate parking restrictions to drivers. Appropriate signs will tell you if you can park in this place or not.
The traffic police in London are always on the lookout: if you park illegally, your car will be towed away, and you can pick it up later for only £100. Red lines on the roads mean that you can not park here in any case.
Traffic Laws
Driving in England is allowed for drivers with a driving experience of at least 1 year. It is impossible to enter the territory of the country with your car without registration of liability insurance to third parties. Here are some more important rules:
1. in England, left-hand traffic!
2. be sure to wear seat belts
3. Motorcyclists should wear safety helmets
4. at intersections, the rules “ right hand”
5. on highways where there are double lanes, always drive in the left lane if you are going to overtake a vehicle
6. enjoy mobile phone prohibited while driving.
7. in settlements you can drive at a speed of 48 km/h, on main roads - 60 km/h, on motorways - 70 km/h.
Trains
For long distances it is better to travel by train. They are much more convenient than buses, but are more expensive, but if you're lucky to catch Special offers and discounts, you can save.
In the 1990s, English railways had a bad reputation, but then the situation began to improve. 85% of trains run smoothly, according to the schedule.
Several rail companies serve the main routes. First Great Western – flights between London and Bristol, Cornwall and South Wales; National Express East Coast connects , and Scotland; Virgin Trains West Coast, And .
At first, the system may seem a little confusing to you, but over time, everything will become clear. All companies accept rail passes.
Persons with handicapped You can purchase a Disabled Person's Railcard. It costs 18 pounds. An application for a card can be issued at any of the railway stations or on the company's website. If you have questions, call 0191-281 8103.
If you plan to travel throughout the country, we advise you to purchase a BritRail pass (www.britrail.com). You can buy it in one of travel agencies your country. There are separate types of BritRail - only for England, or for the whole of Great Britain (England, Wales and), for Great Britain and Ireland.
Various combinations of rail passes are available for use with a rental car or for Eurostar travel. All detailed information can be found on the BritRail website.
The BritRail England Consecutive Unlimited card entitles you to unlimited travel for 4 days ($209), 8 days ($299), 15 days ($449), 22 days ($569) and 30 days ($675).
If you have a BritRail England Flexipass, you don't have to ride the train every day to pay for it. You can ride four days in a month unlimited times for $265, or eight days out of 60 for $385, or 15 days out of 60 for $579.
With an All Line Rover card, you can drive as much as you like within two weeks throughout the country. The ticket costs 565 pounds.
International maps Eurail don't work in England and InterRail is valid only if you bought it in some other European country.
local transport
IN English cities well-developed public transport system. Major cities have trams and subways.
Bus networks are well organized everywhere. Buses run all year round, with most flights from late spring to September. In some rural areas, buses serve schools and industries, so there may be only a few trips a day. The bus schedule in the part of England you are interested in should always be checked at the tourist center.
If you plan on doing quite a bit of bus travel, then it's logical to consider buying a travel pass (it could be called a Day Rover, Wayfarer, or Explorer). There are three-day passes, which often include rail services.
Postal buses also carry out passenger transportation. They can reach the most remote parts of England. Detailed information check with Royal Mail Postbus (08457 740 740; www.royalmail.com/postbus).
Taxi
In England you can find two types of taxis: the famous black metered cabs (which can be hailed from the street), and fixed-route taxi, which is cheaper and can only be called by phone. In London and other major cities, taxi services cost 2-3 pounds per mile, in rural areas - half this rate.
You can get a taxi number from a nearby pub or call 0800 123444 from a landline. The operator will set your location and connect you to the appropriate taxi service.
Air Transport
The local airlines are british airways, BMI, BMIbaby, EasyJet and Ryanair. Domestic flights in England are not very popular among tourists. Usually those people who are in a hurry fly. Sometimes early booking seats on the train are much more profitable than the flight.
Bicycles
England is a small country, and it is quite possible to go around it on a bicycle. This lovely way get to know this wonderful country, of course, only if you have enough free time.
It is very easy to rent a bike in London (check out www.londonbicycle.com and www.londonbicycle.com
Prices start at £10 per day. It is also quite possible to find a rental point in the countryside, especially near forests and reservoirs - for example, Kielder Water in Northumberland (www.thebikeplace.co.uk), Grizedale Forest in the Lake District (www.forestry.gov.uk/grizedale), Peak District in Derbyshire (www.derbyshire-peakdist rict.co.uk/cycling.htm).
It is impossible not to mention - the first "bicycle" city in England. By 2011, about £11 million has been spent on bike lanes and other bike facilities. In other cities - York, Cambridge and Chester - the development of cycling infrastructure is also planned.
The northernmost port in Essex, on the coast North Sea. Has a regular ferry service with the Netherlands (Hook van Holland) and Denmark (Esbjerg). Also departing from Port of Harwich cruise ships. Ferry and cruise ship timetables at www.harwichconnexions.co.uk/flash08_04_28/index.html
There is a terminal on the Thames 30 km from the Tower Bridge cruise port - old building quite modest by today's standards. From here, liners depart for cruises around the UK, to the fjords of Norway, to the geysers of Iceland.
You can get to Port of Tilbury by taxi or commuter train.
UK airports
Air transport is gaining more and more popularity in the UK. There are 450 civil airports in the country serving both international and domestic airlines.
"Heathrow" is a kind of giant, for it is the most big airport in the country, which is the leader in European expanses in terms of workload and occupies the 4th place on the planet. The air hub is located at a distance of about 25 km southwest of the center of London. With the participation of 70 airlines, the flagship serves almost 200 destinations around the world. Heathrow has 5 terminals with a service system, cafes, lounges, ATMs, a business center, Wi-Fi, multi-storey parking. Directly at the airport, you can rent a car or take a taxi. Do you want to keep going public transport? Welcome to the train / railway station or metro, as well as the bus, ready to take you to the bus station "Victoria". Other information is available on the air hub portal - www.heathrowairport.ru/.
The second step of the hit parade of the most popular air hubs in the UK is "Gatwick", meanwhile, in the category of the busiest airports, it is considered the first on the planet. With only one runway and a couple of terminals, this air hub is one of the leaders. The place of "registration" of the air station is Crawley, which is located 40 km from Brighton and 46 from London.
The terminals are connected by a metro line, and free of charge, ready to move you from the north of Gatwick to the south and vice versa in less than 2 minutes. The infrastructure of the air hub, as it should be the second most popular airport in the state, is at its best. There are also shops and child Center, and a meeting room, and restaurants. And nearby is a kaleidoscope of hotels, including capsule hotel. You can continue your journey around the UK by car (taxi or rented) and buses. For more information about Gatwick: www.gatwickairport.com/.
In third place, thanks to a sharp increase in passenger traffic in the last decade, Stansted settled, separated from London by 48 kilometers. "Stansted" is not only an air hub, but also a kind of architectural landmark. All thanks to the unusual shape of the terminal with a floating roof, similar to a flying swan, mounted on a frame made of "exposure" pipes that mask communications. You can leave the airport either by car or bus, or by rail. More information here - www.stanstedairport.com/.
Manchester Airport
"Manchester", which "registered" near the city of the same name, ranks fourth in the UK in terms of scale, but the first in terms of workload among non-capital "brothers". Three terminals of the air hub are connected by internal convenient passages, also - without leaving the building, you can go to the railway station or the Radisson hotel. Equipped with "Manchester" and a bus station, from which you can leave around the clock to many cities in the UK, as well as a taxi service. For more information, please visit www.manchesterairport.co.uk/.
Edinburgh airport
Edinburgh «, settled in the lands of Scotland, 13 km from the city of the same name, despite its modesty, ranks 8th in terms of scale. In addition, the territory of the air hub has been continuously expanding and modernizing for the past decade. You can learn more about Edinburgh by going to www.edinburghairport.com/.
This air hub is nestled right at the base of the Rock of Gibraltar - majestic, beautiful and so inaccessible. Despite the fact that this airport is at the disposal of the army, flights for civilians are also provided here.
Settled near Liverpool (12 km), the airport previously bore a not so famous name. Who knows, perhaps it is thanks to the name change that this air terminal is the fastest growing among its European “brothers”. On the territory of Liverpool John Lennon there is a bus station, a taxi service and other blocks of services that travelers may need. For more information www.liverpooljohnlennonairport.com/.
The air gate of the southwest territory of England is located at a distance of 13 km from Bristol. Bristol is in the TOP-10 busiest air hubs in the country and continues to develop rapidly. You can leave the airport both by buses to the bus and railway stations of Bristol, and by taxi. About everything - www.bristolairport.co.uk/.
Cardiff Airport
This airport is the only one in Wales with international flights. The airport settled down near the city - 20 km. By the way, it has other names - "Ruz", in honor of the village where it is located, as well as "Cardiff Wales". to the nearest railway station there are free buses. Other data is available here - www.cwlfly.com/.
An extensive railway network, one of the oldest on the planet, is the pride of the British. Until now, the trains include old cars, as if they came out of a fairy tale, if you're lucky, you can ride in this one. The total length of the tracks is 34,000 km. The center of the British railway network, as befits the capital, is London. 14 London railway stations serve intercity and suburban destinations, and international line through the Eurotunnel.
The popularity of rail transportation is due to the speed of trains, which has a significant advantage over the speed of buses. Also, the ratio of fare and comfort is in favor of the railway. Meanwhile, there is a great variation in prices, all because the railway business (namely, trains) is simultaneously owned by about 25 private firms. Some of the companies simply adhere to the standards, not chasing special indicators of speed, while others are constantly improving technology, so their services are more expensive. Experienced travelers recommend changing operators along the way, so you will achieve the optimal combination of speed, quality and price. During peak hours (weekdays from 6 to 9 in the morning and from 4 to 7 in the afternoon), it is better not to plan the movement, since rail transport is in great demand by local residents. And be sure to book train tickets in advance (at least 7 days, and preferably 14), you can do this directly on the national rail website - www.nationalrail.co.uk/.
Metropolitan
In the UK, you can travel by tube in London, Newcastle, Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester, Nottingham, Glasgow and Sheffield. By the way, the first metro was born in England, and the locals are proud of this fact. The cost of using the metro differs not only from the number of purchased trips / the validity period of the pass (1 day, week, month, etc.), but also the day of the week, travel time. Landmark - about £1 per trip. Trains follow not only underground tracks, but also on the surface, so you can admire the view of the city that you have chosen to relax. You can copy the metro map by going to www.planetolog.ru/map-metro.php?country=GB and www.200stran.ru/subway_country43.html.
There are many different types of taxis in the country, the prices for services of which vary depending on the class of car, its surroundings and the professionalism of drivers undergoing special training and exams. In any city in the UK, both owners of cars and minibuses can obtain a taxi license. There is no single insignia in the country that a car is a taxi, the plates vary, but are invariably present, as a rule, in the back of the body or on the roof. Sometimes the identification mark is coloring - as in London. In the UK, special “minicab” taxi services have also been created, the fleets of which consist of minivans or sedans, where the fare is also calculated by the meter, only iron “horses” should be ordered in advance. As a guide for prices, you can consider the following combination: landing - £1.2, each kilometer - £0.72. Meanwhile, do not forget about the traditional UK tip of 10%. Sometimes you come across cars without a meter, then you can agree on the amount, and it will be less than the specified rate, but you risk getting into a company without insurance and a license, and such a business is punishable in the UK.
Buses are quite popular in the UK, both within cities and between them or to other states. The quality of service is at the European level, the prices cannot be called cheap. True, there is a choice between different companies, so there is always a chance to find a better price. You can also win in payment by buying travel cards, the most popular of them are one-day ones. There are also night flights, which are slightly more expensive than regular routes. The cost of each bus trip within the city can be recorded in the expense plan as £1.
Remember important point: When using buses, do not expect to cover the distance faster than on a trip, in the UK it is the other way around.
end point arrival/departure long-distance direction is usually the city center, and it is very convenient. Bus " business card» Great Britain - these are double-decker buses, which are in abundance in London - spacious, with an excellent viewing angle, loved by tourists, so you can ride to your heart's content.
Which bus companies provide the most favorable prices? Experienced tourists praise "Megabus" - www.uk.megabus.com ( international communication) and "CityLink" - www.citylink.co.uk (targeting Scotland).
Warning: Driving on the left in the UK!
You can rent a car in one of the many companies that provide this service. Often, right at the airports, you can draw up a contract and go on a trip already by car. You can rent a car upon reaching the age of 21, with an international driver's license, driving experience of at least a year and insurance. Necessary condition- payment of a deposit equal to the estimated cost of the rental.
When renting a car, you should remember that traffic safety in the UK is very high, compliance with the rules is strict, and the penalties for traffic violations are very strict. The most intense traffic on the roads is in cities and suburbs. In London, entrance to some areas is paid, parking is also paid.
In absentia, you are already familiar with transport in the UK, it's time to start putting your knowledge into practice!
Due to the fact that this state is located on the islands, transport in the UK has its own characteristics. To connect with the rest of the world click here Special attention is given to the development of maritime and water transport. Through the Channel Tunnel you can get to France by train or bus.
UK domestic transport
Interior UK transport, connecting cities and villages, is well developed in all areas: road, rail and bus. Major cities have subways. Citizens and tourists willingly use as a personal transport as well as for rent.
UK cars
Road transport in this country is very popular. UK cars in domestic transportation, they lead by a wide margin compared to other modes of transport. The UK drives on the left side of the road, which is unusual for most other countries.
UK buses
Bus transportation in this country is quite popular among local population. However, for Russians, the price of UK buses may seem too high. As a rule, buses always arrive on time and are never late.
UK trains
The railway network is now widely developed . UK trains - this is one of the favorite and convenient modes of transport, especially for intercity transportation. Although the railway is unprofitable in rural areas, it will not be closed due to convenience. local residents. However, this is a very convenient network when you need to visit, some UK attractions.
UK Metro
All metro uk represented by subways in the largest cities: London, Glasgow, Liverpool and Newcastle. The Glasgow metro scheme is a circle line, the rest of the cities have an extensive network.
UK Bicycles
The English love bicycle rides. That's why bikes uk is a very popular mode of transport. Especially Great Britain helps to develop it by creating new bike lanes and opening more and more rental shops.
UK motorcycles
For motorcycle tourists in the UK there are all conditions for a great holiday. High-quality roads are laid here, which makes UK motorcycles wonderful and very comfortable vehicle.
UK air transport
The most common and fast way to get here was and still is air transport. UK air transport has over 450 airports. The largest of them is London's Heathrow, which can take tourists anywhere in the world.
UK water transport
Because of insular position UK water transport developed at the highest level. The UK is connected to the rest of Europe by ferry. And the largest British cities are also seaports. The largest transport hubs are London, Harwich, Goole and Liverpool.
