Using London Buses

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Using London Buses

At IELTS Medical we understand that many of our learners are not native to the UK and therefore may be unfamiliar with the way that London buses operate. At IELTS Medical we make it one of our priorities to reduce confusion around travel and getting to our training centre. Even our learners who are UK based may not be familiar with London’s extensive transport network, the buses can be confusing even for brits who are down in London for the weekend!

Buses are a major cog in the intricate London transport network, they are regular and operate on a timetable that can be relied on. The buses cover the entirety of greater London and on some routes actually go outside greater London for a short time.

Bus stops in London are very frequently occurring, with 95% of Londoners living within 400 metres of a bus stop, there is sure to be one near where you need to go! The nearest bus stop to our training centre is Sussex Gardens, which is 1 minute away, is literally just across the road.

 

Notable details of using London buses:

·       No need to inform the driver where you are heading to.

·       Tap contactless payment card or oyster card on the reader as you enter the bus.

·       No difference in price between zones 1-6.

·       Fare capped at £1.75.

·       If you change buses, you will not be charged again if the change occurs within the same hour.

·       Next stop will be announced.

·       Don’t tap your card as you alight the bus.

·       Alight the bus through the middle doors, as passengers will be boarding through the front.

 

More info: https://tfl.gov.uk/
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