Some of these phrases will be necessary if you are travelling by bus or train. Also included are the signs you might see at stations.
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 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 |
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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 public transport 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 |
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