Travel and transport

Travelling and timetables

As you get older and more independent you’ll gain more control over where you decide to go and how to get there.

A successful journey is usually a well planned one so make sure you have:
• told somebody where you are going and what time you expect to be back
• a charged mobile phone or coins for a public phone
• medical supplies, for example, an inhaler
• checked the times of buses/trains for both your outward and return journey
• a map
• enough money for fares, accommodation, entrance tickets, food and drink
• enough water if you are going to be away from shops/cafes
• checked the weather forecast and have taken suitable clothing/shoes/hat/sunscreen

Bristol Ferry Boat Company – map, timetable, harbour attractions.
www.bristolferry.com

Connexions Direct
www.connexions-direct.com – go to Travel.

First Group Travel – timetables, routes and fares.
www.firstgroup.com

First for Students – timetables, bus routes and cheap fares!
www.firstgroup.com/students

Megabus – low cost inter-city bus and train travel.
www.megabus.com
www.megatrain.com
T: 0900 160 0900

National Express – coach, train and bus travel. Up to 30% off coach travel for 16-26 year olds. Also check out the cheap Funfares!
www.nationalexpress.com

National Rail Enquiries
www.nationalrail.co.uk

Sustrans – get cycling and search for a route near you.
www.sustrans.org.uk

Traveline – public transport information.
www.traveline.org.uk
T: 0871 200 22 33

Travel discounts

Young people can travel more cheaply with travel cards and special passes.

16-25 Railcard – get a third off rail fares.
www.16-25railcard.co.uk

First for Students – timetables, bus routes and cheap fares!
www.firstgroup.com/students

National Express – coach, train and bus travel. Up to 30% off coach travel for 16-26 year olds. Also check out the cheap Funfares!
www.nationalexpress.com

 Driving

Getting your first motorbike or car is really exciting – freedom and independence! You can drive a moped when you are 16 and learn to drive a car at 17. But don’t ruin the experience by not being aware of the law. Stay legal and you’ll stay driving safely and responsibly.

Disabled people and driving – your rights, adapting a vehicle and licensing.
www.direct.gov.uk - go to Disabled people>Motoring and transport.

Learning to drive or ride – lots of information about licences, tests, owning a vehicle and road safety.
www.direct.gov.uk - go to Motoring>Learners and new drivers and riders.