When on a holiday or business to London, you have
to commute to different districts of the city and this can become a challenge,
especially during peak traffic hours! Getting to your destination on time may
become a critical issue… all the more if you are on a business trip. One way to
overcome this impediment is by utilising the excellent rail and subway network
that exists all through the city of London. Some might agree that London is one
of the most well connected cities in Europe in terms of rail networks. A few ways you could save money on rail
travel are:
Book well in advance: If you do plan to use the rail network for a long
trip, then ensure that you do your booking well in advance. One of the best
ways to achieve this is by booking online, once you have decided the day and
date of your travel, as advanced bookings are generally restricted to the train
and date that you plan to travel on. However
in the event you miss your train, you will not be able to claim anything,
unless you agree to pay the difference of a standard ticket and travel on
another train. The option of cancellation will lead to losses, although a
select few train operators take a fee to give a refund.
Choose
a place close to the metro station: Staying close to the station will save on
time, especially in a city like London when you are caught in peak traffic. To
accomplish this, staying at a convenient location makes all the difference-
like staying at the Paddington Court Rooms, which have the benefit of being close to
the station.
Get yourself a rail card: Buying a rail card will help to save considerably on rail
costs with cheaper rail fares. You can also avail of the benefit of lower
priced rail tickets to most age groups. For those who are over 60 years of age
there are senior rail tickets and for students of 16-25 there are discounts. Children
also are given a discount, so make the most of it.