How to get around on the London bus
Vložit
- čas přidán 8. 06. 2024
- The bus is my favourite way to get around and see the city. I made some mistakes when I first moved here, so here’s a handy short guided walkthrough with some tips! Travel safe xx
0:00 - Intro
0:35 - Things to Know
0:40 - How to Pay
0:47 - Finding the Bus
1:19 - How to Get On the Bus
1:25 - Walkthrough
1:35 - Scenic Ride
3:12 - How to Get Off the Bus
Helpful Links:
Citymapper Route Planner - citymapper.com/?lang=en
TFL Bus Info - tfl.gov.uk/modes/buses/
#londonvlog #london #londonlife #londontravel #londonbusride #londonbus #4k
Thank you. As an anxious person who will be traveling a new country alone, this is extremely helpful
Thank you so much for sharing this kind feedback! I’m so glad the video could help. Wishing a safe & smooth journey on your solo trip!
Very helpful! Thank you!
Glad to hear it! Appreciate the feedback. Have a lovely trip in London!
😊 Don’t forget to explore TrainPal for discounted railcards to maximize your savings!
I felt the same in Newport, Wales !! I was wondering why they saw me & never stopped for me !! Lol.😅💜🥁🐉🎤🎶🏴💞
Good to know I wasn’t alone 😂😂 ah I love Wales I’ve only been in the countryside not the cities so will have to stop by Newport next time! ☺️ thank you for watching! ❤️
@londonunnie Lol. Hey ,you're not alone ! I bet many went / go through w that !! LOLLOLLOL I was like " Why am I getting ignored / sabotaged by every driver !!?" I checked how I dressed ,etc. LOL 😅 I even went into a restaurant right by the bus stop asking the workers there !! And later some passer I asked to ,told me I needed to wave ,raise my arm/ hand !! Lol. I was doing that from that time on & then one day ,I was inside of a bus stop thing ( not sure what to call it ?) ,a bus stopped & the door opened for me & the driver asked if I needed a ride ! I was shocked ! 😲 LOL He was such a nice guy !! I was looking at my phone ,I didn't know my bus was approaching.
You should visit cities in Wales like Cardiff ,Newport & Swansea ,too ! Definitely ! I'll watch the video if you'll make one ! Lol. But,you're right, countryside of Wales are stunning ,wild beauties !! 😍 They've got a lot more to offer to visiters/ tourists if you're a nature lover ,or photographer, or love outdoor activities !! Wales is truly A GEM 💎 ✨️Thank you so much for your reply & the video ! I love riding on busses in London & Wales & Devon ,England !! I loved those rides & other passengers !! I had great conversations w 'em & many of 'em helped me a lot w information. Wonderful memories !! Bus rides in Monmouth, Wales were crazy !! They drove ( except for 1 driver ) super duper fast !!! LOL It felt like as if I was on a roller-coaster !!! 😅💜🥁🐉🎤🎶✈️🇬🇧🏴🏴💞
😊Don’t forget to explore TrainPal for discounted railcards to maximize your savings!
Ahh I love the story 😂☺️thank you for sharing and for your Wales travel advice! Take care
It's because multiple buses often use the same stop so drivers just ignore a stop if everyone is standing back or sitting back from the kerb, they assume people are waiting for a different bus.
Is the oyster card the same for bus and subway?
Thank you
Yes it's the same Oyster card on both the bus and tube. If it is easier, you can also use a regular credit/bank card if it has contactless tapping functionality. If you have a smartphone with a digital wallet, this also works as well
😊Don’t forget to explore TrainPal for discounted railcards to maximize your savings!
@@londonunniesorry I meant to reply to the person who asked you the question rather than you!
Is there like full day ride package or is it like pay and ride as we go ?
When you first tap on a bus, it is £1.75 for the full duration of your journey on that bus. You are charged by journey, not by duration or zones. If you change buses, you won't be charged as long as you made the change within 1 hour of when you first tapped. If you change buses after an hour, you are charged another £1.75.
For pay as you go, there is a daily cap of £5.25 (you have to use the same card for all journeys) or you can get a 1 day bus/tram pass for £6.
More info here: tfl.gov.uk/fares/find-fares/bus-and-tram-fares#on-this-page-0
@londonunnie Thanks a lot...we are travelling on 28th and hope things will be fine there ..rain prediction seen for those days
@@walkalongwithanna Ah yes London can be so unpredictable. This weekend we had gorgeous summer sunshine and then hail the other day with a cold snap. I hope you had a safe and smooth trip!
@londonunnie We had an incredible and smooth trip ...Thank you for your suggestions and tips .Was in London ,Gloucestershire Edinburgh and Glasgow...Each place was amazing and we had a great time
Yes,had sunny day, rainy day ,cloudy day,windy day and everything together in one day as well .... we understood clearly it is unpredictable and just be prepared, thats all 👍👍
What app you use for tracing the bus route in london
I use Citymapper, a free app
Citymapper app realy helped us sort our journey through out our London Trip ...it was very helpful. We used tube mostly and it was very smooth with citymapper...
@@londonunnieThe red bus with the upper deck that you were on is this the regular city bus or is there another bus?
Did you say west minister ????
lol. I’m American and I was like, what now???
Hahaha gosh and I thought I was doing alright that I got Leicester Square 😂😭🥲
You've lived in England for what? two years?
...and you still say "West Minister" instead of "Westminster"!
Guess which one is correct"!
Ha unfortunately I have been here embarrassingly much much longer without realising this error! 😅🥲 My British friends must have been too polite/embarrassed on my behalf to correct me so thank you for this! I always learn on CZcams