How do people in the UK transport?

For longer journeys, the UK offers trains, long-distance coaches, and airplanes. On the other hand, you can use buses, the metro, trams, and taxis to cover shorter distances. The UK government greatly values its public transport system, with a recent investment of £61 billion to support transport infrastructure.



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Across Great Britain, those who usually travel to work by car in 2021 represented 68% of those who commuted to work, which was similar to previous years. While most regions and countries saw around 70% or more people travelling to work by car, London was much lower, at 27%.

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Pay as you go (paying only for the journeys you make) is the easiest way to pay for travel in London. You don't have to work out the cost of your journey in advance. You can pay as you go using contactless (card or device), an Oyster card or a Visitor Oyster card.

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Many of the UK's major cities have excellent public transport networks. Trams run in many cities including Edinburgh, Nottingham, Manchester, and Sheffield. Many cities such as Bath, York and Oxford are walkable.

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Britain's railways remain the safest and greenest forms of land transport, but there is no room for complacency.

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Trains are the fastest way to travel around the UK, especially for long journeys.

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It really depends where you'll choose to live. Commuting can be very expensive and stressful as trains are often late when not cancelled. Some commuting towns are still expensive too. You'll have to do some research into that but with the salary you mention you should be able to live in London itself.

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The best way to travel around England for budget visitors is by coach, but journey times are often much longer than by train or car and the routes aren't always convenient. Bus travel is cheapest when booked direct: the two main operators are National Express and Megabus. Both offer competitive prices.

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In most cases, paying by card is more convenient than cash, though we do recommend carrying a small amount of cash for parking, taxis, small purchases and tips. Ideally, take a Wise Mastercard and a Visa debit or credit card with you – plus a small amount of cash.

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With Uber, you can request a trip 24/7 in London. The hours of operation for taxis in London vary by jurisdiction and taxi operator. Taxis in London typically take credit cards.

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