Favourite way to travel
@sprite1950 (30453)
Corsham, England
June 12, 2018 3:57am CST
I have a car and it is convenient sometimes but I must admit I love travelling by train or even bus if it's not too long a journey. There are times when it's just nice to sit and watch the world go by and not have to concentrate on driving or worry about parking. The only thing is public transport is expensive here so I don't do it too often unless it's a short journey.
Do you like to drive yourself places or do you prefer to take the train or bus. What is your favourite way to travel?
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
13 Jun 18
We rarely have accidents with buses or trains here. I am more worried about crashing in a car.
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
13 Jun 18
@LadyDuck That sounds terrible. I don't think I would want to travel on them. Here we rarely have accidents and if we do they are usually minor. We have had a few coaches which have accidents on school trips though which makes me nervous every time my granddaughter has to travel on one.
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@LadyDuck (458091)
• Switzerland
13 Jun 18
@sprite1950 Local buses that travel short distance are very safe, but the big travel buses are not at all. I read about terrible accidents inside the tunnels and this is something that scares me. Trains here in Switzerland are safe and clean, I would not get a train going to Italy.
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@Hannihar (129470)
• Israel
20 Jun 18
@sprite1950
Since I got my scooter I rarely take a bus or the train these days. I enjoy using my scooter.
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
21 Jun 18
I bet it's quite nippy. Do you go far on it?
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
22 Jun 18
@Hannihar It's nice to be able to get about even if it's not far. I think a scooter might suit me.
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@Hannihar (129470)
• Israel
22 Jun 18
@sprite1950
I just go to places I can in Jerusalem. There are places I cannot travel too because too far and would use up my battery because have to get back too. I cannot go on highways so mostly around town and places I can get to. I have a plastic that is put on it in winter. We get rain in the winter so need the plastic.
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
13 Jun 18
My granddaughter suffers from terrible motion sickness on coaches and in cars but is fine on a train. I don't know many people who get sick on trains. I come from a long line of travel pukers but thankfully I grew out of it around the age of 12/13.
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
13 Jun 18
@WorDazza 
It is a horrible feeling. If I have to do a long journey I still feel yucky but I wouldn't actually be sick now. I found some good pills for my granddaughter. They are called Stugeron15 and you can buy them over the counter for around £3. She has managed long journeys with them and they are prescribed by doctors for inner ear problems which is probably why they are so good. Nothing else ever worked.
It is a horrible feeling. If I have to do a long journey I still feel yucky but I wouldn't actually be sick now. I found some good pills for my granddaughter. They are called Stugeron15 and you can buy them over the counter for around £3. She has managed long journeys with them and they are prescribed by doctors for inner ear problems which is probably why they are so good. Nothing else ever worked.1 person likes this
@WorDazza (15833)
• Manchester, England
13 Jun 18
@sprite1950 Fortunately it's something that's never bothered me. My wife is fine in cars unless we're on a particularly winding road. Unfortunately for her, to get to her sister's house we have to cross over the Pennines. We can either go over Woodhead Pass (very winding) which is about a 35 mile trip each way or go over the M62 and down the M1 which is about an 80 mile trip each way.
I just go over Woodhead and put up with her moaning!!
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
14 Jun 18
Buses are often very bumpy rides. I often feel a bit yucky on a long bus journey.
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
15 Jun 18
@nela13 When I was little the smell of petrol made me sick. Lots of people like the smell though.
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@nela13 (55698)
• Portugal
14 Jun 18
@sprite1950 I think it is the smell inside the buses that make me sick.
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
14 Jun 18
@porwest I'm not a particularly confident driver so if it's a long journey I prefer to take the train,
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
18 Jun 18
@porwest You should, it's very relaxing. Some people fall asleep and miss their stop
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@porwest (78761)
• United States
17 Jun 18
@sprite1950 I have to admit I have been on the metro, but never on an actual train. I have always said I'd like to take a train ride at least once.
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@morgoodie (2645)
• United States
29 Jun 18
I like to travel by car the best. When I do travel, I am usually with my sister and she usually drives. I have driven across the country by myself and I didn't mind that. Of course, I was much younger. I have taken a bus across country too and will never do that again. It was packed the whole way so you couldn't really move too much. If it is a short trip then that is different. I have taken a train on a 4 hour trip and that was fine. I liked being able to look at the scenery.
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
30 Jun 18
Isn't it strange how we are braver when we are young. I think it's because we don't have children and other responsibilities to think about. Once you have kids you have to keep yourself safe for them.
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
1 Jul 18
@morgoodie Maybe when they are grown. They might even pay for you and go with you!
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@morgoodie (2645)
• United States
30 Jun 18
@sprite1950 Yes that is true. You have less time and money as well. I would love to travel around the country and just see a bunch of interesting sites.
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@maximax8 (31053)
• United Kingdom
12 Jun 18
I have a car however I am not the world's most confident driver because I only passed my practical driving test in 2010. I went on a train today with my disabled son because he had a hospital appointment. The area the hospital in has a shortage of parking spaces. I like to walk 20 minutes to the train station because it costs money to park at the train station. I use a Family and Friends Railcard when I travel with one or both of my children to get cheaper train tickets. However this only works for off peak train journeys. I find the bus takes a lot longer than the train and it isn't as pleasant. For a short journey without my children I like to cycle on my bike.
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@maximax8 (31053)
• United Kingdom
13 Jun 18
I used to live in Canterbury and I was a student in North Wales when I did my degree. I had a young person's Railcard. When I came back home after being a student I got a Network Rail Card for London and the South East. I often travel by train so I like to have a Friends and Family Railcard. Yesterday I used it to take me and my disabled son to Bristol for some appointments. In the school holidays I would be taking my daughter as well. Well done for passing your driving test. It is hard to become a confident driver isn't it.
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
14 Jun 18
@maximax8 We have a rail station here so it would be easy to travel to places like Bath and Swindon, They have good shopping centres and are very close to me. Yes I don't think I will ever be a confident driver now.
@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
13 Jun 18
I passed my test when I was 54 and I'm not very confident either. I thought about getting a Family and Friends railcard but I don't know if we would use it enough to justify the expense. It would be handy for days out to the coast 
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@caopaopao (12395)
• China
13 Jun 18
It's much cheaper to take a bus here than to drive. Most of the time when I go to work, I choose to take a bus. If it's a trip,I will choose a bus or a train.
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
14 Jun 18
Rail travel is expensive here but I do like it and it's quicker than the bus.
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
13 Jun 18
I think sitting in a train watching the world go by is a great way to travel.
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
13 Jun 18
Trains are a great way to travel and when I visited Germany I was impressed at how efficient they are. Always on time and very clean.
@MALUSE (69413)
• Germany
13 Jun 18
@sprite1950 I haven't travelled much by train in GB but I remember that the trains were rather dirty. :-( That's a pity because travelling by train is really convenient.
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
13 Jun 18
@MALUSE They are. They are nothing like German trains which is why I was so impressed when I travelled on one.
@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
13 Jun 18
I do and they are a very safe way to travel. Expensive in the UK though.
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@asfarasiknow (3341)
• Bournemouth, England
15 Jun 18
I like the train if it's punctual and not too crowded (a bit ambitious, I know!)
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
16 Jun 18
Yes, when I visited Germany I noticed how efficient and clean their rail service was compared to ours.
I just notice you have a manikin in your profile pic. I always thought that was your partner!
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@asfarasiknow (3341)
• Bournemouth, England
16 Jun 18
@sprite1950 The picture is from a photoshoot to promote an arts festival where I gave some talks and hosted some quizzes in 2005. The remaining hair is greyer now and I have a goatee beard. I believe she still looks the same, though.
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@Jessabuma (31700)
• Baguio, Philippines
12 Jun 18
I always prefer trains/ bus when traveling..
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
13 Jun 18
It's fine unless it is packed and we have to stand up!
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@sw8sincere (5204)
• Philippines
12 Jun 18
I always loved for a joyride since i don't have a car yet and i don't take a bus that often so i can't appreciate..
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@sprite1950 (30453)
• Corsham, England
13 Jun 18
Trains are a great way to travel and quicker than buses. Driving is ok but sometimes it's nice not to have to worry about concentrating on the road.
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