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NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION
TRAIN
Rail services are good in Britain. First class is comfortable but more expensive than standard. Intercity (high-speed) trains connect cities. If you plan to use trains frequently, rail cards offer discounts: contact BritRail C(877) 677-1066 (toll free), fax (877) 477-1066 or www.britrail.net Once you are in Britain, Rail Rover passes are good value for regional rail travel: Phone:08457 484950. BUS It is cheaper to travel by bus than by rail. The main operator for local (bus) and long-distance (coach) travel in Britain is National Express. For details phone 08705 808080. Euroline buses operate from Britain to the rest of Europe: Phone:08705 143219. FERRY The busiest ferries run between south east England and France (a high-speed train also shuttles passengers and cars through the Channel Tunnel). Service is frequent, especially in summer. Ferries serve the smaller British islands, Ireland, Spain, Belgium, The Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, Sweden and Norway. |
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