United Kingdom

Posted by Ed
Last updated on Thu, 10/02/2011 - 1:59pm
Map of United Kingdom
Essential Info

Continent: Europe
Visa Requirements: Not required for EU citizens
Currency: British Pound
Time Difference: GMT 0

Travel Info

The United Kingdom is a small island country, made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The size of the UK means that you can travel from north to south in less than a day.

The UK rail network is extensive, and is supported by regional and national bus services. Besides national services, the UK also benefits from links to European destinations, with the Eurostar running between London and Paris, and numerous ferry links running to Ireland, The Netherlands, Spain, Denmark as well as others.

Popular Routes

London - Fort Wiliam (Caledonian Sleeper Train)

London - Fort Wiliam (Caledonian Sleeper Train)
Mode: Rail
Journey Time: 11.5hrs
Price Range: £19 - £149.50

London - Penzance (Night Riviera Sleeper Train)

London - Penzance (Night Riviera Sleeper Train)
Mode: Rail
Journey Time: 8hrs 20mins +
Price Range: from £49

London - Edinburgh - Glasgow (East Coast Train)

London - Edinburgh - Glasgow (East Coast Train)
Mode: Rail
Journey Time: from 4hrs 30mins
Price Range: from £20 single

London - Amsterdam (Eurolines Coach)

Mode: Road
Journey Time: 12.5hrs
Price Range: £38 - £65 return

London - Crewe - Holyhead (Virgin Train)

London - Crewe - Holyhead (Virgin Train)
Mode: Rail
Journey Time: 3hrs 40mins
Price Range: £10+ one-way