Commuting

When relocating to a new area the location of where you choose to live, the mode of transport and the commuting time to travel to work, access to rail networks and airports is a major consideration.  Sometimes employees do not initially give much thought to the distance, cost and time it can take to travel from one place to another in the UK whether by car or public transport.

It is not just the basic commuting distances that are involved when choosing and area and a property. PPS Relocation will provide details about the area and region, combined with the infrastructure of all the transport options available. In the UK you simply cannot just look at a map and judge the time based on distance. In some cities traffic at peak times of the day can have a real impact on the time it takes to complete a journey.

PPS Relocation offer advice and assistance with all aspects of commuting and we have listed below some web sites which may also be of use.

Directions & Maps

Post code, town and street name maps within the UK - www.multimap.com                            

Post Code and street finder - www.streetmap.co.uk/                        

Train, Bus and Coach Companies

Train journey planner - www.nationalrail.co.uk/                     

National Coach Company - www.nationalexpress.com                

Bus and coach company operating throughout the UK - www.megabus.com/                        

National Bus Company linking all of the UK’s major cities. - www.stagecoachbus.com/               

UK Airports for International and regional travel

International and regional airports - www.airportguides.co.uk/

London's Airports and Stations - www.visitlondon.com                    

Rail transport for London, London tube/underground and Congestion Charge information for driving in London www.tfl.gov.uk/                                  

Route Planners and Travel News

www.bbc.co.uk/travelnews/                 
www.rac.co.uk/route-planner/
http://www.theaa.com/route-planner/index.jsp