Public Transportation English: How to Ask Which Bus, Train, or Ferry to Take

THE BIG IDEA: Confirm the destination, service, and stop before you travel.

Ten phrases to practise

1. Which bus goes to ___?
2. Which train should I take?
3. Does this ferry go to ___?
4. Is this the right platform?
5. Where do I get off?
6. How many stops is it?
7. Do I need to transfer?
8. Does this stop at ___?
9. Can you tell me when we get there?
10. Am I going the right way?

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DESTINATION → TRANSPORT → STOP → CONFIRM

A route number alone may not tell you which direction to take. Say your destination when asking about a bus, train, or ferry. A transfer means changing from one service to another.

Put it together

“Which bus goes to the museum? Do I need to transfer? Where do I get off?”

Your next conversation

Pick a destination. Practise asking for the service, any transfer, and your final stop.

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