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🗓️ Nov 2026 🏷️ Travel English · Transportation English 🕒 8 min read
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| Checking the destination | → | Does this bus go to the airport? |
| Choosing a route | → | Which line should I take? |
| Checking the fare | → | How much is a ticket? |
| Buying a ticket | → | I’d like one ticket to downtown, please. |
| Finding your stop | → | Where is the next stop? |
| Knowing where to exit | → | Where should I get off? |
| Reporting a lost item | → | I think I left my bag on the bus. |
🗣️ Example Conversation
👩 Passenger: Excuse me, does this bus go to Central Station?
🧑 Driver: Yes, but you need to transfer at City Hall.
👩 Passenger: Which bus should I take after that?
🧑 Driver: Take the number 14 bus toward Downtown.
👩 Passenger: Do I need another ticket?
🧑 Driver: No. This ticket includes the transfer.
👩 Passenger: Great. Could you tell me when we reach City Hall?
🧑 Driver: Sure. I’ll let you know.
🗺️ Routes and Directions
“Which bus goes to the city centre?”
“Is this the correct platform?”
“Which direction should I travel?”
“Is this an express train?”
“Do I need to change trains?”
“How many stops is it from here?”
“Could you show me on the map?”
Confirm both the route number or line name and the direction of travel before boarding.
🎟️ Tickets, Fares, and Transit Cards
“Where can I buy a ticket?”
“Can I pay on the bus?”
“Can I pay with a card?”
“Do I need exact change?”
“Is this ticket valid for a transfer?”
“How long is this ticket valid?”
“Where can I load my transit card?”
📍 Stops and Transfers
“What is the next stop?”
“Could you tell me when we reach Main Street?”
“Where do I transfer?”
“How much time do I have to transfer?”
“Is the connection in this station?”
“Which platform do I need?”
⚠️ Delays and Service Problems
“Is this bus delayed?”
“Is the train still running?”
“Why is the line closed?”
“Is there a replacement bus?”
“What is the fastest alternative route?”
“When will service return to normal?”
Check official transit notices when possible, because routes, platforms, and service times can change during a disruption.
👜 Lost Property
“I think I left my bag on the bus.”
“It was the number 23 bus.”
“I got off at Central Station.”
“The bag is black with a red tag.”
“Where is the lost-property office?”
“How can I report the missing item?”
Give the route number, travel time, direction, stop, and a clear description of the missing item.
🔧 Problem → Need → Request
Problem: You are unsure where to get off the bus.
Need: You need the driver to tell you when you reach your stop.
Request: “Could you please tell me when we reach Harbour Street?”
Quick Tip ✅
Before boarding, confirm the route number, direction, and destination.
Then ask where to get off or transfer before the vehicle begins moving.
