Top 7 advantages of using public transport

Do you have cause to travel a lot? Perhaps you travel into work on a daily basis? If so, here are seven ways that public transport could benefit you.

1. Travelling by bus or train is often the quickest way to get somewhere, as buses have their own lanes and trains can go much faster than cars.

2. There are no petrol or vehicle repair costs associated with travelling by train or bus, meaning public transport often works out much cheaper.

3. There are also no parking costs associated with public transport, which means there are big savings to be had from travelling into your place of work by bus or train.

4. One of the big draw backs of driving is that you often have to sit in queues of traffic to get to your destination. Using public transport means that will no longer be an issue.

5. By not taking your car and choosing public transport instead, you will be doing your bit for the environment.

6. Road traffic accidents are sadly all too common, so many people choose public transport because it offers a safer alternative to driving.

7. Most towns are now connected by railway and bus stations, while major cities are usually well covered for all forms of public transportation. That means, it's now easier than ever to get from A to C, stopping off at B in the process.

If you work or visit Liverpool, you may want to get a train into one of it's major railway stations - Liverpool Lime Street or Liverpool Central. They are both in great locations within the city and offer excellent routes on to other parts of Merseyside.

Merseyrail and Merseytravel offers trains to and from many destinations in the North West, including trains to Chester, Liverpool and Southport. Visit Merseyrail.org today to find schedules for the festive period.