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Travelling in the local area, UK and Europe. Travel in Ormskirk / Local area. Edge Link service – Facilities Management for bus passes. Local trains. www.nationalrail.co.uk. Passes available. Young Persons Railcard. Train season tickets (www.merseytravel.gov.uk).
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Travel in Ormskirk / Local area • Edge Link service – Facilities Management for bus passes • Local trains • www.nationalrail.co.uk • Passes available • Young Persons Railcard • Train season tickets (www.merseytravel.gov.uk) • Railpass (train only)
Areas of interest • Cheshire (Chester) • Wales (Conwy, Snowdonia) • Yorkshire (York, Haworth) • Lake District (Lake Windermere) • The South (London, Bath, Stonehenge…)
Travel in Europe • Budget Airlines operating from Liverpool / Manchester • Ryanair • Easyjet • BMI Baby • Jet2.com • Aer Lingus (to Dublin) • FlyVLM.com • Go Airlines • Whizz Air http://www.eurapart.com/airline.html http://www.chollovuelos.com/bajo-coste.htm(site in Spanish - but good list of airlines!) When travelling, be aware of hand baggage regulations! They can vary from airport to airport, so make sure you check them before flying
Accommodation • Find hostels/hotels and B&Bs at: • STA Travel - www.statravel.co.uk • Hostel World – www.hostelworld.com • Hostel Bookers – www.hostelbookers.com • Student Universe - http://www.studentuniverse.com/ Please remember to check how close your accommodation is to the airports/train stations, as if you arrive late at night, you may have difficulty getting to it!
Safety tips when travelling • Keep valuables close and secure at all times (especially in crowded places!) • Leave room keys with Security when travelling – if you lose them it could cost you up to £50 replacement! • Ensure you have adequate insurance before travelling, and avoid extreme sports (you are likely not covered for them!) • If you are not a US National, ensure that you have the correct visa to travel to your chosen country • Take Security’s number with you for emergencies!