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Getting around

Trains, buses, bikes and cars.

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  • Everyone
  • Step 6 of 8
  • Reviewed 27 October 2026
Busnight services vary▲Trainrailcards help▲Bikecycle-to-work schemes▲Carparking can be scarce▲
Ways to commute and what to look out for.
  • A railcard or season ticket can cut costs sharply.
  • Check night-time transport before you accept a job with nights.
  • Many cycle-to-work and parking schemes exist: ask your trust.
  • Overseas doctors can usually drive on a foreign licence for a limited time. Check GOV.UK.

Saving time and money

  • Compare tickets and passes before buying.
  • Check how late services run before accepting a post with nights.
  • Keep a backup plan for strikes or disruption.

Your checklist

  • Priced my commute

This page is general education, reviewed 27 October 2026. Rules, fees and dates change: always confirm with the official sources below. It is not medical, legal or immigration advice.