Travelling in the local area, UK and Europe

Travel in Ormskirk / Local area

• EdgeLink bus service: Every 15 minutes from EHU to Ormskirk

• Local Trains: www.merseyrail.org

• National Trains:www.nationalrail.co.uk www.thetrainline.com

• Rail Passes: – Young Person Rail card– Merseyrail Season Tickets

Areas of Interest

• Chester• Wales: Conway, Snowdonia National Park• Lake District• Yorkshire: York, Haworth• Northern Cities: Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds• The South: London, Stonehenge, Bath, Oxford

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

Be aware of hand baggage regulations! They can vary from airport to airport and airline to airline, so

make sure you check them before flying

Extras you could be charged for:- Online check-in- Checking in a bag- Overweight baggage- Seat reservations

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!)

• Ensure that you have the correct visa to travel to your chosen country.

• Put EHU Security telephone number in your mobile/Cell with you for emergencies!

Trips & Events• Students Union - leaflet in your welcome packs,

check their facebook page or website: http://www.edgehillsu.org.uk/events

• York – Sat 25th January• Lake District- Sat 8th February• Etihad & Old Trafford Stadium tours- Sat 22nd Feb• Stratford-upon-Avon- Sat 8th March• North Wales- Sat 22nd March