Using public transport in the UK can be as unpredictable as the Melbourne weather. One day it will break your heart, the next day you will just adore it and then with another blink of an eye, you will be frustrated once again. The transport system in London is still however, among some of the finest transport systems in the world and is responsible for moving at least 10 million people everyday; an impossibility if they were not doing most things right. Always leave yourself extra time when you commute to a new school just in case you experience the delays that can often occur within such a large network of transport.

Before you decide to embark on any journey it is best to plan the easiest way to get there. Getting around the UK usually requires the use of different transport modes. Use the Transport for London website www.transportforlondon.gov.uk/tfl/ to help plan your journey.

When you hire a cab in the UK stick to Black cabs or licensed mini cabs. Females travelling alone need to be weary of attackers who pose as mini cab drivers. Pick ups are usually made outside pubs and clubs where you cannot be guaranteed of your safety. Always have a reputable cab number you can call close by. Mini Cab numbers are found in local phone books, by calling directory assistance or by using the following website www.192.com/directory.cfm/minicab/ Please take care out there.