Has anyone else noticed that the roads are much busier this week now that the schools have gone back? With nearly everybody home from their holidays and back at work or school there's more traffic around, so today we're talking transport and getting around the city. There might be a bit of trumpet-blowing (but you've come to expect that!) because our public transport is second to none. No, literally! Nottingham is known for having the best public transport in the UK and as the city least reliant on cars for travel, ahead of London and Brighton.
On the buses
Earlier this year Nottingham City Transport (NCT) scored the highest satisfaction level (97%) among passengers of any bus operator in the UK. We talked a bit about our wonderful public transport in our alternative survival guide post back in May, so we're not lying! The survey looked at how customers rated bus travel for things like being able to get a seat, cleanliness, friendliness of the driver, whether they felt safe on them, punctuality and service frequency – and NCT came out on top.
Top trams and trains too
In May this year, the tram network – run appropriately by NET (Nottingham Express Transit) – was voted the "best loved" in the UK too with a 98% satisfaction rate. You can't get much better than that! Trams run right through the city centre from Clifton and Wilford (near West Bridgford) all the way up to Hucknall, and out beyond Beeston to Toton Lane. And they link up with seven Park + Rides so everyone can access the network.
Nottingham railway station (less than two miles from our apartments) recently had a dramatic facelift and the building looks fantastic, but more importantly it only takes 1 hour 45 minutes to get to St. Pancras from Nottingham, it's exactly the same amount of time to get to Manchester if you're heading to a meeting in the opposite direction.
On the buses
Earlier this year Nottingham City Transport (NCT) scored the highest satisfaction level (97%) among passengers of any bus operator in the UK. We talked a bit about our wonderful public transport in our alternative survival guide post back in May, so we're not lying! The survey looked at how customers rated bus travel for things like being able to get a seat, cleanliness, friendliness of the driver, whether they felt safe on them, punctuality and service frequency – and NCT came out on top.
Top trams and trains too
In May this year, the tram network – run appropriately by NET (Nottingham Express Transit) – was voted the "best loved" in the UK too with a 98% satisfaction rate. You can't get much better than that! Trams run right through the city centre from Clifton and Wilford (near West Bridgford) all the way up to Hucknall, and out beyond Beeston to Toton Lane. And they link up with seven Park + Rides so everyone can access the network.
Nottingham railway station (less than two miles from our apartments) recently had a dramatic facelift and the building looks fantastic, but more importantly it only takes 1 hour 45 minutes to get to St. Pancras from Nottingham, it's exactly the same amount of time to get to Manchester if you're heading to a meeting in the opposite direction.
Nottingham railway station: Grade II listed building
Conveniently located serviced apartments
All of our gorgeous apartments are in central West Bridgford so if you work in the city centre you won't even need to hop on a bus to get there, you can walk in (which we think is the perfect start to the day). The station is less than 2 miles from our properties, and there are lots of buses (numbers 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 stop on Central Avenue in West Bridgford) that will take you into the city in a few minutes.
And, if you need your car, all of our apartments have a car parking space right outside so you can choose to drive, bus it, take the tram or walk, whichever is best for you.
All of our gorgeous apartments are in central West Bridgford so if you work in the city centre you won't even need to hop on a bus to get there, you can walk in (which we think is the perfect start to the day). The station is less than 2 miles from our properties, and there are lots of buses (numbers 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 stop on Central Avenue in West Bridgford) that will take you into the city in a few minutes.
And, if you need your car, all of our apartments have a car parking space right outside so you can choose to drive, bus it, take the tram or walk, whichever is best for you.
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More info.
- NCT buses – for West Bridgford buses 5,6,7,8 & 9
- Trent Barton buses
- NET tram network
- East Midlands trains
- Traveline – plan your journey
If you're relocating to Nottingham and living in one of our apartments you'll find it really easy to get to wherever you work or play. And if you're not staying with us at the moment but you'd like to, or you've got any questions feel free to get in touch. Happy travelling!
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