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How difficult is it to get around the UK without a car in 2023? (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 11 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Burger here, I've been living in Yurp for a while now but still haven't made it to the UK. As a 'mercan I take it with a grain of salt when Euros tell me transit is "bad" anywhere, but I do hear its supposed to be "bad" outside of London.

Do you guys own cars? Is owning a car necessary to live where you are?

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[–] monkeytennis 5 points 11 months ago

In and between cities, it's feasible (obviously easiest in and around London). Train tickets are expensive, but fine for occasional use.

In rural areas, almost impossible. Buses are unreliable, slow and very limited. I try to keep car use down, but in a suburb that's hard, let alone proper countryside. At least the wealthy rural folk seem to be embracing EVs.