Travel: transport, routes and getting around

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allow extra time

заложить дополнительное время

to plan more minutes or hours than a journey would normally need

We allowed extra time in case the train was delayed.

We allow extra time for security checks at the airport so we do not have to rush.

avoid traffic jams

избегать пробок

to stay away from roads blocked by large numbers of slow-moving vehicles

We left early to avoid traffic jams on the way to the airport.

Travelling by metro helps commuters avoid traffic jams.

be well connected

иметь удобное транспортное сообщение

syn:

have good transport links

to have convenient transport links to other places

The town is well connected by rail, so we did not need a car.

I want the area where we stay to be well connected to the main sights by bus or metro.

be within walking distance

находиться в пешей доступности

syn:

be a short walk away

opp:

be too far to walk

to be close enough to reach on foot

I would like our hostel to be within walking distance of a metro station.

Our hotel was within walking distance of the city centre, so we did not need to take a bus.

catch a connecting flight

успевать на стыковочный рейс

syn:

make a flight connection

opp:

miss a connecting flight

to board another plane during a journey to reach your final destination

We had to catch a connecting flight in Istanbul, so we followed the transfer signs.

We caught a connecting flight with only a few minutes to spare after the first plane arrived late.

compare the pros and cons

drop off

get around

get stuck in traffic

miss your stop

pick up

rely on public transport

travel at your own pace

work out cheaper