However, trains can be frustrating because sometimes they get delayed or canceled due to technical issues or staff shortages. When I went to Stonehenge, my train from Salisbury back to Exeter was over an hour late!
The other mode of transportation I use is the bus. In Exeter, I rarely use it because I walk everywhere. However, when I do need to go somewhere that is only a couple of miles outside of walking distance from my accommodation or when I arrive at a train station, the bus is good. I do not like buses as much as trains because on a lot of them you have to pay attention to know when to press the stop button so that the driver knows to let you off. Sometimes I get distracted or confused about where to get off and miss my stop. I have not traveled a long distance on a bus and have not been on a budget plane yet, but I will experience both while I am here.
England is a pretty small country, so it is easier to have trains and buses that operate across the whole country, connecting almost every city and village. This is harder in countries with a larger land mass, like the United States. Using public transport also reduces the number of cars on the road, leading to less traffic, less competition for parking spaces and maybe even less carbon dioxide emission per person. This means that taking a train or bus can be better for the environment.
