Travelling the Network

Find out information about how to travel around St Albans including maps, timetables and more...

Network St Albans - Travelling around St Albans made easier

intro-teamNetwork St Albans is an initiative which promotes better integrated and sustainable modes of travel, whether by bus or train, walking or cycling, around St Albans and the surrounding areas. Network St Albans can help you to consider and plan your journey for commuting, or travelling for shopping or for leisure.

 

 

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This project is supported by local businesses, the University of Hertfordshire, St Albans City & District Council, Hertfordshire County Council, St Albans Chamber of Commerce and local bus and train operating companies.

This website provides comprehensive passenger transport information including local travel maps, and advice on other sustainable travel modes. In addition Network St Albans has produced a pocket travel guide for the area, copies of which can be picked up at the Tourist Information Centre, Civic Centre or your local library.

 

St Albans BUSnet

St. Albans BUSnet

St. Albans BUSnet is a zonal multi-operational bus ticket, which can be used to provide unlimited travel throughout the Network St. Albans area. Buy your BUSnet ticket on the first bus you board and use it on any other bus for travel within the Network boundaries.

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The Guide to Moving Home in London on a Budget

Moving home is one of the most stressful and life-changing moments of someone’s life; it's also not cheap. Whether moving around the corner or to a new city, you are facing the next chapter of your life. How you move will play a significant factor in the amount of stress you face. You can choose to tackle the move across London yourself, hiring your own van with a man, packing everything up, and making sure everything gets to where it needs to go. Or you can hire a professional London removal company who will do the hard work for you at a cost. However you go about it, there are a few tricks you can take advantage of to move home on a budget.

Planning is Key

Being able to take things as they come is a great way to approach life; however, planning has its advantages. To ensure your move goes as smoothly as possible, without any surprise costs, you should plan ahead. Make use of a moving checklist for maximum efficiency, label your boxes to ensure they get to the right room at the destination, and sort out your transport way before your actual moving date. Leaving everything to the last minute can lead to higher prices for the van or a higher hourly rate to the removal team who had to accommodate your last minute request.

Have a Clear Out

Moving home can be one of the best times for you to finally clear out that junk you have been holding on to. Do you have a wardrobe full of clothes you never wore? How about obscure Christmas gifts from years ago that you never used? Now is the time to get rid of them. The less you have to take to your new place, the cheaper it will be.

Shop Around for the Best Deal in London

When moving, as with any big financial decision, you should remember the rule of three. Get three quotes. If you can move without the help of a removal company, then that will generally be the cheaper option. However, not all of us have the time to do that. If time is of the essence, head online and check for local man and van services in your area anywhere in London. Picking the cheapest service is not always going to be the most affordable option - they might be cheap because they offer a less than stellar service with you then having to pay extra after the fact. Find the balance of a fair price and great reviews from customers.  Doing so will save you money, time, and stress.

Don’t Move When Everyone Else Is

Moving season as its known is during the summer. The weather is warm, the suns out, and you're not dealing with puddles or ice while moving heavy furniture, which is precisely what everyone else is thinking. For that reason, the removal companies are busy enough not to have to worry about meeting your budget. If your schedule is flexible, make your house move out of summer. London Companies will offer you a better deal because they are looking for more work. The rain may not be ideal, but it's fair to assume getting a little wet is worth saving some money.

Don’t Go Broke by Moving

As you have learned from the above, moving home does not have to break the bank. Really, it all comes down to planning. Plan your move date, shop around for removal companies, and plan the actual moving process to ensure you minimize the time it takes. Time is money as they say.

Do you have any tips for moving home on a budget? Let us know down below.

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Skyride Hertfordshire

Everyone's invited
Sky Ride, a small group led cycle rides in the St Albans area. Many levels of rides catered for everyone. All rides are FREE and there are free resource kits for teachers to inspire students.

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