Catching the bus into town B1
Working out which bus to get and whether it stops where you need.
catch a bus — use public transportA: Are you coming to the party tonight?
B: Maybe, but only if I can catch the last bus home.
does this go to — check the routeExcuse me, does this go to the station, please? (polite)
This go to the station? (very casual)
get off — leave a bus, train, plane, etc.A: Is this where we get off?
B: No, our stop is after the bridge.
Asking the driver
Tourist: Excuse me, does this go to the city centre?
Driver: It does, yeah. Hop on.
Tourist: Cheers. Where do I get off for the cathedral?
Driver: Fourth stop, by the big Tesco. I'll give you a shout.
Which bus to take
Visitor: What's the easiest way into town from here?
Local: Just catch a bus from that stop, the 42 runs every ten minutes.
Visitor: Brilliant. And it definitely goes past the museum?
Local: It does. Get off at the market and it's two minutes' walk.