English phrasebook
Buying a Bus Ticket in English
Practise buying a long-distance bus ticket in England. Say where you are going, choose a return ticket, a time and a seat, and pay by card.
Situation: A bus station in England. Your goal: Buy a return bus ticket to Bristol.
The whole conversation, line by line
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Ticket clerk
Good afternoon. Where are you going?
You
Good afternoon. I'd like a ticket to Bristol.
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Ticket clerk
One way or return?
You
Return, please.
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Ticket clerk
When do you want it for?
You
For tomorrow morning, if possible.
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Ticket clerk
There's a bus at nine and another at eleven. Which do you prefer?
You
The nine o'clock one, please.
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Ticket clerk
Very good. The return ticket costs thirty-two pounds. Do you want a window or an aisle seat?
You
Window, please.
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Ticket clerk
Perfect. Are you going to pay in cash or by card?
You
By card, please.
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Ticket clerk
Here's your ticket. The bus leaves from bay four. Have a good trip!
You
Thank you very much. See you later!
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