You Can Use Trains And Buses Too

For those of us who own cars just getting in them and driving to wherever we want to go is such an automatic thing to do. Convenience is everything in owning a car but is it always the most cost effective or even the best solution for some journeys?

Really short trips don't make sense when we can walk or cycle. Everyone knows this but we all consider our time worth using the car. Longer journeys don't readily seem to be an option for walking or cycling but maybe public transport should be looked at every now and then. 

It all depends on where you are and the costs involved. Remember that catching a train in the morning rush hour will be very expensive but outside this it becomes far more favourable. Remember to that you need to compare the cost as well as the time and convenience. Cost per mile for using a car should be considered at 0.45p (HMRC use this figure). 

So next time you need to make a journey think about your realistic options and balance the pros and cons. You might be surprised.