Struggling on your first day after arriving in the UK? Whether how to travel, where to find foods and supplies, or what happens if you are lost among the smog in the UK! Don’t worry, BACCOM has gathered all the trendy, useful and reliable apps in the UK to save your day!
City Mapper
City Mapper is a public transportation application that shows you routes across major cities in the UK, such as London, Manchester, and Glasgow. This application lets you plan your travel with any transportation method, whether walking, cycling, or using trams and public transport. You can also track your travel distance and spending through your personal account, which can help you manage your budget!
National Rail and Train Line
Check out these two apps if you’re planning to travel around the UK by train. They provide clear information about platform number and even your seat number. Based on our experience of booking train tickets across various cities in the UK, comparing the prices between these two apps is a good move. Even though their prices are slightly different, sometimes you can save up to 50% by using the apps instead of the website. Not to mention, if you have a 16-25 railcard, you can get an extra 30% discount on train tickets! Don’t forget to check the price and discount before booking and enjoy the benefits!
Bus Time London
In case you have to regularly travel to university by bus. Bus Time London is an application worth downloading. It comes with this ace feature called ‘Wake me’ which will remind you not to miss your bus and help you arrive at your destination on time. This application will help you pick a destination and notify you once you arrive at your stop, so you won’t miss one. Plus, It also comes with a real-time bus journey planner feature which allows you to plan your bus routes with ease and calculates your transportation fees instantly for you. Feel free to pick the best ticket for your journey!
Uber Eats and Deliveroo
If you’re looking for good food delivery services, you might want to try Uber Eats and Deliveroo. Though both of their services cover all the UK, restaurants and promotions are differently offered.
Uber Eats has the most reasonable prices compared to other platforms, and if you use it regularly, you can get 25% discounts. Also, Uber Eats’ latest feature called “AI assistant '' sounds promising to try, it allows you to chat with AI, aiding you to discover new dishes and restaurants, find deals on popular cuisines, and so much more!
While Deliveroo often gives you discounts ordering from chain restaurants. Plus, once you sign up, you get free delivery for the first 14 days!
Not only can they deliver food, you can also order Pharmacy delivery online from shops near you with Uber Eats and Deliveroo. Before ordering any Pharmacy delivery, there are some medicines that need a prescription, learn more about which medicine requires a prescription at Prescribing of over the counter medicines is changing and Top 100 Most Prescribed Medications in UK Hospital. Why not give them a go!
Unidays and Student Beans
Students in the UK can enjoy various discounts at many places, such as museums, churches, restaurants, and other attractions by using a student card. If you prefer online shopping or booking tickets in advance, you can use the Unidays and Student Beans applications. These two apps will offer you various shops and popular brands with discounts. Register at once and claim your discounts!
We hope you find these 8 cool apps we suggested come in handy when you land in the UK. After giving them a go, drop a comment and feedback on your experience for our friends here. After all, keep this in mind! If you're on the hunt for a top-notch place to crash, make sure to reach BACCOM. We got your back in finding your dream home in the UK!
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