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Read timetables, allow for transfers and compare journey durations.
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Read timetables, allow for transfers and compare journey durations.
Read timetables, allow for transfers and compare journey durations.
Example 1
Read the timetable. How many minutes does the bus journey from Park to Museum take?
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Answer: 25
- Departure is 11:15 and arrival is 11:40.
- Count the minutes across the hour if needed: the journey lasts 25 minutes.
Example 2
The bus reaches Central at 09:50. You need at least 10 minutes to walk to the train platform. Which is the earliest train you can catch?
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Answer: 10:00
- The earliest possible platform arrival is 10:00.
- 09:55 leaves too soon. The first train at or after 10:00 departs 10:00.
Example 3
Read the timetable. How many minutes does the bus journey from Park to Museum take?
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Answer: 35
- Departure is 12:05 and arrival is 12:40.
- Count the minutes across the hour if needed: the journey lasts 35 minutes.
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