Planning a trip to England and hoping to improve your English language skills? Well whether you’re going just for a weekend or spending a few weeks there, it will be helpful to know some key English travel vocabulary.
This practical guide will help you learn the most useful English travel words and phrases - and show you exactly how to use them in real sentences.
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General Travel Vocabulary
Let’s start with some essential English travel vocabulary that you’ll use when talking about travel plans, experiences and destinations.
Trip: I am planning a trip to the UK to learn English.
Journey: What part of your journey are you most looking forward to?
Travel: Next summer we will travel to England for the first time.
Destination: I am looking for a new holiday destination this year.
Itinerary: He followed the itinerary, but still missed the museum.
Air Travel Vocabulary
If you’re flying to your destination, this English vocabulary for travelling by air will help you navigate the airport and your flight with confidence.
Flight: Our flight to Manchester leaves at 9am.
Plane: The plane to England landed smoothly at the airport.
Check-in: Can you tell me where the check-in desk is please?
Boarding pass: The airline app stores your digital boarding pass.
Gate: She is waiting for her gate number to be announced.
Luggage: We packed light to avoid paying for extra luggage.
Overland Travel Vocabulary
Of course, not all travel happens in the air and these English vocabulary words will be useful for getting around by train, bus or car when you get there too.
Train: The train to London was an hour late.
Bus: You can just take a bus into Oxford city centre.
Ticket: Can you help me to buy a ticket to Cambridge please?
Station: I am waiting at the station for the train to arrive.
Platform: Check the display to find the right platform.
Car rental: The car rental company offers unlimited mileage.
Arrival & Departure Vocabulary
This section of English tourism vocabulary is all about the beginning and end of your journey and is especially useful for airports and borders.
Arrive: Please arrive at the airport two hours before your flight.
Depart: My flight to England will depart from terminal three.
Delay: There was a two hour delay due to fog.
Customs: Can you give me directions to customs please?
Passport control: Passport control was quick and easy this time.
We hope this English vocabulary guide helps you enjoy your travels to the fullest. And if you’re ready to truly take your English language skills to the next level - don’t forget to visit Lingoo.
It’s a fantastic way to find immersive, real-life opportunities to practice English while exploring the UK.
Safe travels and happy learning!