Night bus

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What it really means

Buses that run through the night after the normal services stop. In London their route numbers start with "N", such as the N29. Slower than the day services, but they get you home cheaply.

Chinese explanation

夜班公交，在日间线路停运后通宵运营。伦敦的夜班车线路号以"N"开头，如N29。虽然慢一些，但能便宜地把你送回家。

Example conversation

A: We missed the last train! B: Do not panic, the N29 night bus goes right past your flat.

A：我们错过末班车了！ B：别慌，N29夜班公交正好经过你家楼下。

What you could say back

“Where is the nearest night bus stop?”

Related phrases

Night Tube The last train Hailing a bus (put your arm out)

Official sources

Rules and amounts change — confirm important details with the official source.

Go deeper

Using UK Public Transport: Trains, Buses and the Tube

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