This lesson practises 27 C2 collocations on Travel, Transport & Commuting. Collocations are fixed word pairings that native speakers expect — Cambridge examiners test them in Use of English Part 1 and reward precise lexis in Writing. Run through the interactive drills first, then open this glossary to revise every item in the set. For question-by-question feedback, use Review mode after you finish the session.
local transport links
The hotel is close to local transport links and the airport shuttle.
have a special charm
Some coastal roads have a special charm in the early morning.
lengthy tailbacks
An accident caused lengthy tailbacks on the motorway.
alight from a bus
The visitors will alight from the bus outside the museum.
carve a niche for themselves
The operators managed to carve a niche for themselves by offering car-free holidays.
overcrowded train
We had to stand on an overcrowded train for most of the journey.
commuter route
The new commuter route cuts twenty minutes from the journey to the city centre.
getting stuck in traffic
Getting stuck in traffic can make the daily commute much longer.
hopelessly lost
The hikers were hopelessly lost after the fog covered the path.
alleviate bottlenecks
The new platform layout should alleviate bottlenecks at the station entrance.
experience severe travel disruption
Passengers may experience severe travel disruption after a major storm.
intrepid explorer
The museum exhibition follows an intrepid explorer across the polar regions.
leg of a journey
Each leg of a journey needs careful planning.
comply with entry requirements
Travellers must comply with entry requirements before boarding.
traffic tails back
Traffic tails back for miles after a serious accident.
carry out a survey
The transport authority will carry out a survey of commuter needs.
keep their eyes peeled
Passengers should keep their eyes peeled for the platform number.
commuter town
The village has become a commuter town since the rail service improved.
vehicle emissions
The city plans to reduce vehicle emissions near primary schools.
local transport services
Cuts to local transport services affected isolated villages.
off the beaten track
The guesthouse is off the beaten track but easy to reach by bus.
drive recklessly
Drivers who drive recklessly on mountain roads endanger other travellers.
commuter train
The commuter train is usually full before it reaches the capital.
thirst for adventure
Her thirst for adventure led her to travel alone across Central Asia.
arduous journey
The hike across the pass was an arduous journey in winter.
ease traffic congestion
A new tram line could ease traffic congestion in the historic centre.
traffic gridlock
The marathon caused traffic gridlock across the city centre.