Getting Round in the UK

On Facebook I was asked how I travelled around in the UK and also for my thoughts about travelling around the UK by car, rail or coach.  In the European summer, I was lucky enough to spend two weeks travelling around Scotland with my friend Sue in her car.  Without a car we would not have been able to get to some places in the Highlands. 
In the UK there are extensive rail and coach networks. I used a Britrail pass which is for visitors only.  It is worth checking that out.  The passes aren't cheap but are far cheaper than buying tickets for individual journeys  after you have arrived.   With Britrail passes visitors travel more cheaply than locals.
Coaches are much cheaper than trains but take a lot longer to get to their destination, so it depends on the amount of time you have. 
Friends have rented cars in the UK but that is quite an expense and fuel is expensive too.  You need to consider how much time you will be spending in major cities and whether you want to drive a car in them.  In smaller towns the historic centre is often some distance from a Park and Ride car park where you leave your wheels and take a bus 
In London you can buy an Oyster card to get around or use a contactless card which is what I did.  This was a matter of just using my normal ATM card.  It must have this symbol. 
Whichever way you do it, travel within the UK is a major expense so be prepared.