The charts demonstrate the average commuting time of workers in United Kingdom and the methods of travelling to work in London and the rest of the country in the 2009.
Overall, short commutes were by far the most common, and the vast majority of workers spent no more than 30 minutes to get to work. Cars were the most used in both areas, particularly outside London, while train and underground transports accounted for substantial share of journeys only in the capital.
Turning to the details, journeys lasting between 1-15 minutes represented the largest share, at 42%, followed by commutes of 16-30 minutes, at 33%. Meanwhile, 12% of workers travelled only for 31-45 minutes, while the figures for journeys lasting between 45-40 minutes and more than 60 minutes were 8% and 5% respectively.
Turning to the methods of vehicles, travelling by car accounted for 40% of journeys in London, in contrast with a substantially higher figure of 72% in the rest of UK. Walking was relatively similar in both areas, representing 10% and 12%, respectively. Cycling was generally uncommon, accounting for 4% in London and 2% just 2% just elsewhere. By contrast, travelling by train and underground services was relatively popular in London, at 20% and 18% respectively, whereas these methods barely were used in the rest of United Kingdom.