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Just wondered how bad things would be for people who currently have a car if they didn't have one. Or if you don't have a car, how bad things are already. Some things you might have to on a regular or occasional basis are tough without your own wheels. For example if you need to use a "proper" Post Office for any reason.

So how long would it take (and how much would it cost if you know) to do some of these things?

Going to work: Work from home, doesn't count.
Going to the supermarket: 10 minute walk, bus, 5 minute walk.
Going to the doctors: 5 minute walk, hourly bus, 1 minute walk.
Going for a hospital outpatient appointment: Impossible without getting a lift or a cab (or about three buses and a lot of walking).
Visiting important family member: Parents, who live about 6 miles away - 10 minute walk, bus, another bus, 1 minute walk. Last bus to theirs is about 6pm.
Going to your bank to pay a cheque in: 10 minute walk, bus, short walk.
Goint to a post office: 10-15 minute walk.
Getting a pint of milk: 2 minute walk.
Getting a bag of chips: 5 minute walk (but a crap chippy). 15 minute walk to good chippy).
Getting an Indian takeaway: About a 20 minute walk.
Getting a Maccy D / BK: 10 minute walk, bus, 5 minute walk.
Anything else that's a bastard: