Reading Timetables worksheet with a London Tube schedule and related math questions.
Reading Timetables worksheet showing a train schedule for the London Tube with questions about journey times and connections.
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To solve the problems related to the train timetable, let's analyze each question step by step.
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The timetable shows train departures and arrivals at various stations in London. The columns represent the departure times from specific stations, and the rows indicate the arrival times at other stations.
#### Key Stations:
- Earls Court
- South Kensington
- Piccadilly Circus
- Hyde Park Corner
- Green Park
- Lancaster Square
- Gloucester Road
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#### (a) I catch the 09:14 train from Earls Court. Will I be able to get off the train at Hyde Park Corner?
1. Identify the train departure time: The train departs from Earls Court at 09:14.
2. Check the row for Earls Court: Look at the row corresponding to Earls Court.
3. Find the arrival time at Hyde Park Corner: In the "Hyde Park Corner" column, the train arriving from Earls Court at 09:14 does not have an entry. This means there is no direct train from Earls Court to Hyde Park Corner at this time.
4. Conclusion: You will not be able to get off the train at Hyde Park Corner because there is no train listed for that route at 09:14.
Answer: No, you will not be able to get off the train at Hyde Park Corner.
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#### (b) I am at the Piccadilly Circus station at 07:25. Which train can I get next?
1. Identify the current time: You are at Piccadilly Circus at 07:25.
2. Check the row for Piccadilly Circus: Look at the row corresponding to Piccadilly Circus.
3. Find the next available train: The next train departing from Piccadilly Circus after 07:25 is at 07:34.
4. Determine the destination: The train departing at 07:34 goes to South Kensington.
5. Conclusion: The next train you can catch is the one departing at 07:34 to South Kensington.
Answer: The next train you can catch is at 07:34 to South Kensington.
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#### (c) I catch the 08:49 train from Hyde Park Corner to Green Park. How long will this journey take?
1. Identify the departure time: The train departs from Hyde Park Corner at 08:49.
2. Check the row for Hyde Park Corner: Look at the row corresponding to Hyde Park Corner.
3. Find the arrival time at Green Park: In the "Green Park" column, the train arriving from Hyde Park Corner at 08:49 arrives at 08:56.
4. Calculate the travel time:
- Departure time: 08:49
- Arrival time: 08:56
- Travel time = 08:56 - 08:49 = 7 minutes
5. Conclusion: The journey takes 7 minutes.
Answer: The journey takes 7 minutes.
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#### (d) I catch the 08:39 train from South Kensington to Piccadilly Circus. How long will this journey take?
1. Identify the departure time: The train departs from South Kensington at 08:39.
2. Check the row for South Kensington: Look at the row corresponding to South Kensington.
3. Find the arrival time at Piccadilly Circus: In the "Piccadilly Circus" column, the train arriving from South Kensington at 08:39 arrives at 08:46.
4. Calculate the travel time:
- Departure time: 08:39
- Arrival time: 08:46
- Travel time = 08:46 - 08:39 = 7 minutes
5. Conclusion: The journey takes 7 minutes.
Answer: The journey takes 7 minutes.
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#### (e) I arrive at the Gloucester Road tube station at 08:45. How long is the journey to Lancaster Square?
1. Identify the arrival time: You arrive at Gloucester Road at 08:45.
2. Check the row for Gloucester Road: Look at the row corresponding to Gloucester Road.
3. Find the arrival time at Lancaster Square: In the "Lancaster Square" column, the train arriving from Gloucester Road at 08:45 arrives at 08:52.
4. Calculate the travel time:
- Departure time: 08:45
- Arrival time: 08:52
- Travel time = 08:52 - 08:45 = 7 minutes
5. Conclusion: The journey takes 7 minutes.
Answer: The journey takes 7 minutes.
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#### (f) I need to arrive in South Kensington by 08:45. What is the latest train that I can catch from Earls Court?
1. Identify the target arrival time: You need to arrive in South Kensington by 08:45.
2. Check the row for South Kensington: Look at the row corresponding to South Kensington.
3. Find the latest train arriving before 08:45: The latest train arriving in South Kensington before 08:45 is at 08:42.
4. Trace back to Earls Court: The train arriving at South Kensington at 08:42 departs from Earls Court at 08:34.
5. Conclusion: The latest train you can catch from Earls Court is the one departing at 08:34.
Answer: The latest train you can catch from Earls Court is at 08:34.
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1. (a) No
2. (b) 07:34 to South Kensington
3. (c) 7 minutes
4. (d) 7 minutes
5. (e) 7 minutes
6. (f) 08:34
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{l}
\text{(a) No} \\
\text{(b) 07:34 to South Kensington} \\
\text{(c) 7 minutes} \\
\text{(d) 7 minutes} \\
\text{(e) 7 minutes} \\
\text{(f) 08:34}
\end{array}
}
\]
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Timetable Recap
The timetable shows train departures and arrivals at various stations in London. The columns represent the departure times from specific stations, and the rows indicate the arrival times at other stations.
#### Key Stations:
- Earls Court
- South Kensington
- Piccadilly Circus
- Hyde Park Corner
- Green Park
- Lancaster Square
- Gloucester Road
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Questions and Solutions
#### (a) I catch the 09:14 train from Earls Court. Will I be able to get off the train at Hyde Park Corner?
1. Identify the train departure time: The train departs from Earls Court at 09:14.
2. Check the row for Earls Court: Look at the row corresponding to Earls Court.
3. Find the arrival time at Hyde Park Corner: In the "Hyde Park Corner" column, the train arriving from Earls Court at 09:14 does not have an entry. This means there is no direct train from Earls Court to Hyde Park Corner at this time.
4. Conclusion: You will not be able to get off the train at Hyde Park Corner because there is no train listed for that route at 09:14.
Answer: No, you will not be able to get off the train at Hyde Park Corner.
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#### (b) I am at the Piccadilly Circus station at 07:25. Which train can I get next?
1. Identify the current time: You are at Piccadilly Circus at 07:25.
2. Check the row for Piccadilly Circus: Look at the row corresponding to Piccadilly Circus.
3. Find the next available train: The next train departing from Piccadilly Circus after 07:25 is at 07:34.
4. Determine the destination: The train departing at 07:34 goes to South Kensington.
5. Conclusion: The next train you can catch is the one departing at 07:34 to South Kensington.
Answer: The next train you can catch is at 07:34 to South Kensington.
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#### (c) I catch the 08:49 train from Hyde Park Corner to Green Park. How long will this journey take?
1. Identify the departure time: The train departs from Hyde Park Corner at 08:49.
2. Check the row for Hyde Park Corner: Look at the row corresponding to Hyde Park Corner.
3. Find the arrival time at Green Park: In the "Green Park" column, the train arriving from Hyde Park Corner at 08:49 arrives at 08:56.
4. Calculate the travel time:
- Departure time: 08:49
- Arrival time: 08:56
- Travel time = 08:56 - 08:49 = 7 minutes
5. Conclusion: The journey takes 7 minutes.
Answer: The journey takes 7 minutes.
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#### (d) I catch the 08:39 train from South Kensington to Piccadilly Circus. How long will this journey take?
1. Identify the departure time: The train departs from South Kensington at 08:39.
2. Check the row for South Kensington: Look at the row corresponding to South Kensington.
3. Find the arrival time at Piccadilly Circus: In the "Piccadilly Circus" column, the train arriving from South Kensington at 08:39 arrives at 08:46.
4. Calculate the travel time:
- Departure time: 08:39
- Arrival time: 08:46
- Travel time = 08:46 - 08:39 = 7 minutes
5. Conclusion: The journey takes 7 minutes.
Answer: The journey takes 7 minutes.
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#### (e) I arrive at the Gloucester Road tube station at 08:45. How long is the journey to Lancaster Square?
1. Identify the arrival time: You arrive at Gloucester Road at 08:45.
2. Check the row for Gloucester Road: Look at the row corresponding to Gloucester Road.
3. Find the arrival time at Lancaster Square: In the "Lancaster Square" column, the train arriving from Gloucester Road at 08:45 arrives at 08:52.
4. Calculate the travel time:
- Departure time: 08:45
- Arrival time: 08:52
- Travel time = 08:52 - 08:45 = 7 minutes
5. Conclusion: The journey takes 7 minutes.
Answer: The journey takes 7 minutes.
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#### (f) I need to arrive in South Kensington by 08:45. What is the latest train that I can catch from Earls Court?
1. Identify the target arrival time: You need to arrive in South Kensington by 08:45.
2. Check the row for South Kensington: Look at the row corresponding to South Kensington.
3. Find the latest train arriving before 08:45: The latest train arriving in South Kensington before 08:45 is at 08:42.
4. Trace back to Earls Court: The train arriving at South Kensington at 08:42 departs from Earls Court at 08:34.
5. Conclusion: The latest train you can catch from Earls Court is the one departing at 08:34.
Answer: The latest train you can catch from Earls Court is at 08:34.
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Final Answers
1. (a) No
2. (b) 07:34 to South Kensington
3. (c) 7 minutes
4. (d) 7 minutes
5. (e) 7 minutes
6. (f) 08:34
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{l}
\text{(a) No} \\
\text{(b) 07:34 to South Kensington} \\
\text{(c) 7 minutes} \\
\text{(d) 7 minutes} \\
\text{(e) 7 minutes} \\
\text{(f) 08:34}
\end{array}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of time worksheet reading timetables.
