Railway travel

A ticket to London, please.
       
Paul Ryefield:     —     What time does the next train to London leave?
Railway Station Clerk:     —     At 16:35, from platform 8.
Paul Ryefield:     —     Is it a direct¹ train to London?
Railway Station Clerk:     —     No, you have to change trains at Birmingham.
Paul Ryefield:     —     I see. One ticket to London, please.
Railway Station Clerk:     —     Single or return, sir?
Paul Ryefield:     —     Single, please.
Railway Station Clerk:     —     64 pounds, please.
Paul Ryefield:     —     Here you are.
Railway Station Clerk:     —     Here′s your ticket and change, sir.

1 direct   

adj.直接的；直达的；v.指挥；知道；监督；管理

参考例句：

• This train is direct,you do not have to change.这辆火车是直达的，你不必换车。
• The army is under the king's direct command.军队由国王直接统帅。