2.  Although Although travelling by train is quick, travelling by coach is cheaper  However Travelling by train is quick. However, travelling by coach is cheaper.

3.  Whereas Travelling by train is quick, whereas travelling by coach is cheap.  On the one hand… On the other hand… On the one hand, travelling by train is quick. On the other hand, it is not as cheap as travelling by coach.

4.  In spite of In spite of the cost, we went by train.  Despite Despite the cost, we went by train.

5.  Nevertheless The train was expensive. Nevertheless, we went by train.  Even though Even though it was expensive we went by train. (Although and however can also be used to contrast – and + aspects).

6.  Not only… also… Not only is travelling by train quicker than travelling by coach, it is also more comfortable.

7.  What’s more Travelling by train is quicker than travelling by coach. What’s more, it’s also more comfortable.  Moreover Travelling by train is quicker than travelling by coach. Moreover, it is also more comfortable.

8.  Travelling by plane / travelling by ship  Going on a package holiday / going on an independent holiday  Staying in a hotel / going camping  Working in a travel agent’s office / working in a holiday resort