Arriving to Bydgoszcz by train, passing through endless abandoned factories and gloomy tower blocks, does no justice to the city centre that awaits. The main train station, Bydgoszcz Główna, is about 1km northwest of the old town. Facilities are few and far between. On alighting from your train head down into the subway and follow the herd to the Hala Głowna (main hall). On your way you’ll spot a couple of newsagents which are capable of selling you public transport tickets as well as top-up cards for your phone. If it’s an emergency situation then make use of the toilets found in the underpass. You’ll pay 2.50zł regardless of the condition you’ll find the WC in. The main hall contains an ATM, as well as more newsagents, a train info point (some English spoken) and some 24hr food cabins right outside. To get to the centre head out of the doors and to the bus stop straight across the road on ul. Dworcowa. If you're using a taxi then you’ll find chariots standing a little to the right of the main entrance. These will usually charge you around 15zł to get to the old town, though you can make a considerable saving by phoning ahead.