Can I say "by this train", "with this train"?
Hi, teachers.

If someone asks me the way at the station,
"Which train should I take?"

Then, I point my finger at the train & I should answer:

You can get there by this train.
You can get there with this train.

Are these correct?
I would like to know I can use "by","with" in this case.
Thank you.

Question

Can I say "by this train", "with this train"?
Hi, teachers.

If someone asks me the way at the station,
"Which train should I take?"

Then, I point my finger at the train & I should answer:

You can get there by this train.
You can get there with this train.

Are these correct?
I would like to know I can use "by","with" in this case.
Thank you.

Answer

Both are correct.
Using 'with' sounds nicer to my ears, though.

Keep in mind, if the train you are pointing to can possibly be confused with other trains next to it, then you should use 'that' instead of 'this'.

Answer

By this train

Answer

Thank you for your answer, Peggy. Your answer helped me a lot!

Answer

Both can be used. You also can say:
You can get there by taking this train - but native speakers can be lazy and just say "by this train"
You can get there with this train
You can take this train
This train will get you there

Answers · 5

Still haven’t found your answers?

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to learn a language from the comfort of your own home. Browse our selection of experienced language tutors and enroll in your first lesson now!