When people say they have to CATCH a bus, or a cab (taxi) or a train, they are usually talking about a trip without a reserved seat. For example, I might catch the bus to work every day. I get on, pay the fare and sit in an unreserved seat. However, if I were going on a trip and had bought a ticket in advance, I would say I am TAKING the bus to Toronto. If I live in a big city, I CATCH a cab or taxi by going out on the street and waving one down, then I tell the driver where I want to go. I would say I am TAKING a cab if I have called ahead and asked for the cab to come to my home and pick me up. The use of CATCH is usually describing a trip that is not pre-booked. Hope this helps

Hi! There isn't much difference between the 2 for example you can say "I need to catch the train to London" or "I need to take the train to London". "Take the train" is a little more formal. Hope that helps!

Hi, if you see a person running in a station, they are probably trying to "catch a train" before it leaves. People normally take a train. Consider this famous phrase: "Catch me if you can".