Travel and transport

How to get around, help with travel costs, and national travel links.

Getting around the West Midlands

It helps if you have your postcode, and the postcode of your destination, to hand when using the websites below.

• Transport Direct offers a comprehensive journey planner service
• Use Google maps or Multimap for driving directions
• Visit Network West Midlands for details of buses and trains
• Visit walkit.com to find out walking directions

Help with travel costs

• You may be entitled to help with travel costs to hospital or other medical appointments.
• The NHS Business Services Authority has further information about help with health costs.
• See also the Department of Health’s eligibility criteria for patient transport services (PTS).
• The DirectGov website has information about help with costs travelling to and from hospital for disabled people.
• You can find out more information on the Advice Guide website from the Citizen’s Advice Bureau.

National travel links

• National Rail enquiries – train timetable information
• National Express – bus timetable information