Getting Around
Once you have found something fun to do, don't let transport be a problem. There are loads of ways to get around in Nottinghamshire.
If you want to take the healthy and green approach, you could walk or use you bike. You might find the maps useful to find your way to the activities. If you are walking or cycling, make sure you stay safe.
Know your route - Tell someone where you are going - Be seen!
If you want to use public transport, You might find the online journey planner useful or you can call Travel Line 0871 200 22 33 to find out what bus will take you there.
How to use the online journey planner
In the 'plan a door-to-door journey' box:
- 'From' Type in the postcode or street you are starting from
- 'To' Type in the postcode or street you are going to
- Select the date and time you want to leave
- Press 'Go'.
It might ask you to select where you are starting from or going to from list.
It will then give you some journey options - 'select' one, click 'details' and off you go!
Bus Cards
Easy-riders, which used to be known as bus cards, have recently become available for under 18's. They are designed to save you money if you travel to and from town at least once a day. You can have an easy-rider for different amounts of time for different costs. They allow you to travel on both the buses and the trams.
| Duration of Card | Price |
|---|---|
| 7 days | £8.25 Cash |
| 1 Month | £30 Online £32.50 Phone or Travel Centre |
| Monthly by Direct Debit | £25.50 |
| 3 months | £75 Phone or Travel Centre |
| 6 months | £140 Phone or Travel Centre |
| 12 months | £260 Phone or Travel Centre |
To find out more about bus cards visit the following link: www.thetram.net/times/easyrider.asp
(Information researched by Cassie Lovelock, West Bridgford Comprehensive School)
Trams and Trains
Don't forget you might be able to use a tram or a train. You can find train times at www.eastmidlandstrains.co.uk
For tram times, use this link www.thetram.net
Cycling
Nottinghamshire has over 650 miles of countryside and urban cycle routes. Cycling is a healthy and green way of getting around and can also be fun. For more information about getting around by bike visit www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/home/leisure/l-cycling.htm
Walking
There are over 1600 miles of rights of way in Nottinghamshire. You can walk on all rights of way; footpaths, bridleways, byways and restricted byways. For more information about getting around by foot visit www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/home/leisure/l-walking.htm
Safe travel
Your safety is very important. Remember the following things when you are out and about.
- Always tell someone where you are going and what time you are expecting to come home.
- Keep your mobile phone charged up and with you. Make sure it has credit.
- Walk in well lit areas and make sure you know where you are going.
- Avoid any conflict or arguments with other people.
- Don't flash the cash - keep all of your valuables out of sight.
- Do not accept lifts from people you do not know.
- Try to go to places with your friends.
- Have a back up plan - what if your train is cancelled or your bus is late?
Notts Travel and Transport News
Live minute-by-minute information from Nottingham Travelwise:
http://www.itsnottingham.info
The latest traffic and travel situation across Nottingham from BBC local travel news:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/travelnews/local/nottingham.shtml
Keep up to date with the very latest news about Nottingham's local bus operator on Facebook.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Nottingham-City-Transport/144269959645
Maps
This link will take you to an interactive map of Nottinghamshire.
Local Weather
At times of severe weather visit the Nottinghamshire County Council website for up to date information on school closures, gritting routes and other disrupted services:
http://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/
Search for local weather news and updates on the Met Office website:
http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/
