Travel information

Please note: all links on this page are to external sites and will open in a new browser window. The Scottish Government and its partners cannot be held responsible for the quality of information appearing on websites outside their control.

Traveline Scotland

A partnership between Transport Operators, Local Authorities and Transport Scotland who contribute funds, information and expertise towards its day-to-day running.

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Up to date, accurate, impartial and understandable information on all Public Transport services within Scotland and from Scotland to major destinations in other parts of the UK. Live travel information plus a personal journey planner.

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Traveline (0871 200 22 33): timetable and live travel information over the phone at any time.

Txt2Traveline: Text an 8-digit bus-stop code to 0777 608 2 608 and Traveline will text back the next few departures from that stop.

Transport Direct

Transport Direct is a UK-wide wide 'door-to-door' internet transport information and journey planning website for public transport and car users.

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The portal provides internet users with enhanced functions, including a 'Google' type toolbar for quick journey planning, rail fares, and car journey costs. Transport Direct can also be accessed by internet enabled mobile phones and other handheld devices.

Traffic Scotland

Traffic Scotland enables the collection and distribution of real-time traffic information relating to incidents and events currently taking place on the Scottish trunk road network.

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The Traffic Scotland website provides up to date information to the travelling public about roadworks, accidents, congestion, journey times, weather, planned events and access to traffic cameras etc. It enables drivers to make informed choices on the timing, routing and travel mode for current or future journeys.

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Traffic Customer Care Line (0800 028 1414): The Traffic Customer Care Line places road users at the centre of traffic information by enabling them to access real-time information quickly and directly for the Scottish Motorway and Trunk Road Network.

Users can access traffic information whilst on the move, giving them the power to plan and manage their journey to greater effect. As well as current road route information, the service can provide details of public transport alternatives.

Remember - DO NOT use a mobile phone while driving!

Freight Scotland

Operated by Traffic Scotland, Freight Scotland enables the collection and distribution of real-time freight and traffic information relating to incidents and events currently taking place on the Scottish trunk road network.

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As well as homepage panels giving access to the latest freight news and details of current incidents across the trunk road network, the Freight Scotland website provides specialist information for the freight haulage industry including location and contact details for freight facilities, lorry parking, airports, industrial estates and ports.

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