Transport and Travel
The following contacts may be useful for travel to Trust facilities.
Public Transport
– Buses & Trains
Translink – Journey Planner can help you plan your travel.
For further information contact:
Telephone number: (028) 9066 6630
Website: www.translink.co.uk
(Some people are eligible for free or subsidised travel. To find out more contact Translink on 0845 6000049
Door 2 Door Transport Services
This scheme is to help older people or people with disabilities to access local services. Passengers must join the scheme but will then be eligible for transport for which there is a charge.
For further information contact:-
Urban Travel Tel No: 0845 9800800
Rural Travel Tel No (from a land-line): 0845 6501190
E-mail: Door2Door@DRDNI.gov.uk
Website: www.door2door-ni.info
Rural Transport
Rural Community Transport Partnership site provides information about transport services available in rural areas. Website: www.communitytransport-ni.com
The Rural Transport Fund (RTF) is administered by the Department of Regional Development and they can be contacted by email at transport.policy@drdni.gov.uk
Hospital Travel Cost Scheme
This scheme is available to help people on a low income or an income based benefit who may be entitled to reclaim travel costs to and from hospital for NHS treatment. Further information is available from out-patient clinics or from: http://www.belfasttrust.hscni.net/hospitals/TravelExpenses.htm
NIDirect
This site provides information on all forms of transport and travel in Northern Ireland.
Website: www.nidirect.gov.uk
