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Transport Links
Redditch town centre is easily accessible by car,
bus and rail. There
is ample car parking in multi-storey car parks,
and both the bus and train stations are conveniently
located in the town centre, near the entrance
to the Kingfisher Centre. As a new town, Redditch
boasts
a comprehensive network of dual carriageways to
ease traffic flow
within the town.
ROAD
Redditch is at the heart of the UK's motorway
network, with the nearby M42 allowing ready access
to the M5, M6, M40 and M1.
Distance in miles
| Birmingham |
014 |
| London |
103 |
| Manchester |
102 |
| Folkstone |
200 |
| Leeds |
129 |
| Newcastle |
212 |
RAIL
There is a fast and frequent service between Redditch
and Birmingham. The half-hourly service operates
from 06.24 to 22.53, and the journey takes around
35 minutes. Birmingham is a main railway terminus
with fast and frequent services to all major UK
cities. For example, there are 28 services to
London (Euston) between 6am and 6pm on weekdays.
The journey to London takes around an hour and
forty minutes. There is also a frequent rail link
to Birmingham International Airport. For more
information, call the National Rail Enquiry Line
on 08457 48 49 50 or visit www.rail.co.uk/ukrail/planner/planner.htm
Journey Times (Fastest times are shown,
Some services may take longer)
| London |
1.45
hrs |
| Manchester |
1.35
hrs |
| Glasgow |
4.28
hrs |
| York |
2.05
hrs |
BUS
There is a comprehensive bus service throughout
the town, with reliable and regular services to
all residential and industrial areas, aided by
the presence of a good bus lane network. As well
as local services, there is a frequent service
to and from other major cities. For timetable
information contact the local operator, Midland
Red, on: 01905-763888 or visit www.firstmidlandred.co.uk
AIR
Birmingham International Airport offers frequent
scheduled flights
to 57 British, European and North American airports,
from Aberdeen
to Zurich, as well as many chartered flights to
holiday destinations.
It is one of Britain's fastest-growing airports,
with over 500,000 passengers a month passing through
its gates. For full information
visit http://www.bhx.co.uk
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