Google Maps adds public transport data across UK

Partnerships with National Express, Traveline and local tram and ferry firms have provided 17,000 routes across the country through Google's popular mapping tool

Travellers across Great Britain can now use Google Maps to plan their journeys on public transport as the tech giant extends train and bus information across England, Scotland and Wales.

Users can currently access public transport information for London and the south east, but from Wednesday users on iOS and Android apps and on the desktop version will all be able to search National Express and Traveline data, as well as 1,500 local and national operators such as Centro and Merseyside. Nearly 17,000 routes are included and 34,000 stopping points, ferry ports and stations.