Transport in the United Kingdom. Transport in the United Kingdom is facilitated with road, air, rail, and water networks. English cities usually have good public-transportation systems – a combination of bus, train and tram – often run by a confusing number of separate companies. Tourist offices can provide maps and information.There are good local bus networks year-round in cities and towns. Buses also run in some rural areas year-round, although timetables are designed to serve schools and businesses, so there aren’t many noon and weekend services (and they may stop running during school holidays), or buses may link local villages to a market town on only one day each week.