Armagh Rural Transport
Community Transport & Group Hire
Services
Hospital Trips & Access Plus
Armagh Rural Transport provides reliable transport to help local people attend essential hospital appointments safely and conveniently.
β
Members of Armagh Rural Transport can access this valuable service. Through the new Access Plus scheme, funded by the Halifax Foundation, we can now offer transport to any hospital across Northern Ireland.
β
This expanded service helps ensure people living in rural areas can access the healthcare they need, wherever their appointment is located.
β
Call: (028) 3751 8151
Email: admin@armaghruraltransport.com
Social Outings
Our social outings give members the chance to enjoy day trips, visit local attractions, and spend time with others in a friendly, relaxed environment.
These activities help reduce social isolation, encourage community participation, and provide accessible opportunities for recreation and friendship.
β
The Rushmere trip shown here is just one example of the wide range of social and leisure activities organised for our members throughout the year.
Group Hire
If you'd like to make use of our "Group Hire" services please familiarise yourself with the posters below and give us a call or email to get started!
DATS-(Disability Action Transport)
DATS (Disability Action Transport Scheme) provides accessible community transport for people who have difficulty using public transport.
β
The service helps individuals access work, healthcare, shopping, social activities, and everyday appointments, supporting independence and community participation.
β
DATS is available to eligible older adults, people with disabilities, and others facing mobility or transport-related challenges.
Get in touch to find out more about the service and eligibility criteria.
DIAL-A-LIFT (DAL)
Our Dial-a-Lift service provides safe, reliable, and accessible door-to-door transport for people who have difficulty using public transport or limited access to transport.
β
Whether you need to attend appointments, go shopping, visit family and friends, collect prescriptions, or stay connected with your local community, our friendly team is here to help.
β
Designed to support independence and reduce isolation, Dial-a-Lift offers a convenient and affordable way to travel when and where you need it most.
β
Get in touch to find out more about the service and eligibility criteria.
Want to Volunteer? We need Bus Drivers & Social Car Drivers
A Service User
"Because I use a wheelchair Armagh Rural Transport has enabled me to travel to my appointments in comfort and safety"
A Service User
"The help and support they provide. And it’s a great service, I would like to thank all the staff and especially Diane who helps put my shopping on and off the bus every Tuesday!"
A Service User
"The Rural Dial a Lift Service is very good. It helps me to get into town when I need to go. I know if I have an appointment I can Dial a Lift, This take a great worry from me."
Sinéád McCourt
Principal, St. Teresa's Primary School, Tullyherron
“Using Armagh Rural Transport for the first time this year has been a very positive experience for our school. The service offers excellent value for money, flexibility around locations and timings and transport options that perfectly suit smaller groups of pupils. Joanne and her team are always approachable, friendly and supportive, while the drivers, including Diane, consistently provide a punctual, professional and welcoming service. Armagh Rural Transport has helped us access a wide range of opportunities for our pupils and we would wholeheartedly recommend the service to other schools."
Elizabeth Clarke
Executive Officer
City of Armagh High School
“Rural Transport has been an invaluable resource for our school. Their reliable and accessible service has enabled children from a wide range of communities and backgrounds to take part in sporting events, educational trips, and other enriching activities that might otherwise have been out of reach.
The flexibility and support they provide have helped ensure that all of our pupils have the opportunity to participate. Their friendly, professional service has made organising transport straightforward and stress-free, allowing us to focus on giving our children the best possible experiences.
We are extremely grateful for the support Rural Transport has provided and would highly recommend their service to other schools and community organisations”
Keith Campbell
Principal
Drumhillery PS
‘Armagh Rural Transport offer a vital service to rural schools like ours. We use them to transport pupils to a range of events, such as sports events and school trips. Without their help we simply would not be able to provide our pupils with the wide range of opportunities which they currently enjoy.
The drivers are always friendly, helpful and courteous, as are the office staff who manage the bookings. It is crucial that this essential community service is funded and maintained within our community.’
Contact us:
Office Suite 1 2
Armagh Business Centre, Loughgall Rd, Armagh BT61 7NH
