Getting to & from hospital
Driving
Many patients are able to drive themselves to and from the hospital. You will be advised if this is not the case (i.e. if your treatment leaves you drowsy) and you’ll have time to arrange transport with a carer, friend or relative.
For car parking information, please click here.
By taxi
There are always plenty of taxis to hire to take you from your home or the town centres to hospital. Phones at the hospital have a freephone button to connect you to a taxi company. They will help you to order a taxi when you are ready to leave.
By bus
Several bus routes connect the hospital and town centres. Bus numbers and stand locations can change at short notice. For up to date travel information about getting to hospital by bus please try the following:
Traveline: 0870 6082608
First Bus Routes and Timetables
Border Bus (580 service from Beccles and Bungay to the James Paget)
Non Emergency Patient Transport
This is a service for patients enabling them to get to hospital; to attend hospital appointments, where there is a medical need for patient transport.
This service covers patients who have a physical or mental disability or a genuine reason why they are unable to travel by public transport or private car. Examples are:
- Patients receiving treatments with severe side effects
- Patient with severe eyesight problems
- Patients who are unable to walk more than a few steps.
If you think you or a relative/ friend may be eligible for patient transport, please see below for more information.
How do I book?
You can call 0345 241 3012 to see if you are eligible and to make a booking.
Please give at least 48 hours notice.
You will be asked a series of questions to see if you are eligible for Non Emergency Patient Transport.
You will need to have the following information ready to give when you telephone:
- details of your clinic appointment
- your hospital number
- your NHS number.
If you qualify, the transport will be booked immediately.
You can read more about the service by clicking here.
Or please view the information leaflets at the bottom of this page.
Travelling expenses
If you are receiving Income Support or Family Income Credit you may be able to get help with your travelling expenses to and from the hospital. The Patients Travel Office situated in the main entrance will be able to help you.
