Statistical Bulletin - National Travel Survey 2011/2012: Scotland Results

Table 11: Average distance travelled per person per year by purpose and main mode
Scottish residents: 2011/2012 Miles
Walk Driver of car, van or lorry Passenger in car, van or lorry Other private transport1 Local bus Other public transport2 All modes
Commuting / business 12 1,399 176 20 103 401 2,111
Education / escort education 25 77 58 38 59 19 276
Shopping 26 504 277 4 94 50 955
Personal business / other escort 21 620 299 11 49 75 1,074
Visiting friends 17 502 451 6 63 186 1,225
Other leisure (e.g. sport / entertainment, holiday / day trip, other) 54 483 468 86 37 391 1,519
All purposes 155 3,585 1,730 165 405 1,122 7,161

1 Bicycle, motorcycyle and private hire bus.
2 Rail, non-local bus, taxi, air and ferry.
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Source: National Travel Survey, Department for Transport