Is the route planner only for the UK?
John Hall
Updated on February 22, 2026
Is the route planner only for the UK?
The route planner isn’t limited to the UK. You can get accurate directions across Europe. Remember that European breakdown is worth considering if you’re heading to the continent, because repairs and getting back can be costly and ruin your trip.
Who makes the railway and canal maps?
The railway maps are produced by me (Matthew) as a hobby, as is the website, so please bear with me if there are errors on the map or issues with the site as I try to produce updates. The Canal map is created by Chris Lowe who has kindly let me host his map. The Modern Rly layer is based on OpenStreetMap data.
Where can I find an interactive railway map?
RailMapOnline is a free website that aims to provide an interactive map of all historic railways for the UK and US. The UK map is mostly finished, although there’s always room for improvement. The US map is a work in progress, and will take many years to complete.
How can I plan my routes for multiple locations?
Optimize Your Routes Online. Plan your routes for multiple locations in just 3 easy steps with our route optimization service. Import Upload your address list from an Excel spreadsheet or type it in. Plan Find the best route and get multiple stops driving directions. Go! Export your routes to GPS or mobile and get a live map with all destinations.
How can the green flag route planner help you?
If you’ve got a journey ahead, whether it’s small or large, the Green Flag Route Planner can help you get there with minimal fuss. The route planner isn’t limited to the UK. You can get accurate directions across Europe.
How can I speed up my route?
O ptimize your route by time or distance to get the fastest or shortest route, or plan a route in the same order you entered all addresses to connect them to one route.