Mardan is connected by the M1 motorway to the rest of the country. The
roads are generally busy as Mardan is the link between different cities. The
nearest airport is Peshawar International Airport, about forty miles away.
Buses, taxis and private vehicles are the main means of transport. The rail
system which was developed during the British Empire has gradually disappeared
for passenger travel, although it is still used for cargo and heavy goods
