By Air :
Calicut airport is at Karippur in the district. 36 km. away from district headquarters.
By Rail :
Major railway stations are Thirur, Kuttippuram. Local passenger service on Shornore-
Nilambur line.
By Road :
Manjeri is the main city in the district, Malappuram has a KSRTC station which
operates bus services to all parts of the state. Bus service to Ootty from Nilambur
via Gudalore. Bangalore service from Malappuram.