The closest airport to Tipton is Birmingham International. Tipton can be accessed via the M6 motorway. Local bus services are a popular mode of transport that residents and visitors use to get around the town. Tipton Railway Station can be found on Owen Street . This station has frequent, direct trains to most of the surrounding cities, including Birmingham. The once key canal system of the industrial revolution now serves as a collection of pathways for walkers and cyclists. The sight of grazing horses is commonplace in Tipton, as the town has a large horse population, including horses which are used to pull two-person chariots. The Tipton Sports Academy on Wednesbury Oak Road provides several sports facilities, including cricket, football, tennis, and squash. The academy is open to the public at low rates.Places to eat in Tipton are numerous, and include Mad O'Rourke's Pie Factory on Hurst Lane, which is a popular traditional themed pub that serves delicious pies and ales. Owen Street offers several restaurants and takeaways, as well as many pubs that serve quality food aside from traditional ales and beverages.