#AYearOfBuses 146: Norwich – Southwold
Day 146 on #AYearOfBuses takes us to Norwich, where there’s a hidden gem heading out to the east coast. Border Bus 146 runs every 30 mins from the East Anglian city of Norwich to Beccles, Kessingland and the picture-perfect coastal town of Southwold, in Suffolk. Complete with its lighthouse, commissioned in 1890, the town sits […]
#AYearOfBuses 145: Red Kite Newcastle – Consett
There aren’t many buses you’ll find with a pair of beady eyes drilling into you as it approaches – but that’s exactly what you’re getting today on #AYearOfBuses. Go North East’s Red Kite 45 links Consett with the Metrocentre and Newcastle’s Eldon Square bus station. A mix of single and double decker buses carry Red […]
#AYearOfBuses 144: The Salt Road Birmingham – Worcester
Today on #AYearOfBuses we’re taking a trip along the Salt Road – the ancient road used by the Romans to carry salt from the town of Droitwich. It’s believed the salt deposits at Droitwich were being exploited in the Iron Age, possibly earlier. Salt was a valuable resource in Roman times and the Romans came […]
#AYearOfBuses 143: Coastliner Leeds – Scarborough
Today on #AYearOfBuses, we’re heading back into #CoastlinerCountry one more time! Coastliner’s 843 is the sister route to Britain’s Most Scenic Bus Route, the 840 (which we featured back on day 40 on #AYearOfBuses). The 840 may have won over the public vote, but the 843 is no less scenic! Upon leaving Malton for the […]
#AYearOfBuses 142: Magic Bus Manchester – East Didsbury
Today’s winner on #AYearOfBuses is magic! It’s an all-time classic – it’s student favourite, Magic Bus 142. Stagecoach’s Magic Bus brand was introduced to Manchester in the 1990s, in an attempt to obliterate competition from Finglands, Walls and Bullocks, amongst others. Initially running near-life expired Leyland Atlanteans and Olympians, Magic Bus was a bargain bucket, […]
#AYearOfBuses 141: Sutton – Nottingham
We’re staying in the Midlands today on #AYearOfBuses – popping over the border from Derbyshire into Nottinghamshire. Trent Barton’s 141 is an often-overlooked but absolutely delightful bus route, linking Nottingham with Bestwood, Hucknall, Ravenshead, Linby and Sutton in Ashfield. It’s changed very little over the past 30 years or so (aside from being shortened – […]
#AYearOfBuses 140: Matlock – Alfreton
Today’s winner on #AYearOfBuses takes us for a ride through history – literally! Derbyshire County Council’s contracted route 140 links Matlock with Alfreton and the living Tramway Museum at Crich. Starting in the scenic town of Matlock, nestled in the Peak District, the 140 takes an idyllic stroll through Matlock Bath before arriving at the Tramway […]
#AYearOfBuses 139: Bath & Bristol direct
It’s to the West of England once more for us here on #AYearOfBuses! We’re going back to Bath for a look at one of the region’s most important bus routes. First West of England’s X39 connects the Somerset city of Bath with its friendly neighbour, Bristol. There’s a bus every 12-15 mins through the daytime, […]
#AYearOfBuses 138: Ribblehead Dalesbus Hawes – Settle
We’re taking another scenic stroll around the Dalesbus network today here on #AYearOfBuses! Those familiar with the world-famous Settle and Carlisle rail line will know all about the Ribblehead Viaduct – the spectacular 400-metre long Midland Railway viaduct on the Carlisle and North Yorkshire border. The Ribblehead Dalesbus 831 runs on Summer Sundays, running from […]
#AYearOfBuses 137: Marble Arch – Streatham Hill
We’re sticking with London today on #AYearOfBuses! The 137 is one of the capital’s oldest and most famous bus routes, cutting a swathe through central London from Marble Arch (until recently it went as far as Oxford Circus) to Hyde Park Corner, Knightsbridge, Sloan Square, Chelsea Bridge, Battersea Park, Clapham Common and Streatham Hill. It […]