Sunday 27 August 2023

 NEW FARESAVER X34 TIMETABLE


The new Faresaver x34 timetable is now available:

https://www.faresaver.co.uk/timetables/64e4869f930a4.pdf

The x34 timetable doesn't include the information that you can also use Faresaver's 67 service departing: Trowbridge Manver Street at 1800 which also goes to Rode (on request - drop off only), Beckington and Frome (ending in Frome Market Place). X34 tickets are accepted on this 67 service.


The x34 timetable is in operation from Monday 4 September.



 NEW D2 / D2X TIMETABLE FROM  3rd SEPTEMBER 


First Bus have published their new D2 / D2x timetable which starts from Sunday September 3. I

https://www.somersetbuspartnership.co.uk/d2 ( We have set up this link as some people can't access the First Bus timetable link below) 

https:www.firstbus.co.uk/sites/default/files/public/maps/D2_D2x--A4_Timetable_Bath_web%20%281%29.pdf

We fed back your feedback to First Bus on the current timetable and some of the improvements have been included in the new timetable. However, bus timetables are incredibly complicated as they interwork with other bus driver duties, bus driver breaks etc. So First Bus can’t accommodate all the improvements you wanted.


Please do let us know your thoughts on the new D2 / D2x bus timetable. We think it’s an improvement on the current timetable.


The best way of getting an even better bus service is by using it more!




Wednesday 31 May 2023

FREE bus travel on the D2/D2x on the 1st June

 Travel for free on the D2 or D2x on the 1st June just hope on and ride. Try to take the D2x at busier times as it's a double decker so will have more seats. Hopefully all of the buses will be busier than usual and we can convert some car users to use the bus for good. 

Thursday 18 May 2023

Good news for bus users the £2 fare has been extended until October

The £2 bus fare cap has been extended until the end of October. With additional funding announced to support bus services in England. From he 1st November fares will go up to £2.50 for 12 months before being reviewed to help with the cost of living 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65616182

Friday 31 March 2023

NEW D2 & D2x timetable starts 2/4/23

 IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CONCESSIONARY TICKET HOLDERS


From April 3, your concessionary passes will be accepted on the 9:1Oam First Bus D2 weekday bus departure from Frome Sainsbury’s to Bath. This follows an agreement between First Bus and Somerset Council. 


The agreement will be for the duration of the current D2 bus timetable.


So the following bus stops  on the 910am from Frome Sainsburys will be effected:


Frome, Sainsbury's Superstore (NW-bound) 910am

Marston Gate, Masons Way (W-bound)        911am

Marston Gate, Marston Close (N-bound)      912am

Frome, Critchill Road (NW-bound)                913am

Critchill, Critchill Close (NW-bound)              914am

Frome, Westover (NE-bound)                        915am

Frome, The Acorns (W-bound)                      916am

Frome, opp Police Station                              917am

Frome, Royal Oak (E-bound)                          918am

Frome, Portland Road (E-bound)                   919am

Frome, Weymouth Road (SE-bound)             920am

Frome, Memorial Theatre Complex               920am

Frome, Market Place (NE-bound)                  922am

Frome, North Hill House (NE-bound)            923am

Frome, Windsor Crescent (NE-bound)           924am

Frome, Football Ground (E-bound)                925am

Frome, Selwood School (NE-bound)              925am

Frome, Whitestone Road (NE-bound)            926am

Frome, Wych Elm Road (E-bound)                 927am

Frome, Churchward Drive (N-bound)            928am

Frome, Blagdon Walk (N-bound)                   928am

Frome, Wellow Drive (W-bound)                    929am

Frome, Laurel Close (W-bound)                      930am


THE NEW  D2 / D2x timetable which change from this Sunday 2 April can be found here: 

https://www.firstbus.co.uk/sites/default/files/public/maps/D2_D2x--A4_Timetable_Bath_Web_1.pdf

Monday 23 January 2023

Issues over dates above bus timetables

 Someone complained to Frome town council about some bus  timetables up at the stops being out of date 

All bus timetables have a date above them saying valid from the date shown on them. In the case of some of the smaller operators who don't change as frequently the date can go back several years. The 162 has a date saying valid from 13/6/16 but is still in date as the service hasn't changed since that date.

If in any doubt about your bus timetables being in date check the bus operators website or give them a call.