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The Silk Town Ticket is a new weekly adult paper ticket that offers unlimited travel across multiple bus operators within Macclesfield and the surrounding areas. This ticket is part of a trial by Cheshire East Council to simplify bus travel and encourage more residents and visitors to use public transport.
Key features
Affordable Travel: Get unlimited bus travel for just £12 per week.
Multiple Operators: Valid across D&G Bus, High Peak, Aimee's Travel and Belle Vue services.
Current Services: 10, 109, 130, 150, 14, 14A, 19, 19A, 38, 391, 58, 60, and 87.
Simple and Convenient: Purchase your ticket on any participating bus and travel hassle-free.
Seamless Travel: Use one ticket across different bus operators, making your journeys easier and more flexible.
Cost-Effective: Enjoy unlimited travel for a whole week at an affordable price.
Environmentally Friendly: By choosing public transport, you help reduce traffic congestion and lower carbon emissions.
The Silk Town Ticket is part of a one-year trial led by the Cheshire East Bus Partnership. Supported by the Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) and funded by the Department for Transport, the aim is to promote increased bus usage within the Macclesfield area.
Frequently asked questions
The Silk Town Ticket is valid on the following services: 10, 109, 130, 150, 14, 14A, 19, 19A, 38, 391, 58, 60 and 87.
You can purchase the Silk Town Ticket on all participating buses: Aimee’s Travel, Belle Vue, D&G Bus and High Peak services within the operating area.
The Silk Town Ticket costs £12.
The Silk Town Ticket is only available for purchase on board the participating buses.
The Silk Town Ticket is valid for 7 days from the date of purchase and can be used on any day of the week within that period.
The Silk Town Ticket is only available as a paper ticket.
The discount is available on the adult weekly ticket price.
Currently the Silk Town Ticket is based on an adult weekly ticket only. Check with the individual operator about what other tickets or discounts are available.
The Silk Town Ticket cannot be used in conjunction with any other bus passes, travel discounts, or offers.
Unfortunately, the Silk Town Ticket cannot be replaced if lost. Please keep it safe.
No refunds are available for the Silk Town Ticket, even if it is not used for the full 7 days.
The Silk Town Ticket can only be used within the designated scheme area: Silk Town Ticket operating area (PDF, 199KB). This will enable travel to the edge of this area but no further.
The Silk Town Ticket is available to anyone travelling within the Macclesfield area, whether they are residents or visitors. However, its use is limited to the specific routes and areas shown on the map.
The Silk Town Ticket is initially a 12-month trial from an agreed inception date, subject to regular reviews. Any extensions beyond this trial period will be subject to these reviews.
You can contact the individual operator for further details:
