Bus Service Changes

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Christmas Bus Services 2026

• Thursday 24 December - normal service with early finishes
• Friday 25 December - no service
• Saturday 26 December - no service
• Sunday 27th December - normal service
• Monday 28 December - Sunday service
• Tuesday 29th December - Saturday service
• Wednesday 30th December - Saturday service
• Thursday 31 December - Saturday service with early finishes
• Friday 1 January 2027 - no service.
• Service level returns to normal 2 January 2027

Road closure - Wellington road south - Greek street - Edward street - Shaw Heath - Longshut Lane West - Sunday 8 November 2026 - between 10:00 – 12:30

• 391 from Macclesfield only 10:15 affected
• From Wellington Road South right Hempshaw Lane to traffic lights left Higher Hillgate continue Middle Hillgate to traffic lights left Edward Street right Piccadilly roundabout 2nd exit Piccadilly immediate left Duke Street left St Petersgate traffic lights ahead exchange street to resume normal route.

Services 31, 37 and 37A will change from 1 November 2026

Following the long-term weight limit that has been enforced on Middlewich Road alongside Winsford Railway Station, buses on services 31, 37 and 37A will be revised to allow for a more reliable timetable to operate.

Service 31 will operate via Station Road, Crook Lane and Bradbury Road between Winsford and Wharton, with buses no longer serving Moulton, except on Sundays and Bank Holidays.

Services 37 and 37A will operate via Bostock Road and Wharton Road in both directions and will pick up when travelling both to and from Winsford town centre. Service 37 will no longer serve Bradbury Road in Wharton, but will be diverted to serve Moulton. Services 37 and 37A will be unable to serve Winsford Railway Station, with the nearest stops being on Station Road to the west of the Crook Lane junction.

31, 37, 37A timetables

Clumber Road in Poynton has now closed until 30 October

• For the duration of the closure service 391 will be diverting via Dickens Lane, London Road South & Park Lane in both directions. The Vernon Infant & Junior School bus stops will not be served for the duration of the closure.

391 service Oak Lane & Jackson Lane – Kerridge 28 – 30 September and 5 – 16 October

• For the duration of the closure buses will divert via Henshall Road & Bollington Road and omit Kerridge in its entirety.

28 September 2026 bus enhancements:

As part of the Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) Phase 5 programme, Cheshire East Council is investing in a series of targeted enhancements to local bus services. These improvements are designed to increase service frequency, extend operating hours, improve accessibility, and strengthen connectivity for residents and visitors. Collectively, the enhancements will provide more reliable and convenient public transport options, helping to support sustainable travel, economic growth and social inclusion across the borough.

Enhancement 1: Route 39 service improvement

• A further vehicle will be introduced on the route 39 bus service (PDF 3.4MB) between Crewe and Nantwich, serving the communities of Shavington and Hough.

Enhancement 2: Introduction of evening services on the Congleton Beartown Network:

• New evening services will be introduced across the Congleton Beartown network, including routes 90, 91, 92, 93A and 93C (PDF 4MB). Operating Monday to Saturday, these additional journeys will run approximately every 90 minutes between 6:30pm and 10:45pm.

Enhancement 3: Introduction of Sunday and Public Holiday Services on the Congleton Beartown Network:

• Daytime services will be introduced on Sundays and Public Holidays across the Congleton Beartown network, including routes 90, 91, 92, 93A (PDF 3.95MB).

During severe weather passengers and drivers are advised to check the weather forecast for Cheshire or visit the Met Office website for details of the latest weather forecast and weather warnings so they can make an informed decision before travelling.

As part of the Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) programme, Cheshire East Council is investing in a series of targeted enhancements to local bus services.

These improvements are designed to increase service frequency, extend operating hours, improve accessibility, and strengthen connectivity for residents and visitors.

Collectively, the enhancements will provide more reliable and convenient public transport options, helping to support sustainable travel, economic growth and social inclusion across the borough.

28 September 2026 bus enhancements phase 5:

Enhancement 1: Route 39 service improvement

• A further vehicle will be introduced on the route 39 bus service between Crewe and Nantwich, serving the communities of Shavington and Hough.
• This enhancement will increase the daytime frequency of the service to hourly, operating Monday to Saturday.
• The improved timetable will provide passengers with greater flexibility, more convenient travel opportunities, and enhanced access to employment, education, retail, healthcare and leisure destinations across the corridor.

Enhancement 2: Introduction of evening services on the Congleton Beartown Network:

• New evening services will be introduced across the Congleton Beartown network, including routes 90, 91, 92, 93A and 93C. Operating Monday to Saturday, these additional journeys will run approximately every 90 minutes between 18:30pm and 22:45pm.
• The enhanced provision will significantly improve evening travel opportunities for residents, enabling better access to employment, social, leisure and cultural activities, while supporting those who rely on public transport for essential journeys outside traditional daytime operating hours.

Enhancement 3: Introduction of Sunday and Public Holiday Services on the Congleton Beartown Network:

• Daytime services will be introduced on Sundays and Public Holidays across the Congleton Beartown network, including routes 90, 91, 92 and 93A.
• This enhancement addresses a longstanding gap in the local bus network and will provide communities with consistent access to public transport seven days a week.
• The new services will benefit both commuters and leisure travellers, improving connectivity to key destinations, supporting the local economy, and encouraging greater use of sustainable transport options throughout the year.

23 November 2025

• 130 150 D&G Bus: 130 route and timetable revised. New 150 service funded by Cheshire East Council through the government's Bus Service Improvement Plan.

10 November 2025

• 93A, 93C Congleton - Viking Park and West Heath: new service funded by Cheshire East Council through the government's Bus Service Improvement Plan.

1 November 2025

• 317 D&G timetable revised these changes are funded by Cheshire East Council through the government's Bus Service Improvement Plan.

29 September 2025

• 39 Mikro, Crewe - Nantwich: service 39 will be revised to operate via Jack Mills Way, serving Willowbrook Grange Estate in both directions. Buses will loop at the Jack Mills Way roundabout, where it will pick up its normal line of route via Crewe Road.

1 September 2025

• 10 D&G, Macclesfield to Bollington: the 10 service will be combined with service 3 to operate from Weston to Bollington via Macclesfield College, Macclesfield Bus Station, Hulley Road (for AstraZeneca) and Tytherington. There are changes to times to improve reliability.

1 September 2025

• 12 D&G, Shavington - Leighton Hospital: new Monday to Friday journeys will be introduced on service 12A running half-hourly between Leighton Hospital, Parkers Road, Underwood Lane, Crewe Bus Station, Crewe Railway Station and Crewe Business Park. Some journeys on service 12 will be renumbered as service 13 and will operate via Bradfield Road, North Street and Broad Street between Leighton Hospital and Crewe. Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday journeys remain unchanged.

27 July 2025

• 84 Stagecoach, Crewe - Chester: the service has changed from hourly to half-hourly for the whole route (in partnership with CW&C Council).

3 June 2024 D&G Bus changes

• 38: from 3 June evening journeys on service 38 will run to a revised timetable to improve reliability. From 9 June new Sunday and Bank holiday journeys will be introduced, funded by Cheshire East Council through the government's Bus Service Improvement Plan.
• 12: from 8 June new Saturday evening journeys and from 9 June Sunday and Bank holiday journeys will be introduced, funded by Cheshire East Council through the government's Bus Service Improvement Plan.

9 June 2024 High Peak changes

• 130: from 9 June new Sunday and Bank holiday journeys will be introduced, funded by Cheshire East Council through the government's Bus Service Improvement Plan. These journeys will be operated by High Peak Buses, but D&G Bus day, weekly and season tickets will be accepted.

You can view all the roadworks and road closures in East Cheshire on the Cheshire East highways roadworks page.

Passengers and commuters are recommended to follow Cheshire East Highway's X account to receive the latest information on Highway and Transport issues for East Cheshire:

• CECHighways on X (Twitter)

In certain circumstances bus service registrations may be granted with a shorter notice period than normally required. Bus services must normally be registered with between 42 and 70 days notice with bus operators giving the council up to 28 days notice before they submit a registration to give the council time to assess the changes. GOV.UK has more information about running local bus services and penalties for poor service.

In the UK bus routes are required to be registered under the Transport Act 1985. You can find details of registered routes at:

• VOSA's bus registration search
• Notices and Proceedings of the Traffic Commissioner

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Or phone 0300 123 5500 (Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm).

You can track your bus in real time with these operators:

• Aimee's Travel
• D&G app
• D&G bus tracker
• First app
• High Peak
• High Peak bus tracker
• Stagecoach app
• Warrington's Own Buses

You can use the Traveline journey planner to find routes and times for your journey anywhere in Great Britain, or click on the icons at the top of the journey planning box to find live departures or look up a timetable for buses and trams that cover all the stops served.

You can plan your journey with the help of the Traveline telephone service by calling 0871 200 22 33 (12p per minute from landlines and mobiles, plus your phone company's access charge).

The English Traveline call centre opening hours are 7am to 8pm most days. You can find full details on the Traveline website service page.