Bus service timetables and journey planning

Timetable changes from 23 April

Arriva North West has confirmed that it will close its Winsford and Macclesfield depots on 22 April. This means that Arriva will no longer operate any bus services in Cheshire East.

New revised timetables will take effect from 23 April.

Further updates will be available from the revised timetables page as they become available.

£2 UK Gov fare cap

The fare cap which was due to end on 31 March has now been extended by a further three months to 30 June 2023. Fares will continue to be capped at £2 per single journey.

Participating Cheshire East bus operators to cap bus fares at £2 in the new year

Crewe Bus Station

The old Crewe Bus Station bus bays have been closed since Wednesday 4 January 2023 and new temporary bays are in operation nearby. Staff on hand to help direct passengers to the new bays and to answer any questions passengers may have.

Timetables and journey planning

If you know your bus route number use the bus timetable list to go to the buses page for details of times and fares or use the bus and rail maps to help plan your journey on the bus network.

You may be able to use one of the community and flexible transport services or the go-too on-demand bus service in the Nantwich and rural area.

If you are of eligible age or disabled you may qualify for a senior or disabled persons bus pass or senior and disabled persons railcard.

Other railcards available to passengers.

Planning your journey online or by phone

Door to door travel planning

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 companies access charge).

The English Traveline call centre opening hours are 7am to 10pm most days. You can find full details on Travelines website.

You can also track your bus in real time with the operators listed below

Bus operator contact details and complaints

Contact the operator for further information regarding individual services and fare information

Arriva 0344 800 44 11
D&G Bus 01270 252 970
First 0345 602 0121
High Peak Buses 0844 351 1120
Hollinshead's Coaches 01782 512209
Mikro Coaches 01270 588 867
Stagecoach 0161 273 3377

Bus service changes, disruption information and notices

You can find further information on the Cheshire East public transport news and notices page

You can track your bus in real time with these operators

Bus service timetables

Winter weather

During the colder weather there may be delays or diversions to bus services, especially in areas where roads are not gritted. Passengers are advised to check with the bus operator before travelling.

The dates shown are the last time a service was changed. This can be many years ago.

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Covid guidance

The mandatory requirement to wear face coverings has been lifted but the government recommends that people wear face coverings in certain situations.

More information on public transport covid safety guidance

Contact us

Transport Policy

For Bus and Train times call Traveline 0871 200 22 33 calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company's access charge.

The English Traveline call centre opening hours are 7am to 10pm most days. You can find full details on Traveline's website.

Page last reviewed: 13 April 2023