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D&G Bus Services: Christmas and New Year 2024/5

Posted on December 17, 2024

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As the year winds down and festivities ramp up, navigating public transport can become that bit more challenging, especially with altered schedules and early finishes. Thus, here’s a breakdown of D&G Bus arrangements this festive season, starting from Monday 23rd December 2024 and guiding you into the New Year.

Monday 23rd December 2024: A Balancing Act

The start of the festive schedule sees a mix of normal and adjusted services. Most routes, including the 11, 22, 33, and more, will run on normal service levels. However, other services, such as lines 2, 3, and 19/A, will follow a Saturday timetable. Travellers should note that a handful of trips will be suspended; notably, service 6 will not operate at all. Other adjustments are in place for services like 1/A, 5, 32, and 82, where select early morning trips are paused.

Christmas Eve - Tuesday 24th December 2024: Winding Down Early

Christmas Eve mirrors the previous day but anticipates early finishes on several routes to accommodate festive celebrations. While most services maintain regular operations, expect reduced activities post-7 pm. Notably, Service 11 and 22 will not run, and the last service for many lines, such as 8 from Wistaston Green or 12 from Leighton Hospital, will conclude their routes early.

Christmas Day & Boxing Day: A Pause in Operations

On both Wednesday 25th and Thursday 26th December 2024, D&G Bus will take a break. Travellers are advised to plan accordingly, as no services will operate on these days.

Friday 27th December 2024: Returning to Routine

With Christmas festivities over, services resume with slight modifications. Most routes, like the 5 and 82, will operate on their usual schedules, albeit with some minor trip suspensions similar to those observed on the 23rd. Service 6 and a few iterations of 32 remain non-operational.

Weekend of 28th-29th December 2024: Status Quo

Saturday and Sunday travel throughout Cheshire and nearby areas will follow the regular weekend timetables. Passengers can expect continuity in service as the larger schedule remains undisturbed over the weekend.

Monday 30th December 2024: Festive Runs Continue

As December draws to a close, the operation continues in much the same manner as previous post-Christmas days, providing a mix of normal and Saturday services, maintaining those early morning trip suspensions where previously indicated.

New Year’s Eve - Tuesday 31st December 2024: The Last Ride of the Year

Reprising the schedule of the 30th, New Year’s Eve also sees early finishes on select routes. Travellers should pay attention to the last trips of the day, particularly those on services 8, 24, and 38, ensuring urgent travels are completed without getting stranded along the way.

New Year’s Day - Wednesday 1st January 2025: Welcome the New Year with a Rest

As is traditional, New Year’s Day will see D&G Bus taking a day of rest, with no services scheduled.

Thursday 2nd & Friday 3rd January 2025: Resuming Regularity

The public transport service eases back into its typical rhythm for the new year. Slight deviations remain, notably the persistent absence of early journeys on specific lines like the 1/A, 5, and 82, but otherwise, regular service resumes.

Saturday 4th January 2025: A Return to Normal

By the first Saturday of the new year, D&G Bus returns to normal service, with all routes anticipated to follow their regular schedules. As the seasonal alterations phase out, passengers can expect business as usual.