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Cheshire and Greater Manchester D&G Bus Service Changes from the end of March, 2025

Posted on March 31, 2025

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As of 31^st March 2025, a wave of changes will be sweeping through the public transport services in the Cheshire and Greater Manchester areas. These adjustments come as a result of new contracts awarded by Cheshire East Council and Cheshire West and Chester Council, aiming to enhance connectivity and efficiency across the network.

One of the changes is to Service 38, where the 1845 journey departing from Crewe will now set off 10 minutes later. Passengers can view the new timetable for precise scheduling. Changes are also being introduced to Service 42, with modified timings and additional Monday to Friday early evening journeys to better serve passengers travelling to and from Leighton Hospital.

Services 48 and 48A have undergone a significant revamp to boost reliability. While some journeys will bypass Withens Lane and Lime Avenue in Weaverham, the withdrawal of Service 48A will be mitigated by the introduction of additional journeys on Service 48 every Thursday. Crucially, the route segment around Overton and Ship Street in Frodsham will now operate as Service 47. Timetables for both new services are available for those seeking detailed information.

New routes are introduced with Services 51 and 52, both offering fresh links between Wrenbury, Aston, and Sound with Nantwich and Leighton Hospital. Running from Monday to Saturday, these services promise to expand transport options in the area. Similarly, Service 53 is set to launch, establishing a new connection between Audlem, Buerton, and Hankelow and the key destinations of Nantwich and Leighton Hospital.

Changes are also afoot for Services 87 and 88, with the latter being divided to form a separate Service 87 from Knutsford to Macclesfield. Despite this split, the transition will be seamless with through fares remaining in place and no need for passengers to change buses at Knutsford. Moreover, Service 87 will now run into Radbroke Hall grounds with an increased hourly operation from Monday to Friday.

Enhancements extend to Service 89, where the revised timetable introduces extra afternoon journeys, while Services 90, 91, and 92 will now be operated by D&G Bus instead of Hollinsheads Coaches, with routes and schedules remaining consistent. For those reliant on Service 130, certain early morning and late afternoon journeys will be extended to include Wythenshawe, complemented by minor timing modifications to enhance service reliability. However, Service 312 will be withdrawn following the end of its developer funding.

The changes affect Service 317 as well, with timing alterations accommodating an increased number of buses serving the Cranberry and Pikemere estates in Alsager. Additionally, new Saturday journeys between Sandbach and Alsager are being introduced to further support local travel needs.

These comprehensive adjustments reflect a continued commitment to improving public transport services across Cheshire and Greater Manchester, offering passengers revised options for their commutes and ensuring a more efficient travel experience. For those looking for more information, timetables for each service have been updated and are readily accessible.