Council’s new services strengthen local bus connections

Passengers travelling between Macclesfield, Alderley Park, Wilmslow and Manchester Airport can now benefit from more frequent and better connected bus services.

Cheshire East Council recently delivered enhancements to the 130 service – it now provides better access to Macclesfield and Wilmslow railway stations, while the new 150 Monday to Friday service is a significant improvement, offering faster connections between both towns.    

With funding from the government’s Bus Service Improvement Plan, the council is making bus travel more accessible: 

• A new 150 service has been introduced, connecting Macclesfield and Wilmslow railway stations via Alderley Park;
• The 130 will now stop at Wilmslow railway station with an improved Saturday service;
• Together, services 130 and 150 provide buses up to every 30 minutes between Macclesfield and Alderley Park on Monday to Friday;
• Quicker journey times from Macclesfield railway station to Alderley Park – from 25 minutes on the 130 and from 20 minutes on the 150;
• Quicker journey times from Wilmslow railway station to Alderley Park – from 23 minutes on the 130 and from 18 minutes on the 150; and 
• The 130 service continues to serve Wythenshawe and Manchester Airport with onward connections to Greater Manchester and beyond.

Councillor Mark Goldsmith, chair of Cheshire East Council’s highways and transport committee, said:

“These enhancements really open up transport connections to the northern part of our borough. We expect to see a big take up for both of these services, especially with the vastly improved connections to Alderley Park.

“These improvements mean better access to employment, healthcare, education and transport hubs. The new connections to Macclesfield and Wilmslow railway stations in particular will bring a huge benefit to residents, commuters and businesses alike. Additionally, we are always looking to improve connections to the airport, which these positive changes will also provide.

“This demonstrates how our bus network continues to grow, with more buses, carrying more passengers, who give high satisfaction ratings for their journey. So, if you haven’t used a bus lately, then give it a go.”

Councillor Lata Anderson, Cheshire East Council’s buses member champion, said:

“I am delighted to see these changes be implemented as there is real potential to reach a new audience of bus users with the improved connectivitiy to Alderley Park – a key employment hub in Cheshire East. Having the 130 stopping at Wilmslow and Macclesfield railway station, will allow people to step off the train and onto a bus, another step towards an integrated public transport system.”

The improved services are already live and operating across the borough.

For the latest timetable information and journey planning, please visit: 

www.dgbus.co.uk

 or 

www.highpeakbuses.com 

...where you can also track the bus and download bus apps for D&G and High Peak.