Welland Wanderer
| Welland Wanderer | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Operator | Lawson's of Corby |
| Began service | 9 November 2018 |
Welland Wanderer is a pair of bus services in Northamptonshire, UK.
History
[edit]The service was introduced on 9 November 2018 as a replacement for the number 67, which was withdrawn in May.[1]
The service was suspended from 1 March 2020 due to low usage as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.[2] In July 2020, Kettering Borough Council agreed funding of £2,600 which would allow the service to continue for two years.[3] The service resumed on 4 August 2020.[4]
Service
[edit]The service is funded by both Kettering and Corby councils.[5] There is one return service on Fridays from Stoke Albany to Corby and one return service on Tuesdays from Gretton to Market Harborough. It is operated by Lawson's of Corby.[6]
| Route | Start | Via | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| East | Stoke Albany | Wilbarston, East Carlton, Middleton, Cottingham, Rockingham, Gretton | Corby |
| West | Gretton | Rockingham, Cottingham, Middleton, East Carlton, Wilbarston, Stoke Albany, Ashley, Weston by Welland, Sutton Bassett | Market Harborough |
References
[edit]- ^ Smith, Jane (30 October 2018). "New Harborough bus service launches 9 Nov". Cottingham & Middleton News. Archived from the original on 9 May 2021. Retrieved 10 February 2022.
- ^ "Here to Help". Cottingham & Middleton News. Archived from the original on 19 December 2021. Retrieved 10 February 2022.
- ^ Ward, Sarah (10 July 2020). "Rural bus service connecting Corby and Market Harborough will continue to run". Northamptonshire Telegraph. Archived from the original on 28 August 2020. Retrieved 10 February 2022.
- ^ Smith, Jane (21 July 2020). "Welland Wanderer bus service resumes 4 August". Cottingham & Middleton News. Archived from the original on 9 May 2021. Retrieved 10 February 2022.
- ^ Sarah, Ward (3 July 2020). "Welland Wanderer set to keep on running between Corby and Kettering villages". Northamptonshire Telegraph. Archived from the original on 15 May 2021. Retrieved 10 February 2022.
- ^ "Welland Wanderer East & West timetable" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 11 February 2022. Retrieved 10 February 2022.