With a variety of handy tools and great services available, it’s never been easier to travel around by public transport. New technology means you don’t have to wait around at bus stops, many buses and trains now have WiFi on board, cashless ticket options and more!
There are a number of bus services available near the new homes at Phoenix Meadows to and from locations including Scunthorpe centre, Hull and Whitton.
If your journey is over a slightly longer distance, travel by rail can be a great option! Scunthorpe is the closest train station to your new home – located around 3km away – and it can be accessed on foot in around 40 minutes or by bike in just over 10 minutes. Alternatively, you can hop on the 350 bus which takes around 25 minutes.
The station is served by hourly services to Cleethorpes and Liverpool Lime Street as well as a train every two hours to Doncaster.
Key Local Bus Services
Your nearest bus stops are located on Mannaberg Way, just a short walk away from the new homes at Phoenix Meadows. Alternative services can be accessed via the stops on Normanby Road, or within Scunthorpe town centre.
In addition to the below services, as a resident of Phoenix Meadows you can also take advantage of the Connect2 North Lincs on-demand bus service. The service has its own app, meaning you can book and pay directly from your smartphone, as well as track the bus in real-time.
Once booked, the smart software then works out the best way to collect other passengers nearby and take them to their chosen destination. For more information on how to book, when and where you can travel using the service and any limitations, visit the website.
Service 350
Operated by Stagecoach, this service is available from the stops on Mannaberg Way and runs between Scunthorpe and Hull via Barton. Services run every 30 minutes Monday to Saturday and hourly on Sunday.
Service 50
Operated by Stagecoach, this service is available from Randolph House and runs between Scunthorpe and Whitton six times a day, Monday to Saturday.
Service 4
Operated by Stagecoach, this service is also available from Normanby Road and runs from Scunthorpe to Brigg. This is a Sunday only service, running every 2 hours.
Planning your Journey
There are now a number of great options available for those looking to plan a journey by public transport. There’s no need to spend loads of time flicking through timetables to figure out which services work best for you – online journey planners can do that for you!
Our guide to planning a journey by public transport has everything you need to know, including links to some of the great online tools.
Paying for your Journey
Catching the bus or train no longer has to mean fumbling around for change before hopping on to pay the driver or conductor in a rush! There are so many different ways to pay for your journey now that you may feel a little spoilt for choice!
It’s also important to check that you aren’t paying too much. Whilst paying for single or return tickets is OK for occasional or one off journeys, those who travel more frequently by bus and/or rail can save some significant cash by choosing monthly or annual passes.
Check out our guide to ticket options in the local area for more information!
Real Time Information & Apps
Gone are the days of standing around waiting for your bus or train with little idea when it will turn up. Real time information makes it easy to find out exactly where your ride is at, helping you plan when to leave the house, office or coffee shop.
Bus operator apps have proved to offer a real step change when it comes to real time bus information. They display the exact location of your bus on a handy map, in a very similar style to the Uber app which many are now familiar with. If you are undertaking a journey by bus we’d advise that trying out an app is a must, and to help you out we’ve pulled together a handy guide to getting most from bus operator apps.
Support & Updates
Confused by timetables or just not sure which bus is best to catch? Did you know we can plan your journey for you?
Just let us know where you’re travelling to and we will provide you with an interactive journey plan that clearly sets out your options, with easy to follow, step by step instructions and a handy map.
Get in touch now to get support with your journey.