Poppy Appeal launch event
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We will be supporting the Royal British Legion on Saturday 26th October by launching the Poppy Appeal in Sheffield alongside them. We will have our poppy bus on display at The Moor, outside The Light.
During the day, there'll be a live brass band performance, face painting, craft station and local veterans.
We hope to see you there!
Find out more about the work we do to support the RBL >> here.
Travel Alerts
20, 47, 48, 76, 76a, 76e & 779 Services - Burngreave Road
Unannounced road works at the top of Burngreave Road (for Arnold Clarke) have closed the outbound carriageway.
Services affected: 20, 47, 48, 76, 76a, 76e & 779
Diversions as follows, until further notice:
Outbound services:
Diverted left onto Minna Road and right onto Pitsmoor Road.
Inbound services:
unaffected.
18/A, X1,X2 services - Brightside lane closure
Due to SCC roadworks, Brightside lane has been closed between Forgemasters and Weedon Street in one direction.
Services affected: 18, 18a, X1 & X2
Diversions as follows, until further notice:
Outbound X1 & X2:
Diversion via Hawke Street, Attercliffe Common & X3 route to Meadowhall.
INBOUND 18 & 18a:
Diversion via Holywell Road & Jenkin Road.
Services toward Forgemaster from Meadowhall are unaffected.
Information on one.network suggests works may be completed by 4th November.
81 service - Dore terminus closure
Due to unannounced roadworks, Dore terminus has been closed.
Services affected: 81
Diversions in place until further notice:
Diversions via Hathersage Road Brickhouse Lane and terminate on Cross Lane.
272 - Hope Footbridge
Due to works on Hope footbridge, double-decker vehicles are currently unable to pass safely.
Services affected: 272
Single-decker vehicles will be used on route 272, until further notice.
One.network suggests the works will be completed by 15th November.
Minor timetable changes from 3 November
From Sunday 3 November, we will be introducing some minor timetable changes across Rotherham, Doncaster and Sheffield.
Why are we making these changes?
At First Bus, we're always looking at our routes and timetables to improve our network, and these changes will ensure we can continue to provide a reliable and punctual service throughout South Yorkshire.
Benefits you'll receive...
- More reliable and punctual journeys
- More evening times in Doncaster for night workers
- Extension of routes within Doncaster
- Extra running time given during peak times to avoid delays
For more information, please see below.
To view timetables, please click >> here.
Doncaster
| Service number | Changes |
| 359 | Thursday, Friday and Saturday journeys at 1934 and 2134, will extend from Finningley to Epworth via Westwoodside and Haxey. |
| 360 | *New service number. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, new service will run from Epworth at 2035 and 2235 via Westwoodside and Haxey, then will follow the main road to The Dome and Doncaster. |
| 381/382 | Early Sunday journey will be introduce for workers to West Moor Park industrial estate. There will also be a daily 2141 journey timed to wait at West Moor park to pick up workers after 2200 |
Sheffield
| Service number | Changes |
| 75/75a/76/76a/76e and 207 |
Minor timetable change to include extra running time on weekends, mornings and afternoon peak, helping to improve punctuality on these services. |
Rotherham
| Service number | Changes |
| 115/116 (615 school service) | 1505 from Herringthorpe will operate as 615, serving St Bernards Catholic School on school weekdays (Mon-Fri) |
Services 387 & 481
Due to works, Field Road in Thorne will be closed.
The following diversion will be in place:
Outbound: Normal route to Thorne Market. Operating the 387a route around the South Common to resume the normal route on King Edward Road.
Inbound: Normal route to the junction of St. Nicholas Road, left onto St. Nicholas Road, right onto Church Street and left to the normal route.
Field Road - 387, 481
Due to water pipe renewal work Field Road in Thorne will be closed.
OUTBOUND :- Diverting via Thorne Market, Operate the 387a route around the South Common, on King Edward Road.
INBOUND :- Diverting via St. Nicholas Road, St. Nicholas Road, Church Street.