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!
Key Local Bus Services
The closest bus stops to Bluebell Grange are located on Gatherley Road, served by the 34 service – click on the service number below to view timetables and route maps.
Darlington to Richmond via Catterick
Services run up to every 2 hours Monday to Saturday.
Operated by Hodgsons.
Train Options
The closest train station to Bluebell Grange is Northallerton which can be reached in around a 20-minute drive. Alternatively, Darlington station can be reached in around 50 minutes using the 34 bus service.
From Northallerton, there are hourly services to Manchester Airport and Redcar Central, as well as regular services to a number of destinations such as Newcastle, London King’s Cross and Edinburgh.
Similar services are also available from Darlington station, as well as services to Liverpool Lime Street, Saltburn and Bishop Auckland. With a journey to Newcastle taking just over 45 minutes from Northallerton, when considering traffic and the time it can take to find parking, this could be quicker than making the journey by car.
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.