All aboard: Rutland County Council to launch new on-demand bus service by end of March

By Grace Kennington 26th Mar 2025

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Local News by Grace Kennington 26th Mar 2025

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Rutland County Council are launching a new on-demand bus service to improve connectivity (Photo: Rutland County Council)

The area that will be covered by the new on-demand services are:

Ashwell
Barleythorpe
Barrow
Brentingby
Burley
Clipsham
Cottesmore
Edmondthorpe
Exton
Greetham
Langham
Market Overton
Melton Mowbray
Oakham
Saxby
Stretton
Teigh
Thistleton
Whissendine
Wyfordby
Wymondham

Wherever Callconnect is available, these services will operate from 7am to 7pm Monday to Friday and 8am to 6pm on Saturdays, with some crossover between different areas to ensure maximum coverage to reach destinations. Anyone in the northwest of the County wishing wishing to pre-book a journey can do so now.

Full details can be found on the brand-new Rutland Buses website, with easily accessible information about all local bus services, including those provided by Callconnect. Simply visit: www.rutlandbuses.info

On-demand Callconnect services can also be booked over the phone by calling: 0345 234 3344. Operators are available to help from 7am to 7pm Monday to Friday and 8am to 6pm on Saturdays.

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