Service improvements announced for East Yorkshire Buses in the Scarborough area
The updates have been designed to improve connectivity, offer more convenient travel options, and better serve the local community's needs.
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Hide AdThe changes, announced on East Yorkshire Buses website, are as follows:
Service 2 – New number for service 20 - Same route, extended to the seafront
Service 2 is the new number for the current Service 20. While this bus will continue to operate on its familiar route, passengers will enjoy an extended journey once it reaches Scarborough town centre. It will now continue to the seafront and back, replacing the seafront trips previously covered by Service 8.
Service 3 – New Hourly Service to Hutton Buscel
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Hide AdEast Yorkshire Buses are introducing a new hourly service linking Scarborough and Hutton Buscel via Racecourse Road and East Ayton. Operating Monday to Saturday during daytime hours, this service ensures better connections for those living in or visiting these areas. This addition has been made possible with financial support from North Yorkshire Council, funded by the UK Government.
Service 4 – New Hourly Service to Newby via Newlands Park Drive
Scarborough and Newby will now benefit from Service 4, an hourly route via Newlands Park Drive, providing a convenient option for residents and visitors alike.
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Hide AdThis service will partially replace withdrawn Service 11, ensuring continued coverage in vital residential areas.
Service 5 – New Route to Ravenscar via Scalby Mills and the Sealife Centre
Service 5 will operate between Scarborough Railway Station and Ravenscar, offering a scenic ride along North Marine and Burniston Road. It will also divert through Scalby Mills, providing easy access to the popular Sealife Centre, making it a great option for both locals and tourists. This service will replace service 115, which will be withdrawn.
Service 7 – No changes to route or timetable.
Service 8 – Timetable Adjustments & Extra Evening Trips
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Hide AdService 8 will now see slight timetable adjustments, with all trips terminating in the town centre. Trips to the seafront will now be covered by the new Service 2. In addition, East Yorkshire Buses has added extra evening trips to serve night-time travellers better. North Yorkshire Council and the UK Government are financially support these evening services.
Services 9, 9A, and 10 – Enhanced Connections to Scarborough Hospital
Service 10 will continue to provide an hourly link between Cayton and Scalby, supplemented by Service 9 (Town Centre to Scalby) and Service 9A (Town Centre to Hospital).
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Hide AdTogether, these services will offer up to a 15-minute frequency between Scarborough Town Centre and Scarborough Hospital, making it easier for patients, staff, and visitors to travel to and from the hospital.
Additional early morning and evening services have also been added, with Service 9A and early and evening journeys benefiting from financial support from North Yorkshire Council and the UK Government.
Service 128 – Year-Round Summer Sunday Service
Significantly improved, summer Sunday Service 128, which runs between Scarborough and Helmsley, will now operate all year round. The service will no longer be reduced after the October half-term, ensuring consistent travel options throughout the year. North Yorkshire Council and the UK Government provide financial support for this.
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Hide AdA spokesperson for East Yorkshire Buses said: “These improvements aim to provide smoother, more frequent services across Scarborough and its surrounding areas.
“Whether you're commuting, running errands, or exploring the beautiful coast, we’re confident these changes will improve your journey with East Yorkshire buses.
“We’ll release the updated timetables very soon, both in print form and on our website.”
To see the new network map, click here.
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