Ironically, after yesterday's news of the review of local bus links, news reaches me of an improved community bus service. Here is the information, with some 'frequently asked questions'...
Suffolk Links Gipping North is a new facility, replacing the TaxiBus and serving the area around Rattlesden, Harleston, the Creetings, Stonham Aspal, Mendlesham and Wetheringsett. No other bus services in the area are being changed as a result of the introduction of Suffolk Links Gipping North and it will provide connections with the following bus services, or help you to complete your journey when no buses are available, just ask the operator when you call 01449 616 000.
Other buses are:
113: Every two hours between Diss - Mendlesham - Ipswich
114: Every two hours between Diss - Debenham - Ipswich
87: Every hour between Stowupland - Stowmarket - Needham Market - Ipswich
88: Every hour between Stowmarket - Needham Market - Ipswich
384: Every hour between Stowmarket - Elmswell - Bury St Edmunds
In addition, trains run from Stowmarket to Ipswich, London, Bury St Edmunds, Cambridge and Norwich (all hourly) and Peterborough (every two hours)
Where and when can I travel?
Suffolk Links Gipping North operates from 0700 to 1900, Mondays to Saturdays. The bus will take you to Stowmarket, Needham Market or any of the villages within the Gipping North service area. Connections can be made for onwards travel to places further afield such as Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds or Diss.
How do I book a journey?
• Simply call 01449 616 000 up to a week before you wish to travel and book your journey.
• The booking service is open from 0800 to 1300, Monday to Friday, making it easier for you to plan ahead.
Who runs the service?
Suffolk Links Gipping North is operated by Optua.
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