280 Preston–Skipton

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280
A 280 bus at Skipton bus station
Overview
OperatorStagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire
StatusOperating
Route
StartPreston bus station
EndSkipton bus station

Route 280 is a bus route in England that operates between Preston and Skipton.

History[edit]

In March 2016 Transdev Blazefield withdrew from operating the route due to the withdrawal of subsidies. It was taken over by Preston Bus on a commercial basis who operated the route until June 2019.[1][2] The route was taken over by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire with a £80,000 yearly subsidy from Lancashire County Council.[3]

Route[edit]

The route operates hourly between Preston and Skipton via Clitheroe.[4][5]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Rotala retreats from Ribble Valley". Buses Magazine. 2019-06-20. Retrieved 2023-01-29.
  2. ^ Magee, Julie (2019-05-15). "Call for action after Ribble Valley bus service withdrawal announcement". Burnley Express. Retrieved 2023-01-29.
  3. ^ Heeds, Chantelle (2019-06-08). "'Vital' bus service between Preston, Clitheroe and Skipton has been saved". LancsLive. Retrieved 2023-01-29.
  4. ^ Evans, Denise (2023-01-28). "The 'magical' 280 bus route that starts in the coolest place in Lancashire". LancsLive. Retrieved 2023-01-29.
  5. ^ Harrison, Matt (2019-10-07). "#AYearOfBuses 280: Preston - Skipton". Transport Designed. Retrieved 2023-01-29.