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!
Violet Meadows is in a great location for those wanting to undertake trips by public transport. In addition to a number of handy bus services, Whittlesea train station is also just a short walk away. This makes it easy and convenient to leave the car at home, whether travelling locally, heading to destinations such as Peterborough, Cambridge, Bury St Edmunds, or travelling further afield.
Whittlesea station has services approximately every two hours towards Peterborough in one direction and Ipswich in the other, with less frequent services also available to Birmingham New Street and Cambridge. It takes around just 10 minutes to reach Peterborough, from where connecting trains are available to a wide range of national destinations.
Key Local Bus Services
Your nearest bus stops are located on Feldale Place, around a 10-minute walk away from Violet Meadows. The service available from these stops is detailed below, with a link to the timetable and further information:
Service 33 is run by Stagecoach, and operates between Peterborough and Whittlesey.
Services run hourly Monday to Saturday.
Further stops can be found on Eastrea Road, which provide the following services. Follow the link to access the timetable and further information:
Run by Dews Coaches, the X32 runs between March and Whittlesey, with the 32 continuing on to Ramsey. There are 7 services a day Monday to Friday, with 6 running on Saturday.
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.