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!
As Persimmon are dedicated to minimising the impact that King Edwin Park has on the surrounding area, they have helped fund a brand-new bus service that runs right through the development.
Your nearest bus stops can currently be found on Ingleborough Drive and Ribblehead Road, with further stops being provided as the development progresses. Alternative services can be accessed via the stops on Barberry Close, around a 20-minute walk away on the Jennyfield Estate.
If your journey is over a slightly longer distance, travel by rail can be a great option! Harrogate is the closest train station to your new home – located just over 1km away – and it can be accessed on foot in less than 30 minutes or by bike in less than 10 minutes. Alternatively, you can hop on the number 4 bus into Harrogate, which stops directly outside the station.
Harrogate station is located on the Harrogate Line and operated by Northern Trains who provide regular local passenger train services, with a LNER service to and from London King’s Cross running six time per day.
Key Local Bus Services
Service 4 – available from King Edwin Park
Operated by The Harrogate Bus Company, an offshoot of Transdev, this service runs between Harrogate and King Edwin Park. There is an hourly service Monday to Saturday daytime.
Service 3 – available from Barberry Close
Operated by Harrogate Bus Company, services run between Harrogate and Jennyfield, with buses every 20 minutes Monday to Saturday and every 30 minutes on Sundays.
Further details on all other bus services operating across North Yorkshire, including maps and timetables, can be found on the North Yorkshire Council website.
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.
We’ve also put together a list of helpful Twitter feeds that will keep you up to date with any delays or services changes across the local area:
The Harrogate Bus Company (@harrogatebus)
Northern Rail (@northernassist)
Network Rail (@networkrail)