Grantham bus service extended

Stagecoach have announced the extension of bus services from Lincoln to Grantham.

The Interconnect Service 1 currently terminates at Grantham Bus Station, on Wharf Road, but from Sunday, April 28, will also go on the town’s railway station.

The service runs hourly between Lincoln and Grantham and calls at:

• Bracebridge Heath
• Waddington
• Harmston
• Coleby
• Boothby Grafoe
• Navenby
• Wellingore
• Welbourn
• Leadenham
• Fulbeck
• Caythorpe
• Carlton Scroop
• Honington
• Barkston
• Syston
• Belton
• Manthorpe Estate.

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Matt Cranwell, managing director at Stagecoach East Midlands said: “The extension of our Interconnect 1 route between Lincoln and Grantham will now provide customers living in rural locations vital rail links to onward connections.

“It’s part of our commitment to providing regular, convenient and comfortable travel options to people and communities across the region.”

The company also announced that a new ‘Duo’ ticket can be used for passengers travelling together, where one adult buys a full price return ticket, a second person can travel for half price.

It has also announced that the Megaconnect, a weekly ticket, has been reduced to £30.