Bus operators in Sheffield and across the country have been able to slash their prices until March 31 after the Government provided £60 million funding in an attempt to get more people out of their cars and onto public transport.
The offer, in place from January 1, applies to more than 4,600 routes across England, including most of those in and around Sheffield, making it even easier to explore the city and its surroundings, including the many pretty Peak District villages nearby. To help you make the most of the deal, we’ve put together a photo gallery showing nine of the most scenic bus routes starting in or passing through Sheffield on which you can now travel for just £2.
For the full list of bus routes on which the £2 cap applies, visit: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/2-bus-fare-cap.
5. 57 bus
The 57 bus operated by Stagecoach takes you from Sheffield city centre through some spectacular countryside to Stocksbridge (pictured), which stands on the edge of the Peak District and has great views which make it a popular destination for walkers and cyclists. It travels via Hillsborough, Middlewood, Oughtibridge and Deepcar. Photo: LDRS
6. 51 bus
The number 51 bus operated by First runs from Charnock to Lodge Moor via Sheffield city centre. Lodge Moor is a picturesque suburb on the fringes of the Peak District with some great walks around the Rivelin Dams and Redmires Reservoirs, and some fantastic pubs too. Photo: Andrew Roe
7. 65 bus
The number 65 bus service operated by Stagecoach runs all the way from Sheffield to Buxton, pictured, via Grindleford and Eyam, making it the perfect option for a day out in the Peak District. It runs via Padley Gorge and the Longshaw Estate, where there are some great walks, and via Burbage, which is popular with climbers. Photo: Jason Chadwick
8. 218 bus
The 218 bus service operated by TM Travel runs from Sheffield to Bakewell, pictured, via Ecclesall, Totley and Baslow. Bakewell is a great destination for a day out, with great walks along the river, plenty of historic, interesting shops and, of course, the chance to indulge in a Bakewell pudding. Photo: Pixabay