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Christmas special fare offer
SHOP LOCALLY IN MONMOUTH OR CHEPSTOW WHEN TRAVELLING ON THE 65 BUS THIS CHRISTMAS!
Newport Bus is pleased to partner with ‘Friends of the 65 Bus’ this Christmas, providing route 65 customers with discounted fares when using the service every Saturday before Christmas, commencing on Saturday 30th November. On 30th November, 7th, 14th and 21st December, up to 5 people (with a maximum of 2 adults) can travel between Monmouth and Chepstow anywhere on the route for a discounted group day ticket of just £8!
This offer is only available for customers using the 65 bus – made possible due to the partnership formed between both Newport Bus and Friends of the 65 bus; enabling this special offer and allowing easier travel on the route for families every Saturday leading up to Christmas.
Alex Clarke, Newport Bus’s Commercial Manager said, “We’ve been working with the Friends of the 65 Bus, since taking on the service in April. After speaking with the group, it was clear that both parties want a safe, reliable and enjoyable bus service, and we’re committed to doing so with the support of our customers. This offer is a great way for us to showcase our commitment to the communities we serve, and give back to those who’re supportive of us.”
Brian Mahony, spokesperson of Friends of the 65 Bus commented, “Friends of the 65 Bus are delighted that Newport Bus are making a special Christmas group ticket available. This is a great opportunity for family groups to save money and use the 65 Bus to shop local during this festive season.”
Save money, avoid congestion and parking charges and support your local shops with this exclusive special offer!
Newport Bus and Friends of the 65 Bus wish all passengers a Happy Christmas.
To plan your journey on the 65 Bus, find the bus timetable here
New timetable from 2nd April 2024
From 2nd April 2024, Newport Bus will be the new operators of the 65 bus. The new timetable can be found on their website here
Christmas and New Year 2023
Here is the timetable for the forthcoming Bank Holidays: –
Saturday 23rd December – normal Saturday service
Monday 25th December – no service
Tuesday 26th December – no service
Wednesday 27th December – Normal Mon-Fri service
Thursday 28th December – Normal Mon-Fri service
Friday 29th December – Normal Mon-Fri service
Saturday 30th December – Normal Saturday service
Monday 1st January – no service
Tuesday 2nd January – Back to normal service
Bus user survey
We recently asked passengers to give us feedback on their experiences of using the 65 bus. Here is a summary report of the responses
WALKING BY BUS
Have you thought about using the bus to do a walk? There are lots of beautiful circular walks along the route of the 65 bus (for example this short walk round Trellech – www.visitmonmouthshire.com/things-to-do/23-trellech-village-p1504471). But you can also arrange linear walks by using both the 65 and the 69 buses. Today I caught the 65 bus from The Narth to arrive in Monmouth at 9:30, and then the 69 bus at 10:10 from Monmouth to Tintern. I had time for a quick cup of coffee while waiting! Both buses welcome dogs and had friendly and helpful drivers. I then walked home, enjoying the cool shade of the woodland. Why don’t you try it and tell us about the walks you do using the bus?
Friends of the 65 Bus celebrate their 5th anniversary
Today we’re celebrating 5 years of working with Monmouthshire County Council to develop and improve the 65 bus service. Here are some of the things that we’ve achieved over the past 5 years: –
- Timetables in bus stops
- Bus shelter refurbishments
- Better buses – new bus in 2019/electric bus in 2023
- Dedicated drivers
- Improved timetable and reliability
- New passengers
- Facebook, Twitter and Website
- Village Bus Champions
- Operated throughout Covid Pandemic
- Contactless payment
- Hosted politicians of all political parties
- Regularly featured in the media – local press to national TV
And we have ideas for future plans so watch this space!
ROAD CLOSURE MONDAY 9th JANUARY
The road through The Narth will be closed all day next Monday 9th January.
The following buses will run through The Narth, as normal: –
0700 Chepstow to Monmouth (0730 at The Narth)
1715 Chepstow to Monmouth (1745 at The Narth)
1730 Monmouth to Chepstow (1746 at The Narth)
NO other bus services will run through The Narth on Monday 9th January.
The rest of the route is unaffected
On Monday the bus will continue along the B4293 from The Lion in Trellech to the turning towards Whitebrook, and will pick up its route again at New Mills crossroads.
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR SERVICES 2022/23
Here is the timetable for the Christmas period: –
Saturday 24th December – normal Saturday service
Sunday 25th December – NO SERVICE
Monday 26th December – NO SERVICE
Tuesday 27th December – NO SERVICE
Wednesday 28th December – normal service
Thursday 29th December – normal service
Friday 30th December – normal service
Saturday 31st December – normal Saturday service
Sunday 1st January – NO SERVICE
Monday 2nd January – NO SERVICE
Tuesday 3rd January – normal service
“CATCH THE BUS MONTH”
September is “Catch the Bus Month”, so why not make a point of travelling by bus? It could be to meet friends, go to the pub (there are several good pubs along the route), to go to a special event like Art in Penallt or just to do your shopping. Some people enjoy taking the bus simply so that they can admire the views and the company. Whatever your reason, travelling by bus saves petrol and parking costs and helps to reduce the emissions that cause climate change.
So, try the bus in September and see where it takes you!
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