Ashbourne Community Transport

Ashbourne Community Transport Ashbourne Community Transport, providing public bus services, including dial a bus and active travel

Ashbourne Community Transport provides door to door demand responsive transport for groups, elderly, disabled and rurally isolated people within the Derbyshire Dales, South Derbyshire, Amber Valley, High Peak and East Staffordshire.

Dovedale Bound? Let Us Drive! 🏞️🚌Heading to the beautiful Stepping Stones this summer?Leave the car behind and travel st...
08/08/2025

Dovedale Bound? Let Us Drive! 🏞️🚌

Heading to the beautiful Stepping Stones this summer?
Leave the car behind and travel stress-free with Moorlands Connect or Derbyshire Connect — the easy, scenic way to explore Dovedale.

🪨 No parking stress
🌄 Breathtaking views along the way
📲 Book via the Moorlands Connect app
📞 Or call 01335 342951 to book your seat

Hop on board and make the journey part of the adventure!

Heading to the Ashbourne Show? Leave the car at home and ride with ease!Avoid the parking hassle and enjoy a stress-free...
04/08/2025

Heading to the Ashbourne Show? Leave the car at home and ride with ease!

Avoid the parking hassle and enjoy a stress-free journey to this year’s Ashbourne Show on Saturday 16th August with Derbyshire and Moorlands Connect 🚌

🚏 Hop on our Connect services to get into Ashbourne town, where you can easily link up with the free dedicated shuttle bus to the showground.

🔗 More info about the free shuttle bus:
👉 https://ashbourneshow.co.uk/ashbourne-show-faq.php

📲 Booking a ride is simple:
📞 Call: 01335 342951
📧 Email: [email protected]
📱 Or download the Moorlands Connect App from your App Store

💡 Want to know more about our routes and services?
Visit: www.ashbournect.org.uk/services

Make it part of your day out -comfortable, convenient, and car-free!

Ashbourne Show

Spot a Wallaby on Your Travels! 🦘🚌Heading out with Moorlands Connect this summer? Keep your eyes peeled - you might just...
02/08/2025

Spot a Wallaby on Your Travels! 🦘🚌

Heading out with Moorlands Connect this summer? Keep your eyes peeled - you might just spot a wallaby! 👀

As part of the Where’s Wallaby? trail by Outside Arts, ten colourful wallaby statues have popped up across the Staffordshire Moorlands. And guess what? We can take you to most of them!

✅ Wallabies 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 10 - all in reach of our on-demand bus service
📲 Book your ride using the Moorlands Connect app (Download from your App Store)
📞 Or call 01335 342951

So if you're visiting one of the locations we cover, why not make it a wallaby-spotting adventure too? Perfect for families, photographers, and curious explorers!

Please note: Wallaby 1 (Biddulph) and Wallaby 9 (Blythe Bridge) are outside our service area.


OUTSIDE

Skip the Car, Catch the Scenery! 🚌✨Planning a trip to the famous Stepping Stones at Dovedale this summer? Forget the par...
31/07/2025

Skip the Car, Catch the Scenery! 🚌✨

Planning a trip to the famous Stepping Stones at Dovedale this summer? Forget the parking hassle — hop on Derbyshire Connect or Moorlands Connect and start your adventure the easy way!

🚍 Sit back, relax, and soak up the stunning countryside views
📲 Book on the the Moorlands Connect app
📞 Or call 01335 342951 to reserve your ride

Let someone else do the driving — your Dovedale adventure starts the moment you hop on board!

📢 Important Notice: Essential Maintenance – Friday 27th JunePlease be aware that we’ll be carrying out essential system ...
25/06/2025

📢 Important Notice: Essential Maintenance – Friday 27th June

Please be aware that we’ll be carrying out essential system maintenance on Friday 27th June.

There may be minor disruption to our phones and systems throughout the day. We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience.

🚍 New 110 / 111 Bus Timetable Launches 8th June 🚍We’re pleased to share that a revised timetable for the 110 / 111 servi...
06/06/2025

🚍 New 110 / 111 Bus Timetable Launches 8th June 🚍

We’re pleased to share that a revised timetable for the 110 / 111 service (Matlock ↔ Ashbourne via Wirksworth) will come into effect from Saturday 8th June.
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The Ashbourne Little Bus Company, our sister company, has taken over operation of the service and has reviewed the schedule to:
✅ Improve efficiency
✅ Better reflect current traffic conditions
✅ Accommodate ongoing long-term roadworks in Ashbourne and Matlock/Matlock Bath
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🕒 View the updated timetables below:

110 Timetable:
https://www.ashbournect.org.uk/_files/ugd/3f32c0_ab05269714c9482c8b173775841923f3.pdf

111 Timetable:
https://www.ashbournect.org.uk/_files/ugd/3f32c0_cd7d66b56d514f05b9c0e7b8574678e4.pdf
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Thank you for your continued support as we work to make local travel more reliable and accessible. Please share.

04/06/2025

📣 Service Update – 110/111
Due to an accident in Wirksworth town centre, the 110/111 services are currently running late and won't be going into Wirksworth until the road is clear.

We apologise for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience while we work to get things back on schedule.

Thank you for your understanding.

🌟 May Bank Holiday Travel Update 🌟📅 Dates to remember: Mon 5 May (Early May Bank Holiday) Mon 26 May (Spring Bank Holida...
28/04/2025

🌟 May Bank Holiday Travel Update 🌟

📅 Dates to remember:
Mon 5 May (Early May Bank Holiday)
Mon 26 May (Spring Bank Holiday)

🚪 Office Closed on Mon 5th and 26th May
No general transport or shopping-bus services on those Mondays.

🚌 Services Running:
Sat (4 & 25 May): Derbyshire Connect & 110/111 Ashbourne–Matlock run as normal.

Sun & BH Mon: Moorlands Connect on Sunday hours—plus regular weekend service all weekend!

📲 Book Now:
App: Anytime via our mobile app (Moorlands Connect only)
Phone: Call 01335 342 951 (weekdays 9 am–4 pm)

🎯 Why Connect?
🚶 Explore the Peak District, Staffordshire Moorlands & market towns
🔄 Link up with bus & rail for seamless onward travel
🌳 Enjoy parks, heritage sites & local attractions

👉 Plan ahead, book early, and make the most of your long weekends! 👈

🔗 Service info & booking:
Moorlands Connect (weekend & BH Mon): ashbournect.org.uk/moorlands-connect

Moorlands Sunday service: ashbournect.org.uk/moorlands-connect-sunday-service

Derbyshire Connect (Sat): ashbournect.org.uk/derbyshire-connect

110/111 Ashbourne–Matlock (Sat): ashbournect.org.uk/110-111-service



Visit Peak District & Derbyshire Staffordshire Moorlands Tourism Peak District National Park

15/04/2025

🚧 Travel Update – Carsington, Hopton & Brassington 🚧

Ongoing roadworks and rolling road closures in the Carsington, Hopton, and Brassington areas are currently causing some delays to our services.

We're working closely with Derbyshire County Council to minimise disruption and ensure we're kept up to date with any further planned works – so we can plan ahead and keep you informed.

Thanks for your patience, and we’re sorry for any inconvenience caused.

📢 Easter Office Closure & Service UpdateOur offices will be closed on Good Friday (18 April) and Easter Monday (21 April...
15/04/2025

📢 Easter Office Closure & Service Update

Our offices will be closed on Good Friday (18 April) and Easter Monday (21 April), reopening on Tuesday 22 April.

🚍 Service Update �

– Moorlands Connect, Derbyshire Connect, and the 110 / 111 will run as normal on Good Friday and Saturday.�
📞 To book your journey, call us on 01335 342951 before Friday.
👉 https://www.ashbournect.org.uk/derbyshire-connect

– Moorlands Connect will operate a Sunday service on both Easter Sunday and Easter Monday.�
📱 Book your journey anytime using the booking app here:
👉 https://www.ashbournect.org.uk/moorlands-connect

– The Moorlands Connect Leek to Buxton service will run on Sunday as usual. No need to book, just check the timetable and hop on!�
👉 https://www.ashbournect.org.uk/moorlands-connect-sunday-service

🌷 Leave the car behind and enjoy stress-free travel this Easter weekend!�

Wishing you a lovely Easter break! 🐣

🚍Your Local 110 / 111 Bus Service – Being Improved for You!We’re excited to announce that our sister company, The Ashbou...
14/04/2025

🚍Your Local 110 / 111 Bus Service – Being Improved for You!

We’re excited to announce that our sister company, The Ashbourne Little Bus Company, has now taken over operation of the 110/111 service, running between Matlock and Ashbourne via Wirksworth.

As part of the transition, the team is currently reviewing the existing timetable to make the service more efficient and to accommodate long-term roadworks in Ashbourne and Matlock/Matlock Bath.

🗓️ A revised timetable will be introduced after the Easter break.

📅 In the meantime, you can view the current timetable here https://www.ashbournect.org.uk/110-111-service

💜Did you know? Any surplus from The Ashbourne Little Bus Company is reinvested into Ashbourne Community Transport (ACT) to support the charity and its vital services.

Hop on the Easter Express! 🐰🚍 With Easter nearly here, it's the perfect time for a fun family outing. Enjoy exciting spo...
28/03/2025

Hop on the Easter Express! 🐰🚍 With Easter nearly here, it's the perfect time for a fun family outing. Enjoy exciting spots like Peak Wildlife Park and Alton Towers — no car needed! Book easily via our app or phone, and let's make this Easter unforgettable.

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Sunday 6am - 10pm

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