Aintree Coachline / Helms of Eastham

[iMarkeh]

RE: Aintree Coachline / Helms of Eastham

(25/01/2024 00:06)L401CJF Wrote:  The 272 has been cut back so much over the past 15 years or so I am surprised it has lasted this long - originally it ran between Arrowe Park Hospital and Hooton Station if i remember rightly, eventually extended to Ellesmere Port to replace the withdrawal of Arrivas 59, cut back to run between just Neston and Ellesmere Port - no weekend services I dont think, infrequent service and very unreliable. I seem to recall it was briefly extended to Cheshire Oaks for a while (Saturday only?) but that didn't last long. At one point there was even a Merseytravel tendered evening (and sunday?) version ran by Eazibus between Arrowe Park and Heswall.

Seems a big shame that Ellesmere Port to Neston cant have a decent bus service between them!

You'd expect there to be decent patronage given the school flows in both directions Aldis big warehouse. Historical links. All linking into Hooton station etc. I don't think Helms are bothered though. EPort College used to run a bus to follow the 272 for its students and Helms have the school buses follow the 272 route.

I get the feeling that CWAC may replace the 272 with a new route serving Ledsham development as there is loads of developer funding available there which is meant to fund improved buses.