199 Skyline

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199 Skyline
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High Peak Buses Alexander Dennis Enviro 200 MMC in Stockport Interchange in September 2024
Overview
Operator High Peak Buses
Vehicle Optare Versa
Mercedes-Benz Citaro O530
Alexander Dennis Enviro 200 MMC
Route
Start Buxton
Via
End Manchester Airport
Service
Frequency30-60 minutes
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199 Skyline is a bus route operating between Buxton and Manchester Airport. It is operated by High Peak Buses as one of many "Skyline" links that linking Manchester Airport and various places.

History

The history of 199 Skyline traces its roots to regional public transport in the North West of England, serving key towns and cities in both Greater Manchester and parts of Derbyshire. From the 1980s and 1990s, the route became an important part of the services operated by High Peak Buses. This bus company is a joint venture between Centrebus and Trent Barton and took over services from previous operators. High Peak Buses have operated route 199 for years, though the service is often subsidized due to its importance in linking remote areas like Buxton with major transport hubs like Manchester Airport.

Current route

The 199 serves the following locations: [1] Note that the stopping pattern of each service varies.

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References

  1. ↑ "199 Buxton - New Mills - Disley - Heaviley - Manchester Airport" . Retrieved 4 September 2024.
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