59 Skipton–Harrogate

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Harrogate Bus Company 59
Commenced operation22 May 2021;3 years ago (2021-05-22)
Locale North Yorkshire
Service area
Service type Bus service
Operator Harrogate Bus Company
Website Harrogate Bus Company

The Harrogate Bus Company 59 is a bus route operated by Harrogate Bus Company, which runs between Harrogate and Skipton in North Yorkshire, England.

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History

Prior to the introduction of the 59, the X59 operated between Harrogate and Skipton.

In 2011, the frequency of the service was reduced from five buses per day to two buses per day. [1] It was withdrawn completely in 2013. [2] [3] [4]

The 59 route was introduced on 22 May 2021, with the route operating on Saturday only. [5] [6]

In April 2022, the stop at Millstones, near Kettlesing, was removed. [7]

Route

The route runs from Skipton bus station to Harrogate bus station and follows the A59 road. Four journeys run in each direction on Saturdays only. [5] [8]

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References

  1. ↑ "Elderly angry over bus service cuts". York Press. Retrieved 2022-05-04.
  2. ↑ Talbot, Rhys (2021-04-27). "New Harrogate to Skipton bus service on Saturdays". The Stray Ferret . Retrieved 2022-05-04.
  3. ↑ "Sutton-in-Craven teenager's appeal to save bus link to boyfriend". Craven Herald. Retrieved 2022-05-04.
  4. ↑ "Last ditch bid to save Skipton to Harrogate bus service". Craven Herald. Retrieved 2022-05-04.
  5. 1 2 Maguire, Brogan (2021-04-29). "Launch of new scenic bus route from Harrogate to Skipton every Saturday". Harrogate Advertiser. Retrieved 2022-05-04.
  6. ↑ Groom, Ben (2021-04-26). "Harrogate bus firm launch new scenic service to Skipton". Your Harrogate. Retrieved 2022-05-04.
  7. ↑ "Harrogate to the Yorkshire Dales will be improved from 16 April 2022". Harrogate Informer. 2022-04-10. Retrieved 2022-05-04.
  8. ↑ "Summer bus services to Dales get underway". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. Retrieved 2022-05-04.
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