280 Preston–Skipton

280
A 280 bus at Skipton bus station
Overview
Operator	Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire
Status	Operating
Route
Start	Preston bus station
End	Skipton bus station

Route 280 is a bus route in England that operates between Preston and Skipton.

History

In March 2016, Transdev Blazefield withdrew from operating the route due to the withdrawal of subsidies. It was taken over by Preston Bus on a commercial basis who operated the route until June 2019.^[1][2] The route was taken over by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire with a £80,000 yearly subsidy from Lancashire County Council.^[3]

Route

The route operates hourly between Preston and Skipton via Clitheroe.^[4][5]

References

1. "Rotala retreats from Ribble Valley". Buses Magazine. 2019-06-20. Retrieved 2023-01-29.
2. Magee, Julie (2019-05-15). "Call for action after Ribble Valley bus service withdrawal announcement". Burnley Express. Retrieved 2023-01-29.
3. Heeds, Chantelle (2019-06-08). "'Vital' bus service between Preston, Clitheroe and Skipton has been saved". LancsLive. Retrieved 2023-01-29.
4. Evans, Denise (2023-01-28). "The 'magical' 280 bus route that starts in the coolest place in Lancashire". LancsLive. Retrieved 2023-01-29.
5. Harrison, Matt (2019-10-07). "#AYearOfBuses 280: Preston - Skipton". Transport Designed. Retrieved 2023-01-29.