With a variety of handy tools and great services available, it’s never been easier to travel around by public transport. New technology means you don’t have to wait around at bus stops, many buses and trains now have WiFi on board, cashless ticket options and more!
Great Haddon Wood is well located for those wanting to undertake trips by public transport. There are a number of services running past the new homes to and from destinations such as Huntingdon and Peterborough. Currently, the nearest bus stops to your new home are located just a short walk away on London Road, or slightly further away on Lodge Way, Church Street and Dovecoat Lane. As the development of Great Haddon Wood continues, however, additional routes will be provided which will stop along Natures Way.
If your journey is over a longer distance, travel by rail can be a great option! Peterborough Station can be accessed in around 35 minutes by public transport and just under 45 minutes by bike. There is plenty of cycle parking spaces available at the station.
From Peterborough station, there are frequent services to all parts of the UK!
Key Local Bus Services
Your nearest bus stops are located on London Road, just a short walk away from the new homes at Great Haddon Wood. Below are the key services stopping along this road, and also slightly further away on Lodge Way, Church Street and Dovecoat Lane, in Yaxley:
Operates between Huntingdon and Peterborough, and is run by Stagecoach.
Services run approx. every 90 minutes Monday to Saturday.
Available from London Road.
Operates between Yaxley and Peterborough, and is run by Stagecoach.
Services run twice hourly Monday to Saturday, with an hourly service on a Sunday.
Available from Church Street and Dovecoat Lane in Yaxley.
Operates between Hampton (Serpentine Green) and Yaxley, and is run by Stagecoach.
Services run twice hourly Monday to Saturday.
Available from Lodge Way and London Road, in Yaxley.
Operates between Peterborough and Yaxley, along a circular route which also takes in Longthorpe, Farcet and and Stanground. The service is run by Central Connect.
Services run hourly Monday to Saturday.
Available from Lodge Way and Broadway, in Yaxley.
Planning your Journey
There are now a number of great options available for those looking to plan a journey by public transport. There’s no need to spend loads of time flicking through timetables to figure out which services work best for you – online journey planners can do that for you!
Our guide to planning a journey by public transport has everything you need to know, including links to some of the great online tools.
Paying for your Journey
Catching the bus or train no longer has to mean fumbling around for change before hopping on to pay the driver or conductor in a rush! There are so many different ways to pay for your journey now that you may feel a little spoilt for choice!
It’s also important to check that you aren’t paying too much. Whilst paying for single or return tickets is OK for occasional or one off journeys, those who travel more frequently by bus and/or rail can save some significant cash by choosing monthly or annual passes.
Check out our guide to ticket options in the local area for more information!
Real Time Information & Apps
Gone are the days of standing around waiting for your bus or train with little idea when it will turn up. Real time information makes it easy to find out exactly where your ride is at, helping you plan when to leave the house, office or coffee shop.
Bus operator apps have proved to offer a real step change when it comes to real time bus information. They display the exact location of your bus on a handy map, in a very similar style to the Uber app which many are now familiar with. If you are undertaking a journey by bus we’d advise that trying out an app is a must, and to help you out we’ve pulled together a handy guide to getting most from bus operator apps.
Support & Updates
Confused by timetables or just not sure which bus is best to catch?
Did you know we can plan your journey for you?
Just let us know where you’re travelling to and we will provide you with an interactive journey plan that clearly sets out your options, with easy to follow, step by step instructions and a handy map.
Get in touch now to get support with your journey.
We’ve also put together a list of helpful Twitter feeds that will keep you up to date with any delays or services changes across the local area:
Stagecoach East (@Stagecoach_East)
Network Rail (@networkrail)
Stagecoach have a web page devoted to giving service updates and information on any planned disruptions, view it here: