120k Service - Until further notice
Bridge Street / High Street, Killamarsh has been closed for unannounced white line painting.
Services diverted directly along Sheffield Road (unable to serve the top of Killamarsh).
Please be advised that work commences at Lawnswood roundabout with major reconstruction from Monday, 11th August until September 2026.
Delays to Services are expected.
Due to Southern Water Works at Lees Lane North, Gosport, on 12/10/2025-13/10/2025 between 23:00-06:00, services will divert as follows:
Towards Gosport via Lees Lane.
Towards Fareham via Carnarvon Road, Anns Hill Road and Forton Road.
Middleton Town Street closed from Mon 18th - Friday 29th August 09.30 - 15.30
Monday to Friday only.
Service 13 will operate via Middleton Park Road, Ring Road, Sharp Lane and Town Street in both directions.
Gledhow Avenue closed from the 18th August to the 29th August.
Services to divert as follows:
Towards Leeds via Lidgett Lane, Gledhow Lane to the normal route.
Towards Gledhow is unaffected.
Part of Carmarthen Road will be closed for resurfacing on Wednesday 6th & Thursday 7th August.
Services heading towards Swansea to divert via Ffordd Cymore and Pontardulais Road.
- Teams spends a week helping set up new facilities
- Support to encourage customer collections from Asda on 23 & 24 May
Volunteers from First Bus are lending a helping hand and some heavy lifting to Rochdale Foodbank this month as the charity gears up for expansion of its service and support to the community.
At First Bus Rochdale, we're proud to go beyond the bus. Our Community Good work is all about creating real, lasting impact - whether that's supporting local talent, inspiring young people, volunteering time, or backing local charities. This page highlights how we’re driving change in the communities we serve every day.
We are proud to support local talent through our apprenticeship programme and inclusive employment pathways. We’re developing future talent through apprenticeships and partnerships with organisations like Future Finders Employability College.
We’re committed to inclusive volunteering that makes a difference. Every week, a supported individual from Next Stage ‘A Way Forward’ Ltd joins our depot team to volunteer. Our staff also regularly volunteer to support local causes.
We inspire the next generation through T Level placements, careers events, and in-school activities. From mock interviews and site visits to in-depth T Level placements, we help students of all ages explore careers and develop employability skills.
We’re proud to support local charities, bringing practical help and festive cheer to those who need it most. Whether it's donating to Rochdale Foodbank, joining the GM Mayor’s Charity, or delivering Christmas magic with Cash for Kids, we’re here to help.
From in-kind donations to hospital gardens, we’re helping communities grow—literally and figuratively. Over the past year, we’ve donated over £7,000 in cash and in-kind support to local causes.
We’re investing in the future of Rochdale—supporting local jobs and strengthening the local economy. First Bus has invested £2.4 million in 17 brand new Mellor Strata Ultra buses—all built locally in Rochdale.
Service 500
Due to congestion on St. Vincent Street and George Square, as a result of roadworks reducing this location to one lane, service 500 is running delays of up to 40 minutes at this time.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Updated 14:49
Updated [16:30, 07/08/25]: The road has reopened, service have resumed the usual line of route.
Due to resurfacing works along Colegate End Lane, services will divert via A140 to/from Pulham roundabout - there will be no service along this section of the route.
This is in both directions.