Industrial action in Doncaster

Keeping you moving during the industrial action 

On 14th, 17th, 20th, 22nd and 24th April, our Doncaster services will be disrupted by industrial action. This will mean most services will run at a limited frequency, and regrettably, some services may not operate.

We’re committed to keeping you moving during the industrial action. For any questions or to find out more about our limited services, see the FAQs at the bottom of this page.

We apologise for the inconvenience this will cause, especially to those customers whose services will not be running on the 14th, 17th, 22nd and 24th April.

Read our full press statement here.

Timetables

Service Overview Timetable
315

At 07:50 and then every 30 minutes from 09:00 to 11:30, then at 12:30, 12:45, 13:45, 14:15, 16:15 and 17:15

One service via Thomas Wharton College departing Doncaster Intc at 14:47

 View timetable here
316

Doncaster Interchange to Balby:
Departures at 07:00, 09:00, 11:20, 14:20, 16:20, 17:20

Balby to Doncaster Interchange:
Departures at 07:21, 09:21, 11:41, 14:41, 16:41 and 17:41

 View timetable here
351

Doncaster Interchange to Skellow:
Every 40 minutes from 08:00 to 10:40 and then at 12:10, 12:40, 14:20, 15:20, 16:20 and 16:40

Skellow to Doncaster Interchange:
Every 40 minutes from 08:36 to 11:16 and then at 12:46, 13:17, 16:01, 17:01 and 17:21

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354

Doncaster Interchange to Woodlands:
Departures at 09:25, 11:25 and 16:25

Woodlands to Doncaster Interchange:
Departures at 07:54, 09:54, 11:54 and 16:54

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355

At 07:00 and then every 60 minutes from 09:00 to 13:00 and then at 16:00 and 17:00

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356

Every 60 minutes from 07:30 to 13:30 and then at 15:15, 16:30 and 17:30

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357A

Doncaster Interchange to Doncaster Sheffield Airport:
Departures at 07:50, 09:50, 10:50, 12:50 and 14:50

Doncaster Sheffield Airport to Doncaster Interchange:
Departures at 08:36 and 10:36 and then every 120 minutes from 11:36 to 15:36 and then at 16:36

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359

Doncaster Interchange to Finningley:
Departures at 09:20, 13:20 and 17:20

Finningley to Doncaster Interchange:
Departures at 10:05 and 14:05

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361

Doncaster Interchange to Norton:
Departures at 08:20 and 15:20

Norton to Doncaster Interchange:
Departures at 09:10 and 16:10

View timetable here
362

Doncaster Interchange to Norton:
Departures at 10:05 and 17:05

Norton to Doncaster Interchange:
Departure at 10:55

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363

Doncaster Interchange to Bentley:
At 07:00, 08:20 and 09:00, then every 20 minutes between 09:20 and 11:40
then every 20 minutes from 13:00 to 14:00
then every 20 minutes from 15:40 to 18:00

Bentley to Doncaster Interchange:
At 07:15, 08:35 and 09:15, then every 20 minutes between 09:35 and 11:55
then at 13:15, 13:35, 13:55 and 15:20
then every 20 minutes between 15:55 and 17:55

 View timetable here
366

Doncaster Interchange to Intake, Lothian Road:
At 08:05 and 08:20 and then every 20 minutes from 08:40 to 10:40
Every 20 minutes from 11:00 to 13:00 and then at 13:20, 14:00 and 14:40
Every 20 minutes from 15:20 to 17:40

Intake, Lothian Road to Doncaster Interchange:
At 08:20 and 08:35 and then every 20 minutes from 08:55 to 10:15
Every 20 minutes from 10:55 to 12:35 and then at 13:15, 13:35, 14:15, 14:55 and 15:35
Every 20 minutes 15:55 to 17:55

 View timetable here
364 Departures at 07:55, 09:55, 12:55 and 15:55 View timetable here
376

Doncaster Interchange to Clay Lane Estate:
Departures at 08:35 and 10:35 and then at 13:15, 15:15 and 17:35

Clay Lane Estate to Doncaster Interchange:
Departures at 08:58 and 10:58 and then at 13:38 and 15:38

 View timetable here
372 At 08:35, 10:35 and 16:35 View timetable here
373 At 09:04, 11:04 and 17:04 View timetable here
381

Departures at 08:40, 10:20, 11:10, 15:20 and 16:10

 View timetable here
382

Departures at 07:20, 09:00, 09:50, 11:30, 13:00, 14:50, 16:30 and 17:20

View timetable here
384A

Doncaster Interchange to Thorne:
Departures at 08:20, 10:20 and 13:00

Thorne to Doncaster Interchange:
Departures at 09:15 and 15:45

 View timetable here
387A

Doncaster Interchange to Moorends:
Every 90 minutes from 09:00 to 12:00 and then at 14:30 and 15:30

Moorends to Doncaster Interchange:
At 07:30 and then every 90 minutes from 08:37 to 15:38 and then at 16:36

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X3

Doncaster Interchange to Sheffield:
Every 60 minutes from 07:00 to 15:00 and then at 16:15 and 17:15.

Sheffield to Doncaster Interchange:
Every 60 minutes from 07:45 to 14:45 and then at 15:55, 17:05 and 18:05

 View timetable here

Please note, there may be some short-notice changes throughout the day depending on driver availability, and any services not listed in the tables above will not be running on 14th April.

This is the confirmed service levels for 14th April only. Further details of service levels on 17th, 20th, 22nd and 24th April will be confirmed and updated here as we get closer to the April industrial action dates.

FAQs

Yes, all school services will run as normal.

We will be updating this webpage each day.

Service levels on 14th April have been confirmed, and service levels on 17th, 20th, 22nd and 24th April will be confirmed in the coming days. School service will be operating as normal.

Please note that there may be some short-notice changes throughout the day depending on driver availability. 

We’re committed to keeping you moving during the industrial action, but given its nature, driver availability is not known until closer to each strike date.

However, we will update this page as soon as driver availability is known for the 17th, 20th, 22nd and 24th April.

Due to short-notice changes, the real-time information on the app and at bus stops may not be accurate. We would recommend using this page to find information on your bus and what services are running each day, as this will be regularly updated.

No, pre-purchased First Bus tickets will not be accepted by other operators.

For on-the-day tickets, we will not be issuing refunds so please check if your service is running before you purchase a ticket. 

For multi-day tickets, we can offer a pro-rota credit in the first instance. If you would prefer a refund, a request form will be made available on this page once the industrial action has ended. 

We will not be processing refunds over the phone. 

At this time, we cannot say exactly when the industrial action will end, but we are working with the Unite Union to reach an agreement and prevent any prolonged disruption to our customers’ journeys.  

Yes, concessionary passes will still be accepted, usual rules apply: 

  • Concessionary passes entitle you to free travel on our buses after 9:30am Monday - Friday and all day weekends and Bank Holidays. 

  • Before 9:30am Monday - Friday the full adult fare is payable.