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!
Allens West is in a great location for those wanting to undertake trips by public transport. There are a number of frequent services running past the new homes to and from destinations such as Yarm and Stockton-On-Tees. Local stops can currently be found on Durham Lane, although there are plans for the services to extend into the development as it progresses.
If your journey is over a longer distance, travel by rail can be a great option! Allens West Station can be accessed in just a few minutes on foot, or Eaglescliffe Station – offering more variety of services – can be reached in under 10 minutes by bike.
From Allens West station there is a twice hourly service that runs in both directions between Saltburn and Darlington via Middlesbrough, with one of these services extending to Bishop Auckland. On Sundays, this service runs hourly. In addition to this service, from Eaglescliffe, there are 4 trains daily that travel south to London King’s Cross via York and north towards Sunderland. With York being reached in around 45 minutes, that’s much quicker than a journey by car! From Darlington, you can access the national rail network, with services to and from destinations such as Leeds, Birmingham, Manchester and more.
Key Local Bus Services
Your nearest bus stops are currently located on Durham Road, just a short walk away from the new homes at Allens West. Below are the key services stopping along this road:
Service 7a
Operates between Stockton and Yarm via Eaglescliffe, run by Arriva.
Services run approx. every 15 minutes Monday to Saturday and hourly on Sundays. A twice hourly service runs on Sundays.
Service 17/X17
Operates between Middlesbrough and Yarm via Stockton, run by Arriva.
Services run hourly Monday to Sunday.
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:
Arriva North East (@arrivanortheast)
Northern Rail (@northernassist)
Grand Central Rail (@GC_rail)
Arriva have a web page devoted to giving service updates and information on any planned disruptions, view it here: