All aboard the brand-new bus service 873 to Penkridge Market

Select Bus Services are delighted to be working with Staffordshire County Council to deliver a new market day bus service – the 873 running between Wheaton Aston and Penkridge. The new 873 provides two journeys a day on Wednesday and Saturday each week between Wheaton Aston and Penkridge.

By contributor Keith Myatt
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A journey departs The Coach & Horses in Wheaton Aston at 9.30am and returns from Penkridge, Crown Bridge at 12.30pm.

The 873 is operating initially for a three-month trial period and is being provided with support from Staffordshire County Council. 

Ben Brown, Managing Director at Select Bus Services, said: “This is a great time to leave the car at home and travel on this brand-new bus service between Wheaton Aston and Penkridge – ideal for shoppers visiting the popular market held on Wednesday and Saturday each week in Penkridge.

A Select Bus Service vehicle.
A Select Bus Service vehicle.

“Local bus users can also make connections with other Select Bus Services in Penkridge to/from service 875 to Cannock & Stafford and service 876 to/from Stafford & Wolverhampton.”

Select Bus Services offer a great range of Value for Money Day, Weekly, 4-Weekly tickets for regular traveller along with the £3 single fare cap which is available through to March 2027 – this is a great time to leave the car at home and travel by bus.

To find out more about our network of local bus services, fares and ticketing visit selectbusservices.com or info@selectbusservices.com