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Fares & tickets
Essex - Woodside & Coopersale Turning
The stops named Woodside and Coopersale Turning on the B181 between Epping and North Weald will be subject to revised fares.
Network update
Essex - Chelmsford Park&Ride Update
An important update about the future of the Park&Ride services 701 & 702 operated in Chelmsford
Fares & tickets
Essex - Changes to 322/323/324 Fares
There will be changes to fares on Services 322/323/324 from Monday 5th January
General
Chelmsford Park & Ride Christmas Eve service
On Christmas Eve, Chelmsford Park and Ride routes 701 and 702 will be operating to a Saturday timetable. However, following analysis of historic travel patterns, additional journeys will run on rou...
Network update
Essex - January 2026 Service Change
We're making changes to our network from January 2026.
Network update
East of England - 100 Timetable Change
We're making minor timetable and fare changes to Service 100 from January 5th 2026
Fares & tickets
Spring Term Passes 2026
Our Spring Term scholar passes are now on sale!
Network update
Festive Service Levels 2025
We'll be running an amended service across the 2025 festive period.
Network update
East Midlands - Important Update
From Sunday 1st February 2026, Central Connect will reduce the scope of its operations in the East Midlands, and some services will transfer to other operators.
Network update
Essex - New Year New 60s
We're making some enhancements to Service 60 from January 5th.
Fares & tickets
East - Fare Changes in Cambridge & Peterborough
The Cambridge & Peterborough Combined Authority Single Fare Cap ends on Friday 31st October
Network update
Essex - 333 Clock Change
Service 333 will be affected by the changing of the clocks on Sunday 26th October
Policies
East Midlands - Leicester Marathon
The Leicester Marathon / 10K is taking place on Sunday 26th October
General
NovusDirect - Improving reliability
We’re committed to improving the reliability of the NovusDirect service
School & college services
Helena Romanes - Early School Closures
Helena Romanes School have notified us of some early finishes during the Autumn term.
Network update
Essex - Back to Brentwood
Central Connect are returning to operations in Brentwood with the launch of Service 60
Network update
Essex - Service Change September 2025
We're making changes to parts of our Essex & Hertfordshire network from 1st September 2025.
Fares & tickets
Academic Passes 25/26
Details of Central Connect Academic Passes for the 25/26 Academic Year
Fares & tickets
East Midlands - Newark All Rounder
There are changes to the Newark All Rounder fares from Monday 4th August
Network update
East Midlands - Caribbean Carnival
The Caribbean Carnival is taking place in Leicester on Saturday 2nd August.
Fares & tickets
East Midlands - LCC2 Free Saturdays
Service LCC2 will be free to all passengers on Saturdays in August
Network update
Essex - Network Changes July 2025
We are making some changes to services 36, 37 & 836 from Monday 21st July.
Fares & tickets
Essex - Fare Changes from 21st July 2025
There are changes to fares on our Essex & Hertfordshire network from Monday 21st July
Network update
Essex - Trial Service 8A
We're launching Service 8A on a trial basis from Wednesday 9th July.
Network update
East of England - All Aboard the Hundred
We're launching service 100 in Cambridge on Monday 7th July
Fares & tickets
East Midlands - Fares Changes
Fares across most of our East Midlands Network will be revised from Monday 30th June 2025.
Fares & tickets
East of England - Revised Fares from 30th June
Revised fares will be in place on our Cambridgeshire and Peterborough networks from Monday 30th June 2025.
Network update
East of England - Service R4
Service R4 will be withdrawn on Friday 18th July
Network update
School Services 812 / 813
Services 812 & 813 will be withdrawn from the end of the current academic year.
Network update
East Midlands - Temporary Loughborough Town Services
From Monday 2nd June we'll be operating three services in Loughborough town on a temporary basis.
Network update
National - Bank Holiday Monday
Monday 26th May 2025 is a Bank Holiday. Revised service levels are in operation.
Network update
East Midlands - A52 Roadworks
There will be roadworks on the A52 for 5 months from late May 2025
Network update
Essex - Introducing Service 34
We're pleased to be introducing Service 34 to our Bishop's Stortford network from Monday 2nd June 2025.
Fares & tickets
Essex - Service 305/315/325 Fare Change
Promotional £1 Fares will end on Service 305 (315/325)
Announcement
Essex - Rescheduled Take-Off for Service 333
In partnership with Stansted Airport we've made some changes to our planned Service 333!
Network update
East Midlands - Nagar Kirtin
Nagar Kirtin on Sunday 27th April will disrupt some of our Leicester services.
Network update
Easter Service Levels 2025
Details of our Easter 2025 Operations
Fares & tickets
Summer Term Passes 2025
Our Spring Term scholar passes are now on sale!
Network update
Essex & Herts - Waltham Cross Bus Station
Extensive roadworks are taking place at Waltham Cross Bus Station which will disrupt services 13, 14, 15 & 16.
Fares & tickets
East of England - Concessionary Fare Enhancements
There are changes to CPCA concessionary fares from April 2025
Network update
Essex - Chelmsford Park&Ride Fares
Chelmsford Park&Ride fares are changing from Tuesday 1st April
Network update
Updated booking app for Swaffham flexibus+
flexibus+ passengers in Swaffham need to use a new app, called Vectare DRT, to make bookings for journeys from 1st April 2025.
Network update
Essex - Service 333 set for Take-Off!
We're pleased to be introducing Service 333 from June 2025 to replace Service 133 which is being withdrawn by Arriva.
Network update
Essex & Herts - Spring 2025 Service Change
We're making changes to our Essex & Hertfordshire network from the end of March 2025, including the addition of several new services.
Network update
East Midlands - Spring 2025 Service Change
We're making some changes to our Nottinghamshire Network from Monday 31st March 2025.
Announcement
New & Blue for 2025
We're upgrading our buses on Services 20 & 25 in 2025!
Fares & tickets
East Midlands - Leicester Flexi Fare Changes
There are changes to Leicester Flexi Fares from Tuesday 2nd January
Fares & tickets
National - Change to Government Fare Cap
The Government cap on single fares is changing from January 2025.
Network update
East Midlands - Network Changes January 2025
We're making some changes to our East Midlands network from Monday 6th January.
General
Festive Service Levels 2024
We'll be running an amended service across the 2024 festive period.
Network update
East of England - Network Changes January 2025
We're making some changes to our East of England network from Monday 6th January
Network update
Essex - Network Changes January 2025
We're making a small number of changes to our Essex network from Monday 6th January
Network update
East Midlands - Novus is Changing!
We're making changes to our Novus Leicester services from Monday 6th January.
Network update
Thurrock - 375 Improvements
We're making some improvements to Service 375 in Thurrock from January
Fares & tickets
Spring Term Passes 2025
Our Spring Term scholar passes are now on sale!
Network update
Essex - December 2024 Service Change
There are changes to our Harlow Network from 1st December as Harlow Bus Station closes and a new temporary Bus Station opens.
Network update
East Midlands - Leicester Disruption - Sunday 17th Nov
A parade is taking place in Leicester City Centre on Sunday 17th November which will disrupt the 20, 21 & ND.
Announcement
East of England - Ting
Our Ting DRT service is coming to an end.
Network update
East Midlands - Service 9 Disruption
Service 9 in Derby will be disrupted due to the closure of Derby Road in Spondon.
Network update
East Midlands - Leicester Marathon 2024
The 2024 Leicester Marathon is taking place on Sunday 13th October which will cause some disruption to our services in the City Centre.
Fares & tickets
East Midlands - Leicestershire - Free Travel Saturdays
In partnership with Leicestershire County Council we're offering free travel on Saturdays on our Leicester network until the end of November.
General
East of England - Service R4 Fares Update
Peterborough local tickets will be removed from Service R4 from Monday 7th October.
Fares & tickets
Essex - Fares Resume on 12 & 48
Normal fares will resume on Services 12 & 48 from Monday 30th September
Announcement
East Midlands - Tour of Britain 2024
The Tour of Britain is passing through the East Midlands on Friday 6th September which will cause disruption to Services 90 & 92 in Newark and Service 9 in Derby
Announcement
National - Bank Holiday Service Levels
Monday 26th August is a Bank Holiday and we'll be operating revised timetables.
Network update
East of England - flexibus+ changes - September 24
We're making changes to flexibus+ in and around Swaffham from September 2024.
Network update
Essex - September 2024 Network Changes
We're making some changes to our Essex & Hertfordshire services from Monday 2nd September.
Announcement
Thurrock - Introducing Service 375
We're delighted to announce the launch of Service 375 in Thurrock from Monday 2nd September
Fares & tickets
Academic Passes 24/25
Details of Central Connect Scholar Passes for the 2024/2025 Academic Year
Announcement
East of England - Service 22
We will no longer be operating Service 22 from the 19th August.
Additional services
Replacement for Arrow Taxis Bus Services
Following Arrow Taxis closure on 26th July 2024, Central Connect are working in partnership with Essex County Council to launch replacement services.
General
Website Upgrades
Please note timetables and pages on our site are currently out of date
Network update
East Midlands - July 2024 Network Changes
We're making some changes to our Bingham network from Sunday 28th July 2024.
Network update
Essex - July 2024 Network Changes
We're making a significant number of changes to our network from July 28th 2024.
Additional services
Heading to the Euros? So are we!
Have you managed to bag a ticket for Euro 2024? Travel in comfort by coach with us to the Quarter Final in Dusseldorf this Saturday, for just £185 per person return.
General
New Blue 20/21/22
Central Connect Service 420 (420A) is changing from the 28th July. It's New, It's Blue. It's the 20/21/22.
Additional services
East of England - Paxfest Shuttle Bus
We're delighted to be running the Paxfest Shuttle Bus in Little Paxton on Saturday 13th July
Announcement
We're Re-Branding!
Vectare Bus Operations are rebranding as Central Connect!
Network update
Essex - Ride London 2024 - Sunday 26th May
The RideLondon event is taking place on Sunday 26th May which will cause severe disruption to our North West Essex Network.
Announcement
Late May Bank Holiday Service Levels
We will be operating a Sunday service on all routes on Monday 27th May 2024.
Announcement
Service Changes - June 2024
We're making a small number of changes to our network from Sunday 2nd June 2024
Announcement
Early May Bank Holiday Service Levels
We will operating a Sunday service on all routes on Monday 6th May 2024.
Network update
East Midlands - Nagar Kirtin Leicester - Sunday 28th April
Our Leicester services will see a small degree of disruption on Sunday 28th April during the Nagar Kirtin event in the City Centre.
Network update
East Midlands - Long Lane Closure - Service 90
Long Lane in Farndon will be closed on weekdays from the 17th-29th April between 0930-1500
General
Company Statement - Uttlesford Bus Services
A company statement regarding Services 301, 316, 318, 319, 320 & 321 operating in the Uttlesford District
Network update
Essex - Central Connect Changes 13th April
A number of Central Connect routes will finish on Saturday 13th April
Fares & tickets
Summer Term Passes
Details of our U19 Summer Term passes have now been confirmed.
Network update
Easter Service Levels 2024
Vectare & Central Connect service levels for Easter 2024 have been confirmed.
Network update
East Midlands - Changes to Bingham Network - April 2024
There are some changes to our Bingham network from April 2024.
Network update
East of England - Queensgate Bus Station
From Mon 4th Mar until Fri 17th May all Peterborough buses will use Bay 18 at Queensgate as a temporary measure.
Network update
East Midlands - Novus Diversion - Sat 10th
Novus Direct will be diverting on Saturday 10th February.
Network update
Disruption Saturday 3rd February
There is disruption across our network on Saturday 3rd February.
Additional services
East Midlands - Rail Strikes Saturday 3rd February
Details of Vectare services covering the EMR rail strikes on Saturday 3rd February.
Fares & tickets
East Midlands - Leicester - Flexi prices are changing!
From Monday 29th January there will be changes to Leicester Flexi fares.
Fares & tickets
Spring Term Passes
Details of our U19 Spring Term passes have now been confirmed.
Announcement
Central Connect - January 2024 Service Change
We're making changes to some of our Central Connect services from January 2024
Announcement
Festive Service Levels 2023
Details of Vectare & Central Connect operations over the 2023 Festive Period
Announcement
East of England - January 2024 Service Change
We're making changes to some of our Peterborough services from Tuesday 2nd January.
General
East Midlands - January 2024 Service Change
We're making changes to our East Midlands networks from Monday 8th January 2024.
Additional services
East Midlands - Service 81 - Bolsover
Vectare will be operating Service 81 on an emergency basis.
General
East Midlands - Bingham Christmas Fair
Bingham Christmas Fair is taking place on Friday 24th November
Network update
Essex - Central Connect - Service Disruption
This page will be updated daily with service information to help passengers plan ahead for their journey with Central Connect.
Announcement
Central Connect Service Change - 30th October
We are making changes to Central Connect services SB6 & 84B from Monday 30th October.
Network update
October 2023 Service Change (National)
We are making a small number of changes to our networks from Monday 2nd October 2023.
Announcement
Central Connect joins the Vectare Family
Vectare are delighted to have purchased Central Connect.
Network update
East Midlands - Tour of Britain - Newark
Stage 4 of the Tour of Britain will pass through Newark on Wednesday 6th September, disrupting Service 90.
Network update
Essex - Tour of Britain - Harlow
On Friday 8th September Stage 6 of the Tour of Britain Cycle Race will take place in the Essex, and will run through Harlow. This will cause significant disruption to Service 505 throughout the day...
Fares & tickets
East Midlands - Nottinghamshire U22
Under-22 tickets will be available on services within Nottinghamshire from Sunday 3rd September
Fares & tickets
Essex - Changes to Chelmsford P&R Fares
There are changes to Chelmsford Park & Ride fares from Friday 1st Setpember
General
Bank Holiday Service Levels
A summary of service levels on Monday 28th August - Summer Bank Holiday
Network update
East Midlands - Service 90 Change 040923
There will be minor changes to Service 90 from Monday 4th September
Network update
Late Summer Rail Strikes
Information regarding Vectare services during the late summer rail strikes.
Fares & tickets
Academic Passes 23/24
Details of academic passes for Vectare services in the 23/24 school year.
Network update
Leicester - St Nicholas Circle
Novus Direct will serve a different stop at St Nicholas Circle on City-bound journeys.
Network update
Essex - Service 61 - Wyatts Green Suspension
Service 61 will not be serving the Wyatts Green loop until further notice.
Fares & tickets
Novus Short Singles
We are withdrawing our Short Single on Novus from Friday 4th August.
General
Newark Cycle Race
Newark Cycle Race is taking place on Friday 28th July which will disrupt Service 90.
Network update
July 2023 Network Changes (Essex)
We're making some changes to our Essex network from late July.
Network update
July 2023 Network Changes (East & East Mids)
We're making some changes to our East of England and East Midlands networks from mid-July.
Fares & tickets
Fares Update
An update on Vectare Fares
General
Bingham Summer Fair
Bingham Summer Fair is taking place on Saturday 10th June.
Network update
Service 61 Consultation
Essex County Council are carrying out a consultation over proposed changes to Service 61.
Network update
Serious Incident - Route 505
A statement regarding an incident on Service 505.
Network update
Essex - Consultation on Service 505
We've proposed making some changes to Service 505 which is funded by ECC.
General
Newark - Rail Strikes
We'll be providing extra capacity on Service 90 on Saturday 13th May.
Announcement
Nottinghamshire County Show
Vectare are delighted to be providing a connecting bus service for the Nottinghamshire County Show on 13th May.
General
May Bank Holidays
Details of Vectare operations over the May Bank Holidays
Network update
April 2023 Network Changes
We're making changes to some of our services from mid-April.
Announcement
April Fools
Maybe, just maybe we were kidding about the Vect-Air Helicopter Service....
Announcement
Vect-Air Express 90
Vectare to launch new express Service from April 16th
Fares & tickets
Summer Term Scholar Passes
Our summer term scholar passes will go on sale from lunchtime on Monday 3rd April. There will also be an increase in the cost of our St Johns Scholar Weekly ticket.
Network update
Essex - Replacing the 86!
From Monday 17th April Vectare will takeover operation of Arriva service 86 between Harlow and Waltham Cross.
Fares & tickets
Essex - Fare Increases
There will be increases in some Essex Fares from Saturday 1st April
Fares & tickets
End of Promotional Fares
There are changes to some of our promotional fares from Saturday 1st April
Announcement
Easter Service Levels 2023
Details of how our buses will be running over the Easter weekend.
Announcement
Newark - Service 90 joins the Vectare Network
Newark to Notts link saved as Vectare launch new express bus service.
Fares & tickets
Leicester - Free February on Flex
Novus Flex is Free in February for any journey wholly within Zone 2 or those trying the Flex app for the first time!
Network update
Epping - Stewards Green Road
Service 31 is diverting between Epping and Coopersale due to the closure of Stewards Green Road.
Fares & tickets
£2 Fare Cap
Vectare are voluntarily taking part in the Government £2 fare cap on select routes.
Fares & tickets
Leicester - Flexi fares from 29-01-23
Leicester Flexi fares from 29-01-23
General
Saturday 18th Disruption
There is disruption to some services on Saturday 18th November