Getting around rural Lincolnshire has never been easier, more flexible or more enjoyable thanks to CallConnect. This demand-responsive bus service is transforming the way people travel, connecting communities that traditional routes often leave behind.
Whether you’re commuting, shopping, socialising, or simply enjoying a day out, CallConnect is a travel companion worth knowing about.
CallConnect isn’t your typical bus service. Instead of running on a fixed timetable or rigid routes, it operates on demand when you truly need it.
You book your trip in advance, and a fully accessible vehicle picks you up from a designated point, sometimes right outside your door. Taking you wherever you need to go without the service area.
With services running six days a week and a vast network covering market towns, villages, and coastal spots, it’s a lifeline for many, and a completely untapped gem for others.
The best thing about CallConnect is that it’s for anyone: students, pensioners, busy professionals and everyone in between. There’s no need for a special pass or reason. If you need to travel and CallConnect covers your area, then you’re good to go.
Registering for CallConnect is free and simple. Once signed up, booking a ride is straightforward via the mobile app, online portal or phone.
You can schedule trips from 30 minutes up to a week in advance, making it ideal for everything from last-minute errands to planned appointments.
Most journeys cost just a couple of pounds, with a cap in place to keep costs affordable, and contactless payment available for those who prefer to travel cashless. Concessionary passes are also accepted, allowing you to travel for free during off-peak hours.
Each CallConnect bus is equipped to accommodate wheelchairs and mobility aids, with trained drivers on hand to assist where needed. Whether you’re travelling solo with a shopping bag or using a mobility scooter, the service adapts to you.
You might be surprised by the range of destinations within CallConnect’s reach. From coastal adventures to countryside escapes, there is so much to explore.
Fancy a day out at the seaside? Skegness, with its sandy beaches, arcades, and fish and chips, is a classic destination you can reach with ease. If you’re in the mood for something a bit quieter, Anderby Creek offers a tranquil beach experience, perfect for a peaceful walk or a spot of birdwatching.
For a dose of history, head over to Wainfleet and take a tour of the iconic Batemans Brewery. The village itself is full of charm, with cosy tea rooms and riverside strolls.
CallConnect is also your ticket to community events. During the summer, you might catch a vintage car rally in Spilsby, a craft fair in Orby, or a local fete in Friskney.
If you’re travelling with kids, why not plan a visit to Natureland Seal Sanctuary in Skegness or take them crabbing at Chapel Point? CallConnect is here to support you wherever you want to go.
One of the best aspects of CallConnect is its role in promoting community well-being. For older people, those with limited mobility, or anyone living alone in a remote location, this service offers more than just a means of transport; it’s a social connector.
Regular journeys to market days, libraries or lunch clubs become opportunities for conversation and connection. CallConnect also enables you to access healthcare appointments, job interviews, and educational opportunities, which you might otherwise struggle to reach.
Choosing CallConnect isn’t just smarter for your wallet, it’s also better for the planet. By reducing the number of single-occupancy car journeys, CallConnect helps lower emissions and reduce traffic congestion in small towns and rural areas.
If enough of us make that switch even once or twice a week, the collective environmental benefit is enormous. Because it operates more efficiently than traditional rural bus routes, with vehicles running when needed, it reduces unnecessary mileage, fuel consumption and emissions.
When you ride CallConnect, you’re making a more sustainable travel choice without compromising on convenience.
Getting started is as easy as registering online or through the app. Once you’ve signed up, you can begin booking rides straight away.
All you need is your name, address and contact information. From there, plan your travel, get your booking confirmation and enjoy your journey.
The next time you’re thinking about how to get to your GP, do your weekly shop, attend an event or enjoy a spontaneous day out, remember CallConnect. It’s there to help, it’s open to everyone, and it’s quietly revolutionising rural transport, one ride at a time.
Established in 1930 by Fred Hunt, Hunts Coaches have remained a family company to this day. Currently, in our third generation, the family feel encompasses what our business is about.
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