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!
The new homes at Poppy Fields are well located for those wanting to undertake trips by public transport. In addition to a number of handy bus services which pass close to your new home, both Lincoln and Metheringham train stations can be accessed by car – a great option for longer journeys. This makes it easy and convenient to leave the car at home for many journeys, whether travelling locally or travelling further afield.
Key Local Bus Services
There are regular bus services just a short walk away from the homes at Poppy Fields. The closest bus stops are located on South Street with more services available from the centre of Horncastle – click on the service below to view timetables and route maps.
Boston – Horncastle
Brylaine’s B16 links Horncastle and Boston Monday to Friday, with several journeys in each direction. Some journeys run on schooldays only, so check the current timetable for your travel date.
Operated by Brylaine Travel from South Street.
Lincoln – Horncastle – Skegness Interchange
Stagecoach’s 56 links Horncastle with Lincoln and Skegness. Services generally run about hourly during the day Monday to Saturday and about every two hours on Sundays and bank holidays. Times vary across the day; check Stagecoach’s current timetable and service updates before travelling.
Operated by Stagecoach from High Street, Horncastle.
Lincoln – Horncastle
PC Coaches’ 30 links Horncastle and Lincoln via Bardney, with five journeys in each direction Monday to Saturday, excluding public holidays. There is no Sunday service shown in the current timetable. Check the operator’s latest timetable before travelling.
Operated by PC Coaches from High Street, Horncastle.
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.