Transport
Travel Derbyshire on Demand – a New Bookable Bus Service
A new bookable bus service called ‘Travel Derbyshire on Demand’ was introduced by Derbyshire County Council in February 2024 with funding from the Department for Transport. This service is available for Whitwell residents to use.
Published: 29 January 2025
Some key features of the service, include:
- Bookable travel within the whole of the districts of Bolsover and North East Derbyshire and Chesterfield borough, plus journeys to Kings Mill Hospital and Alfreton Railway Station
- Operating hours Monday to Friday from 7:00am to 7:00pm and Saturday from 8:00am to 5:00pm
- Journeys booked via the Travel Derbyshire on Demand app or by calling 0115 969 1801 (8:00am-to 4:30pm Monday to Friday and 9:00am to 1:00pm on Saturday). Journeys should be booked one hour prior to travel but can be booked up to 28 days in advance
- Journeys paid for in advance or when boarding the bus. Concessionary travel passes and b_line cards accepted on the service and children travel for half price. Ten-trip tickets also available.