South Yorkshire Invests £189,000 to Sustain Direct Doncaster Prison Bus Service

Transport officials from the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) are investing an additional £189,000 to continue the 385 bus service connecting HMP Lindholme prison with Doncaster city centre. Starting November 16, 2025, the service will allow staff and visitors to travel directly between the prison and city centre without changing buses at Barnby Dun. The route, previously run by First Buses, was taken over by local company David Goodfellow Travel after First opted out of the extended service. The new timetable offers a Monday to Saturday daytime service with a 60-minute frequency on common sections and coordination with First's BSIP 383 service to provide a 30-minute headway along Wheatley Hall Road. This funding and route adjustment respond to requests from prison staff seeking improved direct travel options. The route will cover Wheatley Hall Road, Barnby Dun Road, and Doncaster Road between Doncaster and Barnby Dun.