Visitors to The Countess will soon be able to take advantage of a new and improved bus service to help get to and from the hospital.
The number 15 is branded “Blacon Pointer” a Quality Partnership service operated by ARRIVA and Stagecoach bus companies, working in partnership with Cheshire West and Chester Council. Blacon Pointer runs from Chester city centre (Foregate Street) to the main entrance of The Countess as well as Blacon and Saughall.
Buses will begin running on Tuesday 1st September from the main door of the hospital, every 20 minutes throughout the day, Monday to Saturday and hourly on Sundays and Bank Holidays.
The existing one-way-system on The Countess of Chester site will be reversed to deliver a better service route to the hospital and enable buses to enter from Countess Way and drop off at the Countess Country Park and Bache Hall before stopping at the Main Entrance. (see outline below).
All Blacon Pointer buses operate with low floor access for wheelchair users and buggies. They are equipped with low emission engines for a cleaner environment.
For up to date information on the new service download the award winning itravelsmart mobile app, available free from the App Store and Google Play, it’s the perfect Travel Companion while on the move in Cheshire West and Chester.
The Blacon Pointer advert for the new service is available to view here
