Unfortunately, the road closure at Pulham St Mary from 25th July to 12th August will affect the local bus services in the villages of Pulham Market, and Pulham St Mary.
Therefore, Norfolk County Council will offer a free ring and ride service operated by Able Taxis Limited, which can be booked 24 hours in advance to collect passengers from the Bus stops in the villages for either journeys to Harleston or to meet the First 36A bus at Long Stratton for onward travel to Norwich. Please note that this will be a shared service.
Ring and Ride Shopper Service into Harleston
The service will be available for booking at the following times:
Pulhams to Harleston Monday to Friday
Pulham Falcon 0923 and 1143
Pulham St Mary Bus Shelter 0926 and 1146
Pulhams to Harleston Saturdays
Pulham Falcon 0928 and 1143
Pulham St Mary Bus Shelter 0931 and 1146
Returns from Harleston Broad Street Monday to Friday 1215 and 1435
Returns from Harleston Broad Street Saturdays 1215 and 1430
Ring and Ride shuttle service for onward travel to Norwich
The service will be available for booking at the following approximate times, to enable sufficient time to journey to Long Stratton:
Monday to Friday
Pulham St Mary Bus Shelter 0725 0956 1226
Pulham Falcon 0728 1000 1230
Saturday
Pulham St Mary Bus Shelter 0711 1001 1226
Pulham Falcon 0715 1005 1230
The passengers will arrive at Long Stratton in readiness to meet the bus at
Monday to Friday 0745 1015 1245
Saturdays 0730 1020 1245
Returns back to the Pulhams can be booked for the following times
Mondays to Fridays 1132 1402 1652 1822
Saturdays 1132 1357 1647 1817
Passengers should contact Able Taxis on their booking line 01379 640900, 24 hours before they wish to travel. Passengers should advise times of travel and whether a return journey is required at the time of booking. There will be no cost to passengers for these journeys
Contact information:
Norfolk County Council Customer Service Line: 03448008020
Able Taxis Limited 01379 640900
First Bus – 0345 646 0707