Market Harborough FoxConnect
Get on board with the brand new on-demand bus service from Market Harborough FoxConnect
Market Harborough FoxConnect is a modern digital demand responsive transport option that operates in five area zones to connect rural communities to Market Harborough’s town centre or neighbouring villages. The service offers key interchange points to connect neighbouring areas and encourage onward travel. You can choose where you want to be picked up and dropped off meaning it’s a convenient and flexible way to travel at a time that suits you.
Operating Hours: Monday – Saturday, 06:00-19:30
See the full list of places served or download the Zone Map.
Download the Leicestershire FoxConnect app.
Available on smartphones from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
Book a journey through the call centre on 0116 216 7756 during opening hours 08:30-16:30 on Monday to Friday or by using the Leicestershire FoxConnect app at any time to book a journey for travel within the service operating hours of 06:00 and 19:30 Monday to Saturday.
More information about booking a journey can be found on the FoxConnect App page or the Telephone Booking Line page.
Zone Information
There are five zones served by Market Harborough FoxConnect that connect rural communities in Harborough to the town centre. Passengers will be able to travel to and from Market Harborough town centre directly from zones 4 to 7.
There is no direct travel between the zones but passengers can make connecting journeys through interchange points whether that’s by booking another FoxConnect journey or using a timetabled bus service. Use the journey planner to plan your travel.
- Zone 3: Thurmaston, Somerby and Houghton on the Hill (Operated by Premier Taxis)
- Zone 4: Market Harborough, Oadby & Houghton on the Hill (Operated by Premier Taxis)
- Zone 5: Market Harborough, Houghton on the Hill & Uppingham (Operated by Centrebus)
- Zone 6: Market Harborough, Lutterworth & Countesthorpe (Operated by Centrebus)
- Zone 7: Market Harborough, Lutterworth & Kibworth Beauchamp (Operated by Centrebus)
Interchange Points
There are interchange points at key town centres to enable connecting journeys and onward travel. While there is no direct travel from interchange points to Market Harborough using the FoxConnect service, there are connecting timetabled bus services at each interchange.
See the full list of places served. for Harborough FoxConnect.
Market Harborough town centre
The town centre is a main destination and interchange point. This interchange point can be accessed by anyone traveling from zone 4, 5, 6 and 7. Passengers will also be able to travel back to these zones from this point. Locations served at this interchange:
- The Square: Stand S1, S2, S3 and S4
- St Luke’s Hospital, Leicester Road
- Railway Station, Rockingham Road
Zone interchange points
3: Thurmaston, Houghton on the Hill, Somerby. There are no direct routes to Market Harborough town centre using this FoxConnect service, passengers will need to use connecting journeys.
4: Market Harborough, Houghton on the Hill, Oadby
5: Market Harborough, Houghton on the Hill, Uppingham
6: Market Harborough, Lutterworth, Countersthorpe
7: Market Harborough, Lutterworth, Kibworth Beauchamp
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