Melton FoxConnect
Get on board with the brand new on-demand bus service from Melton FoxConnect.
Melton FoxConnect is a modern digital demand responsive transport option that operates in two area zones to connect rural communities and settlements to the north and south of Melton Mowbray with the town and also to Syston. 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
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.
Places served by Melton FoxConnect
Journeys for Melton FoxConnect can be booked within the operating zones shown below; the settlements served are as listed in the table.
| Zone 1: For Melton Mowbray, Bottesford and Waltham on the Wolds | |||
| Ab Kettleby | Barkestone-le-Vale | Bottesford | Belvoir |
| Branston | Brentingly | Buckminster | Chadwell |
| Coston | Eastwell | Eaton | Freeby |
| Garthorpe | Goadby Marwood | Grimston | Harby |
| Harston | Holwell | Hose | Knipton |
| Long Clawson | Muston | Nether Broughton | Normanton |
| Old Dalby | Plungar | Redmile | Saltby |
| Saxby | Saxelbye | Scalford | Sewstern |
| Sproxton | Stathern | Stonesby | Welby |
| Wyfordby | |||
| Zone 2: For Melton Mowbray and Syston |
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| Ashby Folville | Barkby | Barsby | Beeby |
| Eye Kettleby | Frisby-on-the-Wreake | Gaddesby | Great Dalby |
| Hoby | Kirby Bellars | Little Dalby | Pickwell |
| Ratcliffe-on-the-Wreake | Rotherby | Somerby | South Croxton |
| Thrussington | Syston – Barkby Road Estate | Syston – Hobby Horse Estate (to and from centre of Syston only) | |
Need more support? Contact the team at choosehowyoumove@leics.gov.uk to arrange a user support session in your community.
