CMB Trips
What are trips?
Our regular users have grouped themselves and have created the weekly grouped trips. However users from other communities are also able to join the service.
Most trips falls into the Kettering Catcher service and are free for bus pass holders to use. If travelling out of the catchment of the Kettering Catcher service, they are operated as Excursions which are paid service. (To travel to other destinations or on days not listed below, please see Kettering Catcher or Group Travel.)
Fares are charged according to the mileage travelled. Please contact us to confirm the fare if you need to pay. To reserve a seat, call / text us at 07888 011 891, email us at bookings@cmbus.org or fill in an online form. First come, first served.
Scheduled trips – Service K
Booking is required for this service. You’ll be picked up after 09:30am and will stay at the destination for 2 – 3 hours.
Passengers may request to be picked up at Town and alight at any intermediate bus stops. Bus passes are accepted on this service.
May 2022
| Date | 03 May | 11 May | 17 May | 18 May | 25 May | |
| Serving: | Mawsley Zone | Mawsley Zone | Brixworth Zone | Mawsley Zone | Mawsley Zone | |
| Destination: | Corby (Town / Asda) | Wellingborough | Overstone (Aldi) | Beckworth Emporium, Sywell | Rushden Lakes | |
| Book from： | 13 April | 13 April | 13 April | 13 April | Wait-listed booking accepted |
June 2022
| Date | 1 June | 8 June | 14 June | 15 June | 22 June | 29 June | |
| Serving: | Mawsley Zone | Mawsley Zone | Brixworth Zone | Mawsley Zone | Mawsley Zone | Brixworth & Mawsley Zone | |
| Destination: | Corby (Town / Asda) | Seasons Garden Centre | Overstone (Aldi) | Northampton Town Centre | Wilton Locks Garden Village, Long Buckby | Rushden Lakes (Waitrose / M&S) | |
| Book from： | 11 May | 11 May | 11 May | 11 May | 11 May | 11 May |
Excursions
Longer trips to different places. Booking is required for this service and trips will only operate with sufficient demand.
You’ll be picked up after 09:30am and will stay at the destination for at least 3 hours. There is a fare to be paid by passengers. Please note bus passes are NOT accepted on this service.
| Date | 23 May (Monday) | 20 June (Monday) | |
| Serving: | Mawsley Zone | Brixworth & Mawsley Zone | |
| Destination: | Leicester City Centre | Rugby (Elliot’s Park & Town Centre) | |
| Return Fare: | £12 | £12 | |
| Book from： | 13 April | 13 April |
The fare listed is applicable for ALL users and includes a non-refundable booking fee (£1). A £10 admin fee will also be charged if cancelled within 3 (THREE) working days before travel.
Popular Destinations
Rushden Lakes Shopping Centre
Home to tens of big names, it’s surely a place for you to get something you need. Even better, there’re cafes and restaurants for you to take a rest, as well as the lakes where you’re able to immerse yourself into mother nature!
Market Harborough
The Market is a charming market town full of history, culture, delicious food and independent retailers. Our bus stops at Harborough Indoor Market, which has 800 years of history and over 60 independent traders. There is surely something for everyone!
Garden Centre
Garden Centre is another popular destination in warmer months. We’ll organise trips to garden centres suggested by our users.
Seaside town / Afternoon tea / Christmas dinner
Although the journey could be a bit longer, it’s still worth it to treat yourself a relaxing trip and an afternoon sitting in front of the sea.
Too far for you? Grab your friends for a meal and let us take you there!
