Christmas and New Year Services in South Yorkshire and Chesterfield

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in South Yorkshire and Chesterfield. So if you're planning to travel while the festivities are in full flow, then check the information below:

Up to and including Friday 19th December 2025
All buses will run as normal.

Saturday 20th December 2025
Normal Saturday service.

Sunday 21st December 2025
Normal Sunday service.

Monday 22nd December 2025
Barnsley, Sheffield and Rotherham: Saturday service with extra early morning journeys. *Refer to section below.

Chesterfield: Saturday service.

Tuesday 23rd December 2025
Barnsley, Sheffield and Rotherham: Saturday service with extra early morning journeys. *Refer to section below.

Chesterfield: Saturday service.

Christmas Eve - Wednesday 24th December 2025
Barnsley, Sheffield and Rotherham: Saturday service with extra early morning journeys and early finishes. *Refer to section below.

Chesterfield: Saturday service. Services will finish early. Please see section below for further details.

Christmas Day - Thursday 25th December 2025

No buses will run.

Boxing Day - Friday 26th December 2025
Barnsley, Chesterfield and Rotherham: No buses will run.

Sheffield: Enhanced journeys will be provided on several services; timetables are available here. Please visit Travel South Yorkshire for further details. These services are funded by local authority support.

Saturday 27th December 2025
Normal Saturday service.

Sunday 28th December 2025

Normal Sunday service.

Monday 29th December 2025
Barnsley, Sheffield and Rotherham: Saturday service with extra early morning journeys. *Refer to section below.

Chesterfield: Saturday service.

Tuesday 30th December 2025
Barnsley, Sheffield and Rotherham: Saturday service with extra early morning journeys. *Refer to section below.

Chesterfield: Saturday service.

New Year's Eve - Wednesday 31st December 2025
Barnsley, Sheffield and Rotherham: Saturday service with extra early morning journeys and early finishes. *Refer to section below.

Chesterfield: Saturday service. Services will finish early. Please see section below for further details.

New Year's Day - Thursday 1st January 2026
Barnsley, Chesterfield and Rotherham: No buses will run.

Sheffield: Enhanced journeys will be provided on several services. Please visit Travel South Yorkshire for further details. These services are funded by local authority support.

Friday 2nd January 2026
Barnsley, Sheffield and Rotherham: Saturday service with extra early morning journeys. *Refer to section below.

Chesterfield: Saturday service.

Saturday 3rd January 2026
Normal Saturday service.

Sunday 4th January 2026
Normal Sunday service.

Monday 5th January 2026
Normal service resumes.

Barnsley

Saturday Plus Extra Early Morning Times for Barnsley

Final Departure Times for Barnsley on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve

Chesterfield

Final Departure Times for Chesterfield on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve

Rotherham

Saturday Plus Extra Early Morning Times for Rotherham

Final Departure Times for Rotherham on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve

Sheffield

Saturday Plus Extra Early Morning Times for Sheffield

Final Departure Times for Sheffield on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve

However you celebrate this festive season, we're here to keep you connected. Please check the app or website for live bus times before travelling.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Stagecoach Yorkshire!

FAQs

Do buses run in South Yorkshire on Boxing Day?
A few services will run in South Yorkshire on Boxing Day. Full details are to be confirmed.

Do buses run on Christmas Day in South Yorkshire?
There are no buses on Christmas Day in South Yorkshire.

Do buses run on Christmas Eve in South Yorkshire?
Buses will run a Saturday Service on Christmas Eve until around 7pm.

Do buses run on New Years Eve in South Yorkshire?
A Saturday Service will run until around 7pm on New Years Eve inSouth Yorkshire.

Do buses run on New Years Day in South Yorkshire?
There will be no services running on New Years day.

When do normal bus services resume in South Yorkshire after Christmas?
From the 5th January 2026, your normal services will resume.