Wexford Bus services covering all vaccination centres

WITH Covid-19 vaccination centres now in operation across the south east many people will be hoping for that all-important call in the weeks ahead.

For the more vulnerable people, those without access to a vehicle of their own, Wexford Bus has routes which stop within a short walk of each of the vaccination centres, thus offering a hassle-free way to get to your vaccine appointment.

At present, its buses are operating at 25 per cent capacity on board (a max of one seat out of every four will be occupied), face coverings must be worn, and protective screens are in place.

Pre-booking is advised, cashless payment options are provided and a thorough cleaning and disinfecting regime is in place.

Below are details of the vaccination centres in the south east and the buses which service them. Booking in advance on www. wexfordbus.com is advised with a Seat Reservation Option available for those with Free Travel Passes.

Wexford: Riverside Park Hotel in Enniscorthy

Closest stop: Enniscorthy (Templeshannon Quay, The Bus Stop Shop)

Routes serving Enniscorthy: · Route 740 (Wexford to Dublin City) serving Wexford, Oylgate, Enniscorthy, Ferns, Camolin, Gorey & Arklow (Old Dublin Rd) & Dublin with very regular services up to 19 times per day in each direction.

· Route 376 (Wexford to Carlow) serving Wexford, Oylgate, Enniscorthy, Bunclody, Ballon, Carlow (Bus Park) & Carlow (Carlow IT) with up to 3 services per day in each direction.

Waterford: WIT Arena

Closest Stop: WIT Arena Route serving Waterford:

· Route 340 (Wexford to Waterford) serving Wexford, Barntown, Ballinaboola, New Ross (The Quay), Waterford (Clock Tower / The Mall / Parnell St), Waterford (WIT), Waterford (UPMC Whitfield Hospital), WIT Arena (new stop for the duration of vaccination programme) with very regular services up to 9 services per day in each direction.

Wicklow: Arklow Bay Hotel & Conference

Centre Closest Stop: Arklow Town North (Ferrybank) Route serving Arklow:

· Route 740A (Gorey, Wicklow to Dublin) serving Gorey, Arklow town, Jack Whites Cross, Ballincore, Beehive, Wicklow Town (Grand Hotel), Rathnew, Kilmacanogue & Dublin with very regular services up to 9 services per day in each direction.

Carlow: Carlow IT

Closest stop: Carlow IT Route serving Carlow: Route 376 (Wexford to Carlow) serving Wexford, Oylgate, Enniscorthy, Bunclody, Ballon, Carlow (Bus Park) & Carlow (Carlow IT) with up to 3 services per day in each direction.

If you would like further information on what bus service is most suitable you can contact Wexford Bus on 053 9142742.