M8 Helmsley to Coneysthorpe via Hovingham, Slingsby
Operated by East Yorkshire. First bus 10:42, last bus 15:25. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different M8? 1 other bus route is numbered M8 elsewhere in the UK — see every M8 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 10:42 | 14:42 |
|---|---|---|
| Market Place (N-bound) | 10:42 | 14:42 |
| Main Street (E-bound) | 10:50 | 14:50 |
| Nunnington Hall (S-bound) | 10:57 | 14:57 |
| Manor Farm (SE-bound) | 11:04 | 15:04 |
| Worsley Arms Hotel (S-bound) | 11:08 | 15:08 |
| The Balk (S-bound) | 11:13 | 15:13 |
| Castle Howard (adj) | 11:22 | 15:22 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with East Yorkshire before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Boxing Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Christmas Eve — Thursday, 24 December 2026 towards Coneysthorpe: 2 journeys, first 10:42 towards Helmsley: 2 journeys, first 11:25
- New Year's Eve — Thursday, 31 December 2026 towards Coneysthorpe: 2 journeys, first 10:42 towards Helmsley: 2 journeys, first 11:25
Route map
All stops on route M8
M8 towards Coneysthorpe
All 13 stops
- Market Place (N-bound) Helmsley
- Carlton Road (E-bound) Helmsley
- Main Street (E-bound) Harome
- Nunnington Hall (S-bound) Nunnington
- Manor Farm (SE-bound) Stonegrave
- Hovingham Green (S-bound) Hovingham
- Worsley Arms Hotel (S-bound) Hovingham
- Mowbray Crescent (E-bound) Hovingham
- Lane End (SE-bound) Fryton
- High Street (N-bound) Slingsby
- The Green (NE-bound) Slingsby
- The Balk (S-bound) Slingsby
- Castle Howard (adj) Coneysthorpe
M8 towards Helmsley
All 9 stops
- Castle Howard (adj) Coneysthorpe
- Post Office (NW-bound) Terrington
- Lavender Farm (NW-bound) Terrington
- Worsley Arms Hotel (opp) Hovingham
- Manor Farm (NW-bound) Stonegrave
- Nunnington Hall (N-bound) Nunnington
- Main Street (E-bound) Harome
- Linkfoot Close (W-bound) Helmsley
- Feathers Hotel (adj) Helmsley
Service registration & registered changes
- New service effective 3 April 2026 Moors Bus 2026 Operates on Saturdays
- Withdrawal effective 6 October 2025 Operating between Helmsley and Castle Howard given service number M8 effective from 06 October 2025.
- Expired effective 4 May 2025 New Service operating Sunday only
Registered as financially supported by a local authority (Moors Bus).
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PB0000328/701 · Registration PB0000328/670 · Changes in North Yorkshire Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first M8 bus?
The first M8 departure leaves at 10:42 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last M8 bus?
The last M8 leaves its first stop at 15:25. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the M8 bus cost?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). East Yorkshire day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the M8 bus?
The M8 is operated by East Yorkshire.
Timetable data from East Yorkshire via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (Yorkshire & the Humber feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PB0000328/701. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.