FANS of Bournemouth's table-topping rugby side can now get to and from the games by Yellow Buses after the company threw its weight behind the Lions’ charge for promotion.

The regular 737 bus that serves the airport also drops off at the Chapel Gate ground.

And Yellow Buses has now added a return journey to get fans back after the games.

It started last Saturday when Bournemouth, current leaders in South West Premier League, took Drybrook.

The 737 bus leaves the town square and can get fans there just before kick-off or earlier if they want to make use of the pre-game bar.

The return service leaves after the game when the fans have boarded.

The bus picks up and drops off at Bournemouth railway station, Winton Banks, Westover Retail Park, Brierley Road, Parley Cross and Viscount Road before heading for the Aviation Park Café, Chapel Gate and the airport.

Simon Newport, Yellow Buses’ head of commercial, said: “We decided to get behind the rugby club in the same way we support AFC Bournemouth.

“Running a service to and from games means fewer cars on the road and it also means fans can have a drink.

“We’ll be running the service back from games for the rest of the season.

“Obviously we hope the Lions keep up their winning form and win the title.”