New Dartmoor Sunday Connections

NEW SUNDAY DARTMOOR BUS/RAIL CONNECTIONS FROM PLYMOUTH       

Some of the Sunday trains from Plymouth to Gunnislake on the scenic Tamar Valley Line now have a new connecting bus from Gunnislake station to Brentor, Lydford and Okehampton station where they connect with Okehampton’s Summer Sunday trains which started running from there to Exeter and Crediton last Sunday (19 May)

There are two round trips each Sunday until 8 September allowing people to take the train from Plymouth and make a day trip by public transport to Dartmoor destinations.

The buses also offer the opportunity to do a circular trip around Devon, with travel one way via Dartmoor and the other via the main line through Dawlish.  In addition, they provide a new Sunday public transport option for local residents in Brentor, Lydford and Mary Tavy.

Travellers holding rail tickets to Okehampton or Gunnislake will be able to buy a flat fare £3.00 Single or Day Return for any journey on the bus.   The bus is deemed a tourist service so concessionary and free passes will not be valid and all passengers will need to pay. Local fares will be available between all stops.

Funded by CrossCountry via their Community Engagement fund, the service has been organised by the Devon & Cornwall Rail Partnership and is operated by Plymouth Citybus.

Richard Burningham, Manager of the Devon & Cornwall Rail Partnership said “It is a few years since the old 187 Sunday bus service finished and we were keen to see a bus link between Gunnislake and Okehampton stations restored. Offering a bus transport option to do a Sunday day trip to Lydford Gorge, for example, which the bus goes right past, is a great opportunity to explore the area.  We are very grateful to CrossCountry for their help and support.”

Jody Ball, Stakeholder Liaison Manager for CrossCountry said “We are delighted to be helping the Devon & Cornwall Rail Partnership provide a new rail/bus link across Dartmoor. Connecting the two lines gives passengers the chance to make a day trip beyond the railway without a car.”

More information about the bus service can be found at www.dartmoorbus.com . 

© Brett Jones [cc] May 2016 The Tamar Valley Line Calstock Viaduct

As with anything like this, the more people use it, the more likely it will be back again next year!

Social Media 18 May

The last week on social media and elsewhere from the local operators and others that you might have missed for the week just gone 18 - 24th May

 

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Saturday 18 May

Plymouth Citybus:

• We are unable to run the service 51 from Derriford Hospital to Royal Parade at 1520 due to a passenger being taken unwell. The next service 51 will be at 1540 sorry for the inconvenience.
• We apologise that due to a breakdown we are unable to run the service 11A from Wadebridge to Padstow at 1853 and the return service from Padstow to Wadebridge at 1930. The service will operate from Wadebridge to Bodmin at 1950. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience.
• We apologise the 70B inbound 20:01 from Insworke has broken down in Millbrook village and this service now will not be running. Sorry for any inconvenience.

A huge good luck to everyone running the @Ocean_Half tomorrow!! We're delighted to be headline sponsors of such an amazing event that promotes our city and a healthier lifestyle ‍♀️‍♂️

Get a good sleep tonight and see you at the start line! pic.twitter.com/5kIOkSVt5B

— Plymouth Citybus (@plymouthbus) May 18, 2019

First Kernow:

• Due to Driver Error the 07:00 U1 Falmouth to Truro is not running arriving in Truro at 07:47
• Due to Mechanical failure the U4 due to arrive at 08:02 in Penzance has broken at halfway house [Long Downs] replacement bus on route so will be running late
• The 11:15 22 service Truro to St Austell is not currently running due to a breakdown. We will keep you updated with further developments. Sorry for any inconvenience caused
• The 22 service due off Truro at 11:15 will be picking up its route from St Dennis to Truro some 20 minutes late. This will NOT affect the 12:33 22 to Truro as we have put a replacement vehicle in place for this trip.

Stagecoach:

• Plymouth half marathon 19/05/2019 - disruption until 13:00: Falcon services will be entering/leaving Plymouth via Outland Road (Milehouse). X38 and Gold will divert via Laira & Mutley. Royal Parade closed until 0915. The diversion will be Charles Street & Western Approach.

#Barnstaple #Pigstock Catch service P1 to Pigstock from Barnstaple Bus Station Stand F every 15 mins 1035-1205 and from Bideford Quay Stand D every 15 mins 1100-1230 then every 30 mins 1315-1415 and 1515-1945 pic.twitter.com/oOIOjqflOv

— Stagecoach SouthWest (@StagecoachSW) May 18, 2019

Falcon:

• Plymouth half marathon 19/05/2019 - disruption until 13:00: Falcon services will be entering/leaving Plymouth via Outland Road (Milehouse).

Bus and Train User:

Before leaving had time to admire the impressive @FirstKernow displays in Penzance’s bus station. Excellent work @creatingdesire 1/2 pic.twitter.com/6Q0q6mNc8g

— BusAndTrain User (@BusAndTrainUser) May 18, 2019

GWR Help:

New IETs flank HST 002 as it begins its farewell tour today across the GWR network from Laira depot. #LastOfTheHSTs pic.twitter.com/mkPOyNnqDI

— GWR Help (@GWRHelp) May 18, 2019

Network Rail:

Today marks the start of a new era.

As we wave goodbye to High Speed Trains which have run on our route since the 1970s.

Now only Intercity Express Trains, which are longer with more seats, will run on long distance services. pic.twitter.com/NtC5UDbPHr

— Network Rail Western (@networkrailwest) May 18, 2019

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Sunday 19 May

Plymouth Citybus:

• Unfortunately The Service 44 departing Royal Parade at 13:45 will not be operated due to heavy traffic causing very late running of this Service. The next Service 44 will depart Royal Parade at 14:15. Please accept our apologies.

Fabulous day on the start/finish line for another brilliant @Ocean_Half - well done all the runners especially our Citybus crew! pic.twitter.com/SWI78y0VGr

— Plymouth Citybus (@plymouthbus) May 19, 2019

First Kernow:

 

Stagecoach:

• Plymouth half marathon 19/05/2019 - disruption until 13:00: Falcon services will be entering/leaving Plymouth via Outland Road (Milehouse). X38 and Gold will divert via Laira & Mutley. Royal Parade closed until 0915. The diversion will be Charles Street & Western Approach
• Sundays may be a day of rest for some, but for others in #Plymouth its the @Ocean_Half Marathon 2019! Whether you're taking part or cheering on a loved one, click here to find your local Stagecoach bus to the event:

Plymouth Live:

Here's how it will affect you https://t.co/p9ItrqPzSC

— Plymouth Live (@Plymouth_Live) May 19, 2019

The new style bullet trains will replace them https://t.co/xrxX02n0Xb

— Plymouth Live (@Plymouth_Live) May 19, 2019

Falmouth Packet:

VIDEO: Final trip for High Speed Train after 43 years on Penzance to Paddington line https://t.co/XSwyClCIhK

— Packet Newspapers (@ThePacket) May 19, 2019

Dawlish Beach:

Tribute to GWR HSTs including Final HST Paddington to Exeter by Rail a Dawlish Tribute #LastoftheHSTs #FarewellHSTs https://t.co/LcH5GR5QEF via @YouTube

— Dawlish Beach (@DawlishBeach) May 19, 2019

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Monday 20 May

Plymouth Citybus:

• Good Morning, Unfortunately we have no internet access both at our Milehouse & Royal Parade sites. Our Customer Experience Department and Travel Centre are open, however not at full capacity. We hope this will be resolved soon and we apologise for any inconvenience caused.
• Midday update : our systems are now back up and running. Longbridge Rd stop by Marsh Mills retail has had to be closed until further notice. Exeter St buses inbound are now diverted via Bretonside for the for the next 7 weeks. Station Rd Barton Ave stop is also closed. Thank you
• We are sorry we will not be running the service 9 this evening at the following times, 19.35, 20.35, 21.35, 22.35. The service 8 will be running as per timetable. Once again our apologies for the non running of this service. We are sorry we are unable to operate the service 24 at the following times this evening, 19.10, 20.10, 21.10, and 22.10. Service 23 will operate as per timetable. Once again our apologies for the non-running of this service

First Kernow:

• Service 25, the 0651 St Austell to Fowey is cancelled this morning due to a vehicle technical issue. We are sorry for this inconvenience. Service 25 update, the Service 25 due from St Austell at 0651 has been reinstated from Charlestown Church at 0713. We apologise for this service failure.
• 46 service can not serve Perranwell Station due to road works.(RG)
• Looks like it will be a nice sunny day today so why not ride one of our open top from Penzance.(KJ)
• Due to driver error the T1 14.44 West Cornwall shopping centre service has failed to serve the next T1 service will be 15.14 (RG)

Stagecoach:

• Due to a vehicle breakdown, the 0648 Green Park and Ride towards Sowton Park and Ride will not be operating. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
• Due to a vehicle breakdown in Culmstock, the 08:50 20 service will be running approximately 30 minutes late from Taunton. Apologies for any inconvenience
• #Plymouth Due to a Break down the 14:40 3 service from Kingsbridge to Plymouth will not be running at present. Sorry for any inconvenience caused
• #Plymouth the 15.05 13 service from Plymouth will be operating around 15 minutes late due to a break down Sorry for any inconvenience caused
• Barnstaple 5B 1552 Torrington - Exeter will operate 30 mins late. Sorry for any inconvenience

Torbay Council:

Update - The temporary lights at Windy Corner are being taken down at 13:30pm today and the remainder of the works that require traffic control will be undertaken overnight. Stagecoach buses have currently been suspended into Brixham, but service will be resumed by 2pm today. pic.twitter.com/C8cUlTQArD

— Torbay Council (@Torbay_Council) May 20, 2019

Megabus

• The 08:30 M34 service from Plymouth to Newcastle is delayed by approximately 50 minutes due a technical issue.

@megabusuk offer mega value fares on travel to Devon. Stops include Exeter, Exmouth, Plymouth, Tiverton, South Molton, Bideford, Barnstaple and Ilfracombe. https://t.co/OCgLaXanWV#VisitDevon #LoveDevon pic.twitter.com/XmAAxoeqf6

— Visit Devon (@VisitDevon) May 20, 2019

Dawlish beach:

Considering we had bright sunny conditions today, Did God's Wonderful Railway decide to shed tears for this bonus pass today? 43172 & 43185 working an ECS move from St Phillips Marsh to Laira for those who couldn't watch live. The celebs brought character and will be sadly missed pic.twitter.com/T8OwIkYzej

— Dawlish Beach (@DawlishBeach) May 20, 2019

GWR:

We've improved the service between Plymouth and Penzance from today with an additional 7 trains in each direction providing an extra 4200 seats a day. pic.twitter.com/gQIdeX1YLb

— GWR Help (@GWRHelp) May 20, 2019

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Tuesday 21 May

Plymouth Citybus:

Alan and Ruth from the Citybus team are at @Moments Café and Community Hub today from 10am-2pm as part of our 'Happy to Chat' campaign

We know that loneliness is a real problem in our society today and today are team are sitting down with anyone who fancies a chat pic.twitter.com/d90cr5gtBz

— Plymouth Citybus (@plymouthbus) May 21, 2019

First Kernow:

• 07.45 38 service Helston Sainsbury to Camborne will be running 30 mins late due to college breakdown and vehicle covering service (RG) 235 Service will be running 30 mins late due to vehicle breakdown(RG)
• 46 service 09.46 Pulla Cross has broken down with water leak
• T2 10.55 Camborne to Truro has broken down none start (RG) Service T2 12.20 will be running this was the 10.51 T2 brake down.(RG)
• We are unable to sell or accept any Ride Cornwall tickets from 26th May 2019 until further notice. For more information please follow the link firstgroup.com/Cornwall/news-…
• Sorry to say the L1 from the Lizard to Redruth is running around ten minutes late. (TK)

Stagecoach:

• PLYMOUTH the 2A service due to leave Yellow Tor Road at 0801 is not running due to technical difficulties, we are sorry for the delays. PLYMOUTH the 0823 2A service leaving St Stephens at 0823 is not running due to technical difficulties, we are sorry for the delays.#PLYMOUTH the 200 service due to leave Royal Parade at 0813 is not running due to technical difficulties, we are sorry for the delays

Megabus:

• The 11:20 M36 service from Leeds to Plymouth is at Bristol UWE and is subject t delay due to an on going incident. Updates to follow. Stops affected: Bristol: 17:40 Exeter: 19:45 Plymouth Uni: 20:55 Plymouth: 21:00

Dartline:

 

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Wednesday 22 May

Plymouth Citybus:

• Good Morning - half way through the week its a beautiful day and the Network is up and running with no major delays. Don't forget the 5/5a 21/21a 48 and 50 are diverted through Breton side town bound. Your Customer Experience Team are hear to help 01752 662271.Customer Information : The tracker on the App is currently not working correctly thank you for your patientice while we try to rectify this.
• Due to inconsiderate parking in Downderry the 75 service is currently stuck there on its way to Torpoint. A replacement bus will run from Liskeard to Torpoint school to run the 1526 service with as little disruption as possible. Police are aware. Sorry for the inconvenience caused
• Service update : 1625 service 12 Launceston to Bude has broken down at Launceston engineers are on their way but it is likely the next bus will be at 1725. We apologise for the obvious inconvenience especially at this time of day.
• Due to a RTC blocking the road at Crafthole, the service 70B is currently unable to reach Portwrinkle. It has had to turn around at Crafthole. We apologise for any inconvenience but this is out of our control.
• Customer Experience will be closing shortly -most of the network is running normally however there are some delays to services on the 70/21's especially. Relax chill and as it is such a beautiful evening why not take a trip on the Ocean City Sightseeing tour bus. Treat yourself!

Our new timetable booklet for Cornwall is fresh from the printers and available from our Travel Centre shop in Royal Parade from today. On Friday we'll be out and about in Looe and Liskeard saying hello and handing out copies

Details of where and when> https://t.co/BziB8APk2M pic.twitter.com/9YzMef8rMS

— Plymouth Citybus (@plymouthbus) May 22, 2019

First Kernow:

• 09.05 46 Services Is Running About 15 Mins late Due to Mechanical Failure We Are Really Sorry A But journey
• Route 47 10.40 Services From Camborne Has Broken down We are really sorry. The next One Is And hour later sorry
• 12.35 47 Services From Truro Will start Its Journey At Redruth 12.26 We are Sorry

Stagecoach:

• #Exeter CREDITON HIGH STREET CLOSED: 5s terminating & starting@old Post Office. 5A,5B,5C towards Copplestone serving Crediton Stn, then diverting to resume service at the Hospital. All 5A,5B,5C towards Exeter diverting from the Hospital to resume normal service from the old PO
• Barnstaple Due to Rtc on the link road there's traffic delays through Fremington and Bickington. This is causing delays of 25 mins on service 21s
• #Barnstaple Due to a breakdown the 1033 75a from Torrington towards Bideford will be delayed 45 mins. Sorry for any inconvenience
• Barnstaple Due to a breakdown on the 1705 155 service from Exeter to Barnstaple, the vehicle will be operating over an hour late from thorverton, sorry for any inconvenience.

University of Plymouth

First planning pre-application signals regeneration of Plymouth Railway Station with landmark building to educate tomorrow's health professionals https://t.co/fSh0PvjX0O pic.twitter.com/ShwBhlPpVv

— University of Plymouth (@PlymUni) May 22, 2019

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Thursday 23 May

Plymouth Citybus:

• We apologise that we are unable to run the following service this morning on Service 8 at 0645 & Service 9 at 0800. The next services will be service 9 from RP at 0700 and service 8 at 0810 . Sorry for the inconvenience. We apologise that we are unable to run the following service this morning on Service 24 at 0730 & 0850. The next services will be service 23 from RP at 0740 and 0900 . Sorry for the inconvenience.
• We apologise that we are unable to run the following service this morning on Service 44 at 0740 from Royal Parade. The next service 44 will be at 0800. Sorry for the inconvenience.
• We apologise that we are unable to run the following service this morning on Service 5 at 0727 from Elburton. The next service 5 will be at 0747. Sorry for the inconvenience.
• We apologise that we are unable to run the following service this morning. Service 42A, 0830 from the city centre to Tamerton Foliot. The next service to Tamerton will be at 0900.
• We apologise that we are unable to run the following service this afternoon. Service 42C, 1615 from the city centre to Woolwell. The next service to Woolwell will be at 1645.
• there is a Fire in Union Street our Services are diverting in both directions via The Octogan Roundabout - Millbay Road - Stonehouse Roundabout unless Emergency Services say otherwise. Apologies for any inconvenience.

First Kernow:

• 46 service 07.23 Illogan to Camborne will not be running as there is no vehicle to cover service.(RG)
• 46 service can not serve Sparnon Gate due to road works(RG)
• Due to an RTA the road is closed between Quintrell Downs and St Columb Road so all 21 and 91 services will be diverted via Summercourt and the A30. We will be unable to serve Mountjoy or White Cross for the near future but will advise when road is re-opened.
• The RTA at White Cross Holiday Park has now cleared so the 21 and 91 services have returned to normal. Due to an earlier RTA affecting connecting services the 1040 85 service from Truro to Newquay is currently running about 25 minutes late. Apologies for any inconvenience caused but this is outwith our control.

Stagecoach:

• PLYMOUTH the 0730 1 service from Royal Parade is not running due to technical difficulties we are sorry for the delays.
• The annual #BoringdonGinFestival is back this Sunday at @BoringdonHall offering local, artisan Gins, live music and food stands on the lawn. Why not catch our @FlySWFalcon for a direct trip from #Exeter to #Plymouth? Make your weekend travel plans now: (link:  http://ow.ly/mQc830oAm9h) ow.ly/mQc830oAm9h

West Devon Borough Council

Today's #ThrowbackThursday post is a bit of a mystery that we're hoping someone out there can solve. This photo was in a folder from 2009 along with some documents about Drake's Trail, but we're not sure where it was taken!

Any railway enthusiasts out there who can tell us? pic.twitter.com/3nOptgSW0l

— West Devon Borough (@WestDevon_BC) May 23, 2019

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Friday 24 May

Plymouth Citybus:

• Alexander Rd has been closed by the Police in both directions due to a RTC. We currently have buses stuck at present affecting services 8/9 also 23/24 along with 20 & 20A. Sorry for any inconvenience
• Alexandra Rd update: Has just been re-opened routes 8/9 will begin returning to normal from 5pm. We apologise for delays and inconvenience caused also to our customers on 23/24 who have been affected too. Our drivers are doing their best to get you home
• IVYBRIDGE 20A SERVICE : Endsleigh slip road onto A38 is closed due to an RTC. 20A diverted to Lee mill inbound via Cornwood Rd. This will delay the service and the service 20 this evening sorry for any inconvenience.
• Service 21 departing Royal Parade at 21:05 will now not be operated. The next Service 21A towards Devonport will depart at 21:35 please accept our apologies Service 21 departing Royal Parade towards Plympton at 22:05 will unfortunately not be running the next service will depart at 22:35 please accept our apologies
• Sorry to inform you that the Service 50 departing Derriford Hospital at 21:12 is not running this evening circumstances beyond our control unfortunately. the nest Service will depart at 21:42 Please accept our apologies

SINGLE TICKETS FOR JUST £1

To celebrate the start of May Half Term, tickets for those lucky enough to be aged 18 and under will be £1 for single trips from tomorrow (Saturday 25th May) until Sunday 2nd June 2019 pic.twitter.com/iADGdb1JkM

— Plymouth Citybus (@plymouthbus) May 24, 2019

First Kernow:

• Tywardreath Medieval Fair. (Sat 25/05/19). The 24 will run via Southpark Rd and Tehidy Rd only, please wait at the top of Tehidy Rd, by the Church for buses to Fowey or St Austell. Yes it is 25/05/19, not the date in our earlier tweet, sorry DJ
• services 46 16.05 Services From Camborne Has broken Down engineering Are On Route We Will Keep Yous Up To date With this Matter
• Service 87 currently inbound to Newquay was delayed by approximately 25 minutes late in Perranporth. Unfortunately, this will also have a knock on affect on the 17:50 service 87 from Newquay to Truro
• Service 93, 19:52 St Columb Major to Truro is currently delayed due to a breakdown. Engineers are in attendance and we will update as soon as we know more

Stagecoach:

• Due to a car accident on Kennels Road, the 120 service is diverted to Brixham and passengers can change to a 18 or 18a service to Kingswear.

Falcon:

• FlySWFalcon Due to the earlier traffic congestion on the A38/M5 the 12:00 Falcon service from Plymouth to Bristol is currently delayed.

South West Rail Resilience Programme

‍♀️‍♀️ Ground Investigation boreholes were dug this week along the section of beach below Dawlish station. These enable us to understand the physical and engineering properties of the ground ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/OCGlisWsKW

— South West Rail Resilience Programme (@SouthWestRRP) May 24, 2019

Devon & Cornwall Transit 156

The weekly look at service changes across Devon & Cornwall. As usual please click through on the Licence number for more details and full route histories on the PTBS web site. Links to Traveline and other timetables and maps are provided below where possible, but always check with the operators own web site for up to date information before you travel!

The following service changes are planned for this coming week Monday 27 May - Sunday 2 June

 

Dart Pleasure Craft Ltd • PH0007025 • River Link

Licence	Route	Start Point	End Point	Effective	Notes
PH0007025.046	NT1	Churston Railway Station	Greenway House	28-May-2019	Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 28 May to 25 July Monday to Thursday from 29 July to 5 September Additional full days service on Saturday 31 August Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 10 September to 19 September Traveline Timetable: NT1 Churston Station Golf Club - Greenway House Traveline Map: NT1 Churston Station Golf Club - Greenway House Live Tracker on bustimes.org NT1

Dealtop (Plymouth) Ltd • PH2015480 • Target Travel

Licence	Route	Start Point	End Point	Effective	Notes
PH2015480.011	54	Plymouth, Royal Parade	Bovisland	25-May-2019	Daily Summer service HourlyCommencing : Saturday 25th May - Sunday 2nd June inc...... Then Saturday & Sundays only from Saturday 8th June until Sunday 14th July inc...... Then daily from Saturday 20th July until Sunday 1st September inc. (Already started - late to appear on VOSA) Traveline Timetable: 54 Plymouth Centre - Plymstock - Jennycliff Bay - Bovisand  25 May - 2 June Traveline Timetable: 54 Plymouth Centre - Plymstock - Jennycliff Bay - Bovisand  8 June - 20 July Traveline Map: 54 Plymouth Centre - Plymstock - Jennycliff Bay - Bovisand
PH2015480.004	55 56 98	Yelverton	Tavistock Bus Station	28-May-2019	Variation to 55 service timetable and stopping places. However - No new timetable found on Traveline or anywhere else!

Filers Travel Ltd • PH1066351

Licence	Route	Start Point	End Point	Effective	Notes
PH1066351.026	301	High Street, Ilfracombe	High Street, Ilfracombe	28-May-2019	registration - Summer 2019 service started Traveline Timetable: 301 Barnstaple - Ilfracombe - Combe Martin Traveline Map: 301 Barnstaple - Ilfracombe - Combe Martin

Hatch Green Garage Ltd • PH1037931

Licence	Route	Start Point	End Point	Effective	Notes
PH1037931.020	382	Sidmouth	Whimple	28-May-2019	Timetable amended Traveline Timetable: 382 Sidmouth - Whimple Traveline Map: 382 Sidmouth - Whimple

Stagecoach Devon Ltd • PH1020951

Licence	Route	Start Point	End Point	Effective	Notes
PH1020951.324	CD	Exeter Bus Station	Powderham Castle	01-Jun-2019	To operate from Exeter Bus Station to Powderham Castle for the Craig David concert in 1st June 2019 Traveline Timetable: CD Exeter City Centre - Powderham Castle Traveline Map: CD Exeter City Centre - Powderham Castle
PH1020951.319	N21	Ilfracombe	Bideford	31-May-2019	Operates Friday night/Saturday Morning & Saturday night/Sunday Morning Service N21 starts again and is now extended by popular demand to serve Ilfracombe. The route will be amended to incorporate Old Barnstaple Road and Marlborough Road in Ilfracombe Traveline Timetable: N21 Ilfracombe - Barnstaple - Bideford Traveline Map: N21 Ilfracombe - Barnstaple - Bideford Stagecoach Timetable 21 N21 .

Tally Ho! Coaches Ltd • PH1081198

Licence	Route	Start Point	End Point	Effective	Notes
PH1081198.001	160 162	Kingsbridge Quay	Kingsbridge Quay	28-May-2019	Timetable amended Traveline Timetable: 160 Kingsbridge Town Service Circular Traveline Map: 160 Kingsbridge Town Service Circular

 

New notices published over the last two weeks for future changes:

Some of these were held over from last week due to the sheer number services changing on the 26th!

Licence	Route	Start Point	End Point	Effective	Notes	OPERATOR
PH2015480.011	54	Plymouth, Royal Parade	Bovisland	25-May-2019	Daily Hourly	DEALTOP (PLYMOUTH) LTD
PD0000738.317	324	Huddersfield	Brixham, Bank Lane	24-Jun-2019	Vary route, stopping places and timetable	NATIONAL EXPRESS LTD
PD0000738.215	328	PLYMOUTH	ROCHDALE	24-Jun-2019	Vary timetable.	NATIONAL EXPRESS LTD
PD0000738.166	330	Nottingham	Penzance	24-Jun-2019	Vary timetable.	NATIONAL EXPRESS LTD
PD0000738.233	337	Coventry	Exeter/Torbay	24-Jun-2019	Vary route, stopping places and timetable.	NATIONAL EXPRESS LTD
PD0000738.216	501	PLYMOUTH	LONDON VICTORIA	24-Jun-2019	Vary timetable.	NATIONAL EXPRESS LTD
PD0000738.223	502	BUDE	LONDON VICTORIA	24-Jun-2019	Vary route, stopping places and timetable.	NATIONAL EXPRESS LTD
PD0000738.221	504	PENZANCE	LONDON VICTORIA	24-Jun-2019	Vary timetable.	NATIONAL EXPRESS LTD
PD0000738.313	530	Newcastle Upon Tyne Coach Station	Paignton Bus Station	01-Jul-2019	Vary route, stopping places and timetable.	NATIONAL EXPRESS LTD
PD0000738.177	531	Newcastle	Plymouth	01-Jul-2019	Vary timetable	NATIONAL EXPRESS LTD
PH1020951.324	CD	Exeter Bus Station	Powderham Castle	01-Jun-2019	To operate from Exeter Bus Station to Powderham Castle for the Craig David concert in 1st June 2019	STAGECOACH DEVON LTD
PH1011427.055	494 (495)	Truro, Lemon Quay	Truro, Lemon Quay	15-Jul-2019	Revised timetable	SUMMERCOURT TRAVEL LTD

Ride Cornwall Back on and up…

Back on the 21st May First Kernow dropped a bit of a bombshell on their web site and Twitter feed…

Despite having agreed a new set of prices and conditions for Ride Cornwall with partner bus operators and GWR a considerable time ago, rail operators are still not able to implement these changes.  As a result, we have had to take the unwelcome decision to suspend our participation in Ride Cornwall until such time as the rail operators can implement these long planned changes. We are therefore unable to sell or accept any Ride Cornwall tickets from 26th May 2019 until further notice.We are hopeful that the implementation of the changes can be made by the rail operators as soon as possible, at which point we will be able to sell and accept Ride Cornwall tickets once again.

The current price for the Ride Cornwall ticket being £13 for the day (adult)

At the same time the day ticket prices for First Kernow goes up on the 26th May …

Kernow Network 1 day £15 from the driver (£13 from the First Bus App)

(the full list at the bottom of this page…..)

you can probably see the issue right there!

Then earlier today there was an important announcement

…we're pleased to be able to say that the changes required for the continuation of the Ride Cornwall pass have been signed off by the Dft today. As a result there will be no suspension of Ride Cornwall

The sting in the tail comes in a later tweet

Ride Cornwall
Unlimited travel all day on most buses, and after 09:00* on Cornwall’s trains

Buy from:
…train station ticket offices
…train managers/conductors
…bus drivers

The Ride Cornwall pass costs:
£18 for adults
£9 for children
£36 for a family of up to 2 adults and 3 children

*You can travel before 09:00 on the following services:
08:14 Plymouth - Penzance
08:40 Plymouth - Gunnislake

Please note that railcard and other discounts are not available against Ride Cornwall passes

At least the ticket is back on again!

Devon & Cornwall Transit 155 Part 3

The weekly look at service changes across Devon & Cornwall. As usual please click through on the Licence number for more details and full route histories on the PTBS web site. Links to Traveline and other timetables and maps are provided below where possible, but always check with the operators own web site for up to date information before you travel!

Now that Plymouth Citybus have released the details this is the final part for all the services that change on Sunday 26th May

The following service changes are planned for this coming week Monday 20 May to Sunday 26 May

 

Plymouth Citybus Ltd • PH0000135

Licence	Route	Start Point	End Point	Effective	Notes
PH0000135.166	11 X11	Plymouth	Bodmin Parkway	26-May-2019	Revise certain afternoon journeys to depart Plymouth, Royal Parade, 5 minutes later Service 11/11A: This service will see some minor timetable adjustments to improve reliability Traveline Timetable: 11 Plymouth - Liskeard - Bodmin, 11A Bodmin - Wadebridge - Padstow, X11 Plymouth City Centre - Liskeard, 11B Bodmin Parkway Station - Bodmin Hospital Traveline Map: 11 Plymouth - Liskeard - Bodmin Traveline Map: 11A Bodmin - Wadebridge - Padstow Traveline Map: 11B Bodmin Parkway Station - Bodmin Hospital Traveline Map: X11 Plymouth City Centre - Liskeard Plymouth Citybus 11 etc combined Timetable
PH0000135.171	11A 11B	Bodmin Parkway	Padstow	26-May-2019	Times revised to fit with revised service 11 (PH0000135/166). See times and maps above
PH0000135.162	12	Plymouth	Launceston	26-May-2019	1600 from Plymouth retimed to 1605 Service 12/12A: The 17.20 departure from Royal Parade will now depart at 17.35 due to the addition of a 17.20 service 72 departure to Looe. Traveline Timetable: 12 Plymouth - Callington - Launceston 12A Plymouth - Callington - Downsgate 12B Launceston - Bude Traveline Map: 12 Plymouth - Callington - Launceston Plymouth Citybus Timetable 12 12B
PH0000135.170	12A	Plymouth	Downgate	26-May-2019	Retime 1720 departure from Plymouth to 1735 Service 12/12A: The 17.20 departure from Royal Parade will now depart at 17.35 due to the addition of a 17.20 service 72 departure to Looe. Traveline Timetable: 12 Plymouth - Callington - Launceston 12A Plymouth - St Dominick - Callington - Downsgate 12B Launceston - Bude Traveline Map:12A Plymouth - St Dominick - Callington - Downsgate Plymouth Citybus Timetable 12A
PH0000135.006	23 24	CIty Centre	City Centre	26-May-2019	Monday to Saturday daytime frequency reduction Service 23/24: This service will now operate a 15-minute frequency between the two routes. Traveline Timetable: 23 24 Plymouth City Centre - Mount Gould - Plymouth City Centre Traveline Map: 23 (and 24) Plymouth City Centre - Mount Gould - Plymouth City Centre Plymouth Citybus Leaflet 23 24
PH0000135.086	25	City Centre	City Centre	26-May-2019	Withdraw early journeys Monday to Friday (school holidays) & Saturdays, so first departure is 0855 This change is not mentioned by Plymouth Citybus in their service update! Traveline Timetable: 25 Plymouth City Centre - Barbican - The Hoe - Plymouth City Centre Traveline Map: 25 Plymouth City Centre - Barbican - The Hoe - Plymouth City Centre Plymouth Citybus Timetable Leaflet 25
PH0000135.013	43	City Centre	City Centre	26-May-2019	Monday to Saturday reduce daytime frequency to every 20 minutes & revise Bank Holiday timetable. Service 43: This service will now operate a revised timetable, to a frequency of every 20 minutes. The enhanced Bank Holiday service is withdrawn (see service 50/51). Traveline Timetable: 43 Plymouth City Centre - Ernesettle - Plymouth City Centre Traveline Map: 43 Plymouth City Centre - Ernesettle - Plymouth City Centre Plymouth Citybus Timetable Leaflet 43
PH0000135.076	50 51	Derriford	Derriford	26-May-2019	Revised times Monday to Saturday to improve connections with rural Cornwall services at St Budeaux. Enhanced Bank Holiday service. Service 50/51: The timetable will be amended to reflect the changes to the 43. Despite these changes, we will still provide a bus every 10 minutes between St Budeaux and Royal Parade when combined with the service 43. On Bank Holidays, additional journeys between Royal Parade and St Budeaux will be introduced. Traveline Timetable: 50 51  Derriford Hospital - Plymouth City Centre - Derriford Hospital Traveline Map: 50 Derriford Hospital - Leigham - Plymouth City Centre - St Budeaux - West Park -Derriford Hospital Traveline Map: 51 Derriford Hospital - West Park - St Budeaux - Plymouth City Centre - Leigham - Derriford Hospital" Plymouth Citybus Timetable Leaflet 50 51
PH0000135.150	70 70A 70B	Plymouth (Royal Parade)	Cremyll	26-May-2019	Revise times on afternoon school journey and subsequent journey (1600 from Cremyll becomes 1610 on schooldays) and revise evening times Service 70: This service will see some revisions to the timetable following driver feedback. An additional departure will leave Cawsand on Sunday evenings. Traveline Timetable: 70 Plymouth - Torpoint - HMS Raleigh - Anthony - Cremyll 70A Plymouth -Torpoint - HMS Raleigh - Anthony - Cawsands - Millbrook - Cremyll 70B Plymouth - Torpoint - HMS Raleigh - Anthony - Crafthole - Portwinkle Traveline Map: 70 Plymouth - Torpoint - HMS Raleigh - Anthony - Cremyll  Traveline Map: 70A Plymouth -Torpoint - HMS Raleigh - Anthony - Cawsands - Millbrook - Cremyll  Traveline Map: 70B Plymouth - Torpoint - HMS Raleigh - Anthony - Crafthole - Portwinkle Plymouth Citybus Timetable 70 70A 70B
PH0000135.218	71	Saltash	Liskeard	26-May-2019	New Service. Service 71: This is a new service, which will operate from Liskeard to Saltash via Polbathic and St Germans Traveline Timetable: 71 Saltash - Tideford - St Germans - Polbathic - Menheniot - Liskeard Traveline Map: 71 Saltash - Tideford - St Germans - Polbathic - Menheniot - Liskeard Plymouth Citybus Timetable 71
PH0000135.164	72 72A 72B	Polperro	Plymouth	26-May-2019	Summer uplift. Service 72: An additional departure will run from Royal Parade at 17.20. This will operate Monday to Friday only. This service will also now see an uplifted summer timetable, which provides extra capacity and an additional evening service throughout the summer. No new times on Traveline yet. Plymouth Citybus Timetable: 72 72A 172 Plymouth - Saltash - Looe - Polperro
PH0000135.159	75	Torpoint	Liskeard	26-May-2019	Revise route to operate via Widegates,and revise timetable accordingly Service 75: This service will be re-routed back to its old route via Widegates. It will no longer service St Germans and Polbathic as these villages will now be covered by service 71. Traveline Timetable: 75 Torpoint - HMS Raleigh - Portwrinkle - Crafthole - Seaton - Liskeard Traveline Map: 75 Torpoint - HMS Raleigh - Portwrinkle - Crafthole - Seaton - Liskeard Plymouth Citybus Timetable 75
PH0000135.182	81	Milehouse	Milehouse	26-May-2019	To reroute and retime journeys from Milehouse at 2350 and 0100 (not mentioned by Citybus) "Traveline Timetable: 81 Milehouse - Plymouth City Centre - Plymstock - Staddiscombe - Plymptpn - Laira - Plymouth City Centre - Milehouse" "Traveline Map: 81 Milehouse - Plymouth City Centre - Plymstock - Staddiscombe - Plymptpn - Laira - Plymouth City Centre - Milehouse" Plymouth Citybus Timetable Leaflet 81 82 83 84 85
PH0000135.181	82	Milehouse	Milehouse	26-May-2019	To withdraw journeys leaving Milehouse at 0040 & 2345 (not mentioned by Citybus) Traveline Timetable: 82 Milehouse - Compton - Leigham - Derriford - Southway - Whitleigh - Milehouse Traveline Map:82 Milehouse - Compton - Leigham - Derriford - Southway - Whitleigh - Milehouse Plymouth Citybus Timetable Leaflet 81 82 83 84 85
PH0000135.189	172	Trerulefoot	Callywith College	26-May-2019	Extend afternoon journey to Plymouth Service 172: This service from Callywith College (to Looe and Polperro) in the afternoon will now be extended into Plymouth. No new times on Traveline yet. Plymouth Citybus Timetable: 72 72A 172 Plymouth - Saltash - Looe - Polperro
PH0000135.217	279	Callington	Okehampton	26-May-2019	New Service Sundays - no mention of this by Plymouth Citybus - anywhere on their web site! Traveline Timetable: 279 Callington - Gunnislake - Tavistock - Lydford - Okehampton Traveline Map: 279 Callington - Gunnislake - Tavistock - Lydford - Okehampton

There is one more service change noted by Plymouth Citybus for the 26th -

Service 73: This service will see the re-introduction of the 18.40 departure from Liskeard and the 19.35 departure from Polperro for the duration of the summer period. however there is no new timetable published by either Traveline or Plymouth Citybus for the 73 from this date and there is no corresponding notice on VOSA from this date?.