14 July 2024

Service changes to shout about (or maybe not)

This week has seen a small batch of notices:

Plymouth Citybus:

 Licence Route Start Point End Point Effective Notes
PH0000135.086 25 City Centre City Centre 21-Jul-2024 Our Ocean City Sights open topper bus is back for this summer!
Pulsating Plymouth is a city that masterfully blends historical richness with contemporary charm.

Known as “Britain’s Ocean City,” Plymouth offers a plethora of experiences for residents and visitors alike, from its captivating maritime heritage to its vibrant cultural scene. Better still, there’s a fabulous bus company Plymouth City Bus that provides fast, frequent and convenient services across the city, including the number 25 which is a brilliant circular tour around the City Centre, through the vibrant Barbican to the Hoe with stunning views over the majestic sea below.
PH0000135.230 25 Fowey Newquay 24-Jul-2024 Revise route in Tywardreath to avoid risk of accident damage
PH0000135.340 PA2 Home Park Plympton 17-Aug-2024 Timetable Change. The service is specifically for home matches for Plymouth Argyle FC, and times will vary in relation to match kick off times.
PH0000135.341 PA3 George P&R Home Park 17-Aug-2024 Timetable Change. The service is specifically for home matches for Plymouth Argyle FC, and times will vary in relation to match kick off times.
PH0000135.342 PA4 Coypool P&R Home Park 17-Aug-2024 Timetable Change. The service is specifically for home matches for Plymouth Argyle FC, and times will vary in relation to match kick off times.
PH0000135.343 PA5 Home Park Elburton 17-Aug-2024 Timetable Change. The service is specifically for home matches for Plymouth Argyle FC, and times will vary in relation to match kick off times.
OperatorRoute DescriptionStartEndLibraryComments
Plymouth Citybus 25 Plymouth City Centre - Barbican -The Hoe - Plymouth City Centre 21/07/2024 T003140
Go Cornwall 25 Fowey - Par - St Austell - Newquay 24/07/2024 T003141
Plymouth Citybus PA2 Plymputh Argyle Home Park - Plympton  17/08/2024 T003142 Match days only
Plymouth Citybus PA3 The George P&R - Plymouth Argyle Home Park 17/08/2024 T003143 Match days only
Plymouth Citybus PA4 Coypool P&R - Plymouth Argyle Home Park  17/08/2024 T003144 Match days only
Plymouth Citybus PA5 Elburton - Plymouth Argyle Home Park  17/08/2024 T003145 Match days only


Upcoming new timetables starting this week:

Plymouth Citybus Ltd  (Go Cornwall)

 Licence  Route  Start Point  End Point  Effective  Notes
PH0000135.255 93 Truro Newquay 20-Jul-2024 Increase running time in Newquay for summer traffic. Add journeys to serve Newquay Park & Ride
The service returns for 2024 and is aimed at reducing the number of vehicles travelling into the centre of Newquay during the busy summer months.

The service is running over the summer holidays, from Saturday 20th July until Sunday 1st September.

Visitors can park for free and catch the bus from the site opposite Hendra Holiday Park on the A392 and then catch the 93 bus, which will run via Newquay Zoo, Newquay Railway Station and Newquay Bus Station. This service is also part of the larger 93 timetable that operates between Truro and Newquay.

First South West Ltd

 Licence Route Start Point End Point Effective Notes
PH0004983.625 29 St Austell Mevagissey 21-Jul-2024 Route and timetable variation
PH0004983.635 895 Padstow, Main Rd Car Park Padstow, Harbour 20-Jul-2024 Monday - Sunday
PH0004983.626 ATLA Padstow Quintrell Downs 21-Jul-2024 Route and timetable variation
OperatorRoute DescriptionStartEndLibraryComments
First Kernow 29 Mevagissey - St Austell 21/07/2024 T003106
First Kernow 895 Padstow Park and Ride  20/07/2024 01/09/2024 T003138 Seasonal P&R
First Kernow ATL Quintrell Downs - Newquay - Padstow 21/07/2024 T003116

Its hard to find any information on these changes from First as they dont seem worthy of any mention on their own web site which seems more keen to tell you about its Reading coach service than anything to do with Cornwall. There are no planned timetable changes apparently. There has been a Facebook post saying

Starting from July 14th, our bus timetables in Cornwall will have a summer uplift to help you enjoy the season more efficiently.Check out the updated schedules here and plan your summer trips with ease: https://www.firstbus.co.uk/.../TFC%20July%2024%20Web%202.pdf 🏖️

The link goes to the new Transport for Cornwall Bus Times which starts from 24th July and also makes no mention of service 895.

They really dont seem that interested in Cornwall anymore which is a shame.


1 comment:

  1. https://www.plymouthbus.co.uk/changes-services-ivybridge-sunday-21st-july-2024

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