Stagecoach have now started to publicise their new Plymouth Network:
In conjunction with our acquisition of First's depots in Plymouth and South Devon, we will be launching a new network under the Stagecoach brand to replace many of First's services. The changes include some new route numbers, more reliable timetables, improved frequencies and regrettably also some reductions to make the network more sustainable for the future.
The new network will be as follows:
- 1/X1 Plymouth - Derriford Hospital - Yelverton - Tavistock (currently routes 83/86)
- 2/2A Saltash - Plymouth - Mount Batten (currently routes 1/1A & 2/2A)
- 3 Plymouth - Kingsbridge; Kingsbridge - Dartmouth (currently route 93)
- 48 Plymouth - Plymstock - Wembury
- 89 Courtlands Road - Tavistock - Bishopsmead
- 90/90A/90B/90C Dartmouth - Townstall
- 91 Dartmouth Park & Ride
- 100 The George P&R - Milehouse P&R - Plymouth (currently route PR1)
- 101 The George P&R - Derriford Hospital - Milehouse P&R - Plymouth (currently route PR1A)
- 200 Coypool P&R - Plymouth (currently route PR2)
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Plus our existing routes X38 to Buckfastleigh and Exeter and Stagecoach Gold to Ivybridge, Totnes and Torquay continue with minor amendments.
First are also withdrawing from the following routes which we will not be replacing:
- 3/3A Plymouth - St Budeaux circular
- 6 Plymouth - Efford
- 15 Plymouth - Woolwell (although Plymouth - Derriford is still served by our 1 and 101 up to every 10 minutes)
- 76 Plymouth - Launceston
- 81/81D Plymouth - Torpoint
Other local bus operators already provide services that match First's frequencies over most of these areas and, in conjunction with the City Council, are arranging alternatives for the areas that they don't. Please visit www.travelinesw.com for more information.
In more detail…
1/X1 Plymouth - Derriford Hospital - Yelverton - Tavistock (currently routes 83/86)
- Up to every 15 minutes Monday - Saturday and hourly Sunday
- The 1 replaces the 86 and part of route 15, running up to every 30 minutes throughout the day via Mutley and Derriford Hospital to Tavistock
- The stop at Marjon entrance will no longer be served to remove the need to reverse, but buses will stop a few metres away on Runway Road where we a hoping to locate a new more convenient stop
- The X1 replaces the 83, running up to every 30 minutes direct via Milehouse to Tavistock
- A direct route 101 between Plymouth and Derriford Hospital via Milehouse will run every 10 minutes Monday - Friday peak periods (see below).
- 1 Plymouth City Centre - Tavistock . X1 Plymouth City Centre – Tavistock
2/2A Saltash - Plymouth - Mount Batten (currently routes 1/1A & 2/2A)
- Existing first route 2 is extended to form a cross-City link to Saltash, incorporating route 1/1A
- The start date for the extention to Saltash may be delayed until 20 September subject to a decision by the Traffic Commissioner, but the service to Mount Batten will commence from 6 September
- Additional early morning and later evening journeys to Mount Batten introduced
- Oreston will no longer be served. Route 2 will serve Pomphlett Close as now, whilst new route 2A will serve Pomphlett Road and Dene Cross Road.
Revised Timetable Saltash - Mount Batten 2 2A
3 Plymouth - Kingsbridge; Kingsbridge - Dartmouth (currently route 93)
- Existing route 93 is renumbered with minor timetable changes
- In partnership with Devon County Council an all year Sunday service between Dartmouth and Kingsbridge is introduced in place of the current Summer-only service which was due to finish on 20 September.
Timetable: Plymouth City Centre - Kingsbridge – Dartmouth
48 Plymouth - Plymstock – Wembury
- There are no changes to the route or timetable for this service, which is provided in partnership with Devon County Council.
- The summer Sunday service ends for this year after 13 September, and so is not included in our timetable. The service will run as advertised by First on 6th and 13th September 2015. An amended service will run from 26 March 2016 in partnership with Plymouth City Council.
- Timetable: Exeter - Princetown - Plymouth – Knighton
89 Courtlands Road - Tavistock – Bishopsmead
- There are no changes to the existing route or timetable.
- 89 Tavistock - Tavistock Timetable
90/90A/90B/90C Dartmouth – Townstall
- There are no changes to the existing 90, 90A or 90B routes or timetable
- The 90B via Archway Drive will be retained on a trial basis following the withdrawal of funding by Devon County Council from 20 September.
- Timetable 90A 90B 90C
91 Dartmouth Park & Ride
Dartmouth Park & Ride 91 Timetable
100 The George P&R - Milehouse P&R - Plymouth (currently route PR1)
101 The George P&R - Derriford Hospital - Milehouse P&R - Plymouth (currently route PR1A)
We will be running services from the George Junction (near Woolwell), Milehouse (at Plymouth Argyle football ground) and Coypool (near Marsh Mills roundabout) Park & Ride sites from 7 September 2015. Plymouth's Park & Ride services are the easiest way to get into the City Centre. Buses run up to every 10 minutes at peak times. Simply park, hop on and go. No expensive parking to worry about and our priority bus lanes will get you there quickly and easily.This replaces route PR1 with buses running up to every 10-12 minutes as now Buses returning from Plymouth in the morning, and back in the evening will be renumbered 101 serving Derriford Hospital and all stops along the route The existing First Park & Ride buses will continue to be used until early 2016.
- Buses from The George Junction and Milehouse run up to every 10-12 minutes between 0630 (from The George) and 1900 (from Royal Parade) Mondays to Fridays
- Buses from The George Junction and Milehouse run up to every 12 minutes between 0645 (from The George) and 1900 (from Royal Parade) Saturdays
- Buses stop on Saltash Road for those wanting to get to Plymouth Railway Station
- If you work at The Land Registry or the Plymouth City Council Windsor House offices the 100 also stops on Tavistock Road (Future Inn stop towards Plymouth and the Windsor House by B&Q/M&S towards The George)
- If you miss the last 100 Park & Ride bus to the George Junction just catch a Stagecoach route 1 or X1 bus which stops just across the road outside the George Pub. You can also catch Stagecoach route 2/2A to Milehouse Park and Ride. These buses will drop you a short walk away, just across the road on Alma Road (opposite the Life Centre carpark). Your Park & Ride ticket will be valid on these services.
100 101 George Park & Ride - Plymouth City Centre - George Park & Ride Timetable
200 Coypool P&R - Plymouth (currently route PR2)
- Coypool Park and Ride is less than 15 minutes from the City Centre by bus
- The 200 stops on Coburg Street right outside Drake Circus Mall so perfect if you're popping into the city for some shopping or to get to work
- Buses run up to every 12 minutes for most of the day Mondays to Saturdays except Public Holidays
- The first bus leaves Coypool at 0630 with the last bus back from the City Centre (Royal Parade) at 1900
The 200 was previously known as the PR2.
200 Coypool Park & Ride - Plymouth City Centre - Coypool Park & Ride Timetable
I have just noticed that the Traveline map shows a different route to the current PR2. Whilst this may be correct and indeed might be a good choice as possibly slightly quicker than the current PR 2 route at times I am not convinced! There is nothing anywhere to suggest a route change but then as there are no stops there is no reason why this couldn't be correct either!
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These will be covered in a future post as there are a couple of changes made by First a week before Stagecoach take over!
The Herald adds a few extra snippets of information:
Five Plymouth bus routes are to be withdrawn as Stagecoach takes over services across the city from First. Stagecoach says the routes are already well covered by other services. The changes will come into effect from September 6. The network will also see new route numbers for some services.
Bob Dennison, Managing Director of Stagecoach South West, said: "We're really excited to be launching our Plymouth and South Devon network which is built on frequent services, good value fares, modern buses and easy to use timetables. We have a lot planned for the next few months so please bear with us whilst we get everything up to speed".
Stagecoach will offer a similar range of tickets as First, with unlimited weekly travel starting from £11.
All existing First season tickets will be accepted by Stagecoach until their expiry date.
Season ticket holders from areas that Stagecoach will not be serving should contact First for a refund on the remaining portion of their tickets.
A Plymouth City Council spokesperson said: “We welcome Stagecoach’s expansion within Plymouth and are pleased to hear about their plans for investment in the local bus network with a more modern fleet and particularly the purchase of new buses
Read more: http://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/Plymouth-bus-routes-dropped-Stagecoach-unveils/story-27549859-detail/story.html#ixzz3hyoX7awD
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