New bus service to Gates Garden Centre

New bus routes and changes to timetables will be introduced in Leicestershire, with a major change to the service between Hinckley and Coalville.

They include a trial route from Wigston / Glen Parva to Fosse Park and Meridian and a new service linking Coalville and outlying villages to Leicester via Glenfield Hospital and schools / colleges.

The changes have been shaped by public feedback as part of a county-wide bus network review to evaluate timetables, routes and feedback.

Ann Carruthers, director of environment and transport at Leicestershire County Council

“Our review is an ongoing process, shaped by public feedback, passenger use and local bus operator input, and we are grateful to everyone who has taken time to share their thoughts and experiences with us. The changes support connections to health and education sites, local attractions and focus on improving punctuality."

The changes are:

LC6: Hinckley – Coalville (Centrebus)

There will be an added stop at Gates Garden Centre to improve access for passengers.

LC12: Witherley – Market Bosworth – Measham (Arriva)

The route and timing points have been reviewed to improve journey time and punctuality, as well as the addition of a new bus stop in Witherley

NEW LC13: Coalville – Groby – Leicester (Arriva)

Introducing a new service that will provide links to Glenfield Hospital, Brookvale Groby Learning Campus, and colleges in Leicester City. Serving settlements like Ratby, Botcheston, Merry Lees, Thornton and Bagworth.

LC15: Coalville – Leicester (Arriva)

Some timetable revisions to support the new LC13, with Stanton-under-Bardon going back to being served.

LC16: Loughborough – Shepshed – Ashby (Arriva)

The timetable has been reviewed to focus on improving punctuality of the service.

NEW LC17: Wigston - Fosse Park – Thorpe Astley (Centrebus)

A new trial service that provides connections from Wigston to South Wigston, Glen Parva, Grove Park, Fosse Park, Meridian Business Park, Meridian Leisure Park, Thorpe Astley

All timetables can be found on the Choose How You Move website.