New bus routes start in Leicestershire this summer

Leicestershire County Council has implemented the changes as part of its review of supported bus services, which has been partly funded by the Government.

Councillor Charles Whitford, cabinet member for highways, transport and waste, said: “Whether it’s commuting, getting to health appointments, shopping or travelling to leisure facilities, it’s vital to help our residents stay connected.

“The new routes are developed with residents in mind. Importantly, they’re designed to reduce journey times, link rail stations and newer housing developments and unlock better links to towns and villages across the county.    

“Bookable FoxConnect services are convenient and flexible, offering the ability to travel at a time that suits, and I’d encourage residents to visit the roadshows to find out more.” 

Roadshows  

Drop-in events have been organised for local residents who want to know more about new travel and transport options in person.   

• Hinckley Library –  Friday, 27 June 11am – 1pm  

• Coalville Library – Monday, 23 June 11am – 1pm  

• Ashby Library – Friday, 20 June 11am – 1pm  

Changes to bus services are from 14 July  

• Kinchbus 2 | We’ll be increasing our frequency to hourly plus running via the Great Central Railway (Monday to Saturday, daytime only).

• Kinchbus 3 | New hourly service running to Tynedale Road, Monday to Saturday. Joined up journey tickets will be available to use on Kinchbus 2 & 3.

• Arriva LC12: Witherley – Atherstone – Market Bosworth – Measham
  This route will run once in the morning and once in the afternoon on weekdays. It will also serve Fenny Drayton, Ratcliffe Culey, Sibson, Carlton and Newton Burgoland.

• Arriva LC15: Coalville – Stanton-under-Bardon – Markfield – Newton Linford – Anstey – Leicester
  This route will run several journeys each day on weekdays and Saturdays. It will also serve Hugglescote, Ellistown, Markfield Court, Glenfield & Glenfield Hospital. This means there are now even more buses along Groby Road in Leicester.