First Midland Bluebird

[gnolife]

Timetable for X53 now on Traveline...

I'm assuming that it's missing a Term time only note - otherwise their running two buses at the same time from Kinross to Stirling, and two 5 minutes apart in the other direction.

 

[Jordan Adam]

The new PDF Timetables for the 20/63/68 are now online additionally the "ticket zone" / network map has been updated to include the new routes.

Service 20/63/68 timetable booklet.

First Scotland East Network Map

Wow - that's much better than I was expecting - is that at the cost of some Stirling - Tillicoultry (Alloa) journeys on the 52?

No changes to the 51/52 so these new X53 journeys are in addition to the existing 51/52. I agree, i'm quite impressed by the level of service too.

 

[overthewater]

Service x53 is replacing 55 and from 12th sept, No51 should be back in clackmannan.

Note: the map still has X35 still going to Glasgow, and 7&8 are still also shown.

 

[PaulMc7]

Surprised there's not a timetable on First's own site yet for the X53 considering it's really not long til it starts

 

[route101]

Service x53 is replacing 55 and from 12th sept, No51 should be back in clackmannan.

Note: the map still has X35 still going to Glasgow, and 7&8 are still also shown.

Service to Kinross is not showing either.

Did not realise the X22 done Shotts to Edinburgh.

 

[Jordan Adam]

Surprised there's not a timetable on First's own site yet for the X53 considering it's really not long til it starts

They tend to go up on Traveline first.

 

[overthewater]

I'm lead to believe the local community has already been given the timetable.

 

[PaulMc7]

I'm lead to believe the local community has already been given the timetable.

That's the main thing really. Will be interesting to see how well used it ends up

 

[Jordan Adam]

The X53 timetable is now on the First website along with a dedicated page for the X53.

Service X53 timetable.

Service X53 Page

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First have now confirmed the 51 is being extended to Clackmannan.

Service 51 | First Bus

We've extended Service 51 to Clackmannan. Your service connecting the following destinations with two buses per hour connecting Alloa to Clackmannan.

www.firstgroup.com

From Saturday 12th September, we're extending Service 51 to Clackmanan.
Your service connecting the following destinations with two buses per hour connecting Alloa to Clackmanan.

• Clackmannan
• Alloa
• Tulibody
• Stirling
• Bannockburn
• Cowie

Click here to view timetable

 

[PaulMc7]

Timetables | First Bus

You can also use our Journey Planner on here or on our FREE First Bus App, where you'll also find our live bus tracking feature and can buy any of our tickets for a day or longer before you travel.

www.firstgroup.com

Some new forthcoming timetables on now for the following starting later this week/Monday:

UL/ULN
1
5
6/7/8
51/52
X53
54

 

[overthewater]

The full service is getting reinstated on some of the routes.

 

[Jordan Adam]

Details of the service changes can be found here - https://www.firstgroup.com/south-east-and-central-scotland/plan-journey/september-service-changes

From Saturday 12th September, we're making changes to selected services.
As many services return towards pre-covid timetables, we are delighted to announce the following changes will operate. This includes the launch of new First Bus service X53, and extension to our existing service 51 to now serve Clackmanan.

Please note that services not listed below, will remain unchanged.

Please click here to visit our timetable section.
Changes from Saturday 12th September

Service	Detail of change
51	Route now extended to serve Clackmanan! Revised timetable Daytime journeys on Monday - Saturday will see two journeys per hour extended from Alloa to Clackmanan. Click here to learn more about extension to Service 51!
52	Revised Timetable
X53	NEW Service operating between Stirling and Kinross Monday to Saturday timetable Some Journeys will divert via Stirling University Bus Hub at peak times (Monday - Friday semester days) Click here to learn more about new service X53!
Uni Link	Stirling University semester timetable reinstated Click here to learn more about travel to Stirling University
Uni Link Night Service	Stirling University Night Services reinstated. Journeys will operate approx between 2330 and 0115 Buses will now operate to Alexandra Court instead of University Bus Hub In Stirling Centre, buses will now start and finish at Goosecroft Road.

Changes from Monday 14th September

Service	Detail of Change
1	Monday to Saturday frequency increased to every 15 minutes
5	Monday to Saturday frequency increased to every 15 minutes
6, 6A, 6B	Monday to Saturday frequency revised to every 15 minutes. Service 6A reverts ti Sunday only, and is replaced Monday - Saturday by the reintroduction of services 7 and 8. Service 6B discontinued.
7, 8	These services are reinstated in full.

 

[route101]

Question, is the 51/52 a loop.Can i jump on at Stirling and do the loop , with service terminating anywhere?

 

[overthewater]

Question, is the 51/52 a loop.Can i jump on at Stirling and do the loop , with service terminating anywhere?

Yes, its a loop, there are just old 62/63.

 

[Jordan Adam]

Question, is the 51/52 a loop.Can i jump on at Stirling and do the loop , with service terminating anywhere?

Yes. The 51 runs every 15 minutes between Stirling and Alloa, at Alloa half the buses go on to the 52 while the other half continue to Clackmannan. The same happens in reverse where the 52 goes on to a 51.

 

[route101]

Yes. The 51 runs every 15 minutes between Stirling and Alloa, at Alloa half the buses go on to the 52 while the other half continue to Clackmannan. The same happens in reverse where the 52 goes on to a 51.

Thanks, might give this route a bash.

 

[Jordan Adam]

Thanks, might give this route a bash.

The A71 section of the route (covered by the 52/X53) is nice, albeit when i last done it it was still the old 62/63 and they were using a mix of Ex-Aberdeen B10BLEs and Flolines, (including new to Aberdeen T566BSS which is now preserved with FirstGroup).

 

[route101]

The A71 section of the route (covered by the 52/X53) is nice, albeit when i last done it it was still the old 62/63 and they were using a mix of Ex-Aberdeen B10BLEs and Flolines, (including new to Aberdeen T566BSS which is now preserved with FirstGroup).

Dont you mean the A91 ha. Might give this route a bash. ALong with the callendar route.

 

[Jordan Adam]

Dont you mean the A91 ha. Might give this route a bash. ALong with the callendar route.

Yes! I actually noticed the mistake but couldn't edit my post as i'm on moderation.

I've not done the 59 before but i have been camping in that area before. i agree, some stunning scenery.

 

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