First Midland Bluebird

[Observer]

I can't see the C1, C30 and C48 on this map but other tendered services operated by First have been added.

 

[Volvodart]

No article about it on the website yet, but most if not all the Falkirk changes forthcoming timetables are now up on the First website.

 

[overthewater]

It looks like the only change has been, to put half the 1 to Barnego Road instead of Ingleston Avenue.

 

[overthewater]

Big question has to be why has Stirling fallen on such hard times? It has a uni and tourist, and clackmananshire is rather compact.

It can't all be down to the awful and over priced tickets?

 

[Bluebirdscot66]

What's worrying is Every depot has to make profit and if bannockburn isn't hitting the mark just now and they expect these changes to do so . ?? I'm not convinced .

 

[overthewater]

What's worrying is Every depot has to make profit and if bannockburn isn't hitting the mark just now and they expect these changes to do so . ?? I'm not convinced .

I think it's just covering its cost, because of the uni. That is the only reason why First is still in the town. But it's bonkers what going on here, Awful routes the awful tickets. There should spilt the U1 into speratae routes
* U1: UNI - town centre - cowie
* U2: UNi - Town centre - St. Ninians
* U3: UNi - Town centre - whins of milton.
* U4: Uni - Bridge of allan - Town centre
each every 20mins, While during the short xmas period and Summer holls make it every 30mins with the U3 stopping at the Town centre. I wonder if First would go after the two Park n Ride services? Springkerse one is very busy. There is so much room to grab new passengers.

 

[tbtc]

I think that the OP needs to amend the title of the thread - these are certainly not "improvements", not as far as anyone in Stirling will be concerned!

If the University is the main out-of-town destination then why move from a network where almost everywhere has direct University links (to Alloa, Cowie, Glasgow etc) to one where University buses don't serve anywhere other than central Stirling (and Bridge of Allan on the 54)?

A speeded up X39 could be more attractive to University Students (a direct bus, rather than changing in Stirling to get a Glasgow train), but it's being terminated at the bus station. And why renumber it the X36 (if there's no remaining "39")?

The 51 to Cowie looks like the final throes of a service that they want to withdraw, but are going to give it a few more months until the indirect route means almost everyone remotely healthy gives up and walks a short distance for a frequent service on a parallel route (e.g. the 38).

And if you want to interwork Cowie services with Alloa services then why not run Cowie - Stirling - Tillicoutry - Alloa (so that Cowie gets a direct service to the outskirts of the University)? The 51 feels like tinkering with services to disguise a frequency reduction - but we don't have to advertise it as a frequency reduction because the old service is being replaced by a "new" service (just, a new service that runs less frequently).

I get that the train has taken a big chunk of Stirling - Alloa passengers. But the train goes no further than Alloa. So, turning half of the Stirling - Tullobody - Alloa services into terminators (not running through to Tillicoutry etc) would be a good opportunity to reintroduce Stirling -
Clackmannan services. Instead of doing this, they are withdrawing the remaining commercial service to Clackmannan. At least that'd have seen First offer something that the train can't compete with. If I were Stagecoach, I'd be looking into the feasibility of an increased Kincardine - Alloa service (especially given the long distance connections at Kincardine).

The most frustrating thing about the Stirling changes is that the Falkirk ones looked pretty reasonable (Bo'Ness/ Winchburgh passengers aside). Falkirk gets a simpler network, a return to some "historic" routes (e.g. the 5), a good spread of services to the main out-of-town destination (Forth Valley Royal Hospital)... Stirling sees virtually every corridor downgraded other than the University - First appear to be putting all of their eggs in one basket - making it much easier for another company to compete (it may take years to find a niche on a "local" service but Students can be very fickle when it comes to a competing service with cheaper fares - plus the regular turnover of Students means that there's no long term loyalty). How quickly a "Magic Bus" could sweep into that market and leave the remainder of Bannockburn's operation looking pretty threadbare. First seem to be playing a dangerous game.

 

[overthewater]

Well its was supposed to be improvement, but I will look again at the title dont kid your self that the train has taken a big chunk out of Stirling - Alloa passengers. There can still be extremely busy, with buses leaving both ends with a much, higher percentage that what First demand per bus v passengers should have.

First was warned over the changes to the Bo'ness route ages ago but it seem the new person in control A: doesn't care or B: wants to get rid. I agree that Stagecoach could come in, take over Mackie.. It could be onto a killer

 

[smtglasgow]

Agree that the new Stirling network is a bit of a mess. Looks like something cobbled together for operational convenience rather than an attempt to grow things.

Aside from Prudential, the University is the only big employer/destination locally, so it would make sense to make it the focus of the bus network. Although even here, a high percentage of Stirling students live on-campus, so maybe not as much demand as you’d think. A big problem though must be the fact that although it’s an affluent place, a lot of people are commuting to well-paid jobs in Glasgow or Edinburgh. But unlike Falkirk, Stirling still has a decent retail offer, so even if the local services are dying a slow death (just like places all over the UK), the inter-urban services should be stronger.

Stirling is unusual though in still having competition on a few corridors – apart from Mackies and Stagecoach there are indies running in from Denny and Fallin. So….maybe First are just trying to make the most of a bad situation.

 

[Bluebirdscot66]

i was thinking that with the X36 going more directly to glasgow after cumbernauld town centre ,if it dosent pick up as well as they expected they could reroute it from cumbernauld to do the x3 (fglasgow) and keep it an x36 still with every 30 mins .yes it would be a pain if you were travelling all the way but then would you do that from stirling if there was a comfier coach journey . f glasgow could then offload the x3 .

 

[overthewater]

Would Glasgow give up the deckers?

 

[overthewater]

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/consultation-changes-stirling-area-bus-12973946

A First Bus consultation exercise on changes to its Stirling area services has come under fire from members of the public and politicians.

The consultation with the public began on Monday of last week and people had only until 7pm on Monday of this week to respond.

First Bus were on Friday between 10am and 5pm giving people the chance to raise questions with one of the company’s managers at Stirling Bus Station.

But the exercise has come under fire for lack of advertising and notice, and the short time period in which people have the chance to respond.

Whins of Milton resident Walter Attwood, who has written to Stirling councillors on the matter, slammed the exercise as “not serious consultation”.

He added: “It is a bureaucratic nod in the direction of a consultation, a tick-box exercise.”

Mr Attwood said the consultation also relied on bus users’ ability to access the internet. “Many older people do not have that,” he said. “Even if they do they may well be reluctant to respond to an online questionnaire.

“It is also highly likely that many bus users will not learn about this consultation because they do not use the bus station.”

Mr Attwood also pointed out that under new timetables only one bus route will serve the new health centre – the 57 Raploch circular.

He added: “None of the areas from which GP surgeries will relocate to the health centre will have a direct bus link to the centre.

“Those people who rely on buses and will be attending clinics at the new health centre from Cowie, Bannockburn, Braehead, Broomridge, Whins of Milton, Cornton and Bridge of Allan will have to travel into the centre of Stirling before catching another bus out. Most of these areas were served by the 54A."

Clackmannanshire and Dunblane MSP Keith Brown said the consultation was first publicised on Monday, July 16, giving people only a week to respond.

The MSP said: “The changes to local bus services being proposed by First Group are significant and will impact on people across Clackmannanshire and Stirling.

“As one of the constituency MSPs for areas which will be heavily impacted by the proposed changes, I did not receive any communication from First Group regarding the proposals, which I was alerted to on social media.

“This is particularly disappointing considering the previous assurances I was given that I would be kept up to date with any developments to local services.

“The consultation is only a week long and considering it is peak holiday period when many community councils and local organisations will not have the opportunity to meet to consider the proposals, I feel it is completely inadequate. Indeed, the only public event being held is in Stirling which people from Clackmannanshire may not manage to attend.

“I have contacted First Group to express my disappointment and to extend the consultation process to allow as many people as possible to engage and make their views known about the proposals. I have also requested a meeting to discuss the matter further.”

Dunblane and Bridge of Allan Green councillor Alasdair Tollemache said the exercise was “consultation in name only.”

He added: “It has been done with very short notice with only a one day face-to-face consultation at Stirling Bus Station, and a very short period for the online survey.

“It’s about time that we re-regulate bus services for the public benefit.”

First Scotland East said it started the consultation with Stirling and Clackmannanshire councils and “other stakeholders” on July 2.

Managing director Andrew Jarvis said that ‘a network review information pack’ was then issued to all “local stakeholders” on July 17 before the information was made public via a press release and through its website and social media channels.

Mr Jarvis added: “We have subsequently sent out posters for display on our buses, and for posting at Stirling Bus Station."

He also pointed to the fact that they hosted a meet the managers consultation event at Stirling Bus Station on Friday and were also inviting customers and stakeholders unable to attend to have their say through the online survey.

He added: "MSP Keith Brown has been in touch directly with me and we are currently arranging to meet to discuss the changes as well as any other concerns he may have around his local area regarding local bus services.

“This is the first time we have undertaken customer consultations of this nature and on this scale in support of proposed network changes and we will naturally look to improve this process going forward.

“While we are aware that these proposals do not please everyone, we hope that by the end of this process, we will be in a position to make the necessary changes that will improve the local bus network to the benefit of as many customers as possible.”

Load of crap.. bit in bold. .

 

[smtglasgow]

Can't see First Glasgow willingly giving up the X3. Gets good loads and justifies new(ish) buses. The worry for the X36 is that there isn't enough trade if they miss out Condorrat etc.

 

[Stef434]

I think it's just covering its cost, because of the uni. That is the only reason why First is still in the town. But it's bonkers what going on here, Awful routes the awful tickets. There should spilt the U1 into speratae routes
* U1: UNI - town centre - cowie
* U2: UNi - Town centre - St. Ninians
* U3: UNi - Town centre - whins of milton.
* U4: Uni - Bridge of allan - Town centre
each every 20mins, While during the short xmas period and Summer holls make it every 30mins with the U3 stopping at the Town centre. I wonder if First would go after the two Park n Ride services? Springkerse one is very busy. There is so much room to grab new passengers.

I have to agree, the Uni is the sole reason why First are hanging around.
A few years back HO considered moving the Unilink to Larbert when First were on the brink of selling off Bannockburn only bad admin stopped the sale to Stagecoach/Rennies
are there any more operators servicing the Uni..apart from First

 

[overthewater]

I have to agree, the Uni is the sole reason why First are hanging around.
A few years back HO considered moving the Unilink to Larbert when First were on the brink of selling off Bannockburn only bad admin stopped the sale to Stagecoach/Rennies

Was it really Stagecoach we wanted to by the depot? There woudl have taken a hard line to Mackies, and most likely combined no8 service to run as apart of any network. Why was the Admin so bad what happened?

are there any more operators servicing the Uni..apart from First

No, first has chased everyone else away, about 10 years ago.

 

[Stef434]

Was it really Stagecoach we wanted to by the depot? There woudl have taken a hard line to Mackies, and most likely combined no8 service to run as apart of any network. Why was the Admin so bad what happened?


No, first has chased everyone else away, about 10 years ago.

does this forum allow private post

 

[Volvodart]

Can't see First Glasgow willingly giving up the X3.

The MMCs could more usefully be used inside the low emissions zone. The X3 route is not in the zone.

 

[GaryMcEwan]

The MMCs could more usefully be used inside the low emissions zone. The X3 route is not in the zone.

Killermont Street is included within the LEZ Zone. Double check the map. It also boundaries the M8...

 

[Volvodart]

I thought this was the route that was specifically excluded from the final version of the low emission zone to provide access to the bus station and no further.

 

[overthewater]

So there have changed the map again, because that what I saw aswell Jct16 to the bus station is excluded.

 

[overthewater]

https://www.firstgroup.com/south-east-and-central-scotland/west-lothian-network-changes

More details have appeared for West lothian network which see, some Limited stop services and details about the Falkirk changes.

West Lothian Network Changes
From Monday 6th August, West Lothian Service Changes will come into effect. We want to make sure you're prepared for these changes before travelling with us so we've summarised some of the best bits for you below:

• We are continuing to regularly serve St John’s Hospital
• We are providing faster links into Edinburgh City Centre
• We are providing a new, faster service to Edinburgh Airport which will now serve Winchburgh and Kirkliston

What are the benefits of travelling with us?

• More buses, simpler routes, simpler frequencies and new links
• ALL First buses accept contactless payments and mobile ticketing
• Regular Friday/Saturday Night Services connect West Lothian and Edinburgh

You can pick up a copy of our printed timetables on bus and in public spaces across West Lothian.

See below for more detailed information on our new services, routes as well as all the timetables, and network and town centre maps so you can plan your journey in advance.

Service

Route and details of proposed changes

21

21A

21B

21C

X21

Services 21 and 22 combine to provide buses every 15 minutes between Blackburn and Livingston, The Centre

NEW all-day link to Kirkton Campus

All journeys numbered 21 – Services numbers 21A, 21B, 21C and X21 discontinued.

New service 21 route – Whitburn – Armadale – Bathgate – Blackburn – Seafield – Kirkton Campus – Livingston The Centre

22

22A

22B

X22

Services 21 and 22 combine to provide buses every 15 minutes between Blackburn and Livingston, The Centre

All journeys numbered 22 – Services numbers 22A, 22B and X22 discontinued.

New service 22 route – Harthill – Whitburn – Blackburn – Seafield – Livingston Village – Livingston The Centre

23

MORE BUSES

Services 23 and 24 combine to provide buses every 15 minutes between Eliburn and Livingston, The Centre

Services 23, 24 and 25 combine to provide buses every 7/8 minutes on Alderstone Road

New service 23 route – Deans North & South – Eliburn – Alderstone Road (at St John’s Hospital) – Livingston The Centre – Dedridge East – Mid Calder (Main Street) – East Calder (Langton Road) – Kirknewton – Hermiston (for Heriot Watt University) – Sighthill – Gorgie – Haymarket – Edinburgh

X23

DIRECT from Livingston, The Centre to Edinburgh

New service X23 route – Broxburn (East Mains Industrial Estate or Strathbrock Centre) – Uphall – Craigshill – Livingston The Centre – Mid Calder (Calder Park) – East Calder (Main Street) – Wilkieston – Hermiston (for Heriot Watt University) – Sighthill – Gorgie – Haymarket – Edinburgh

23

X23

LIMITED STOP – All journeys will observe a Limited Stop Pattern in both directions between Saughton and Haymarket

To Edinburgh – All recognised bus stops observed to Stenhouse Road at Saughton Prison then as listed below:

Gorgie Road at Chesser House – Gorgie Road at Balgreen Road – Gorgie Road at Stewart Terrace – Gorgie Road at Gorgie City Farm – Dalry Road at Dalry Primary School – Dalry Road at Haymarket Station and then all recognised stops to Regent Road.

To West Lothian – All recognised bus stops observed to Shandwick Place then as listed below:

Dalry Road at Haymarket Station – Dalry Road at Dalry Primary School – Gorgie Road at Gorgie City Farm – Gorgie Road at Stewart Terrace – Gorgie Road at Balgreen Road – Gorgie Road at Chesser House – Stenhouse Road at Saughton Prison and then all recognised stops thereafter.

24

MORE BUSES

Services 23 and 24 combine to provide buses every 15 minutes between Eliburn and Livingston, The Centre

Services 23, 24 and 25 combine to provide buses every 7/8 minutes on Alderstone Road

Services 24 and 25 combine to provide buses every 15 minutes between Uphall, Broxburn and Edinburgh

New service 24 route – Deans North & South – Eliburn – Alderstone Road (at St John’s Hospital) – Livingston The Centre – Pumpherston – Uphall – Broxburn – Ratho Station – Maybury – Corstorphine – Haymarket – Edinburgh

25

MORE BUSES

Now every 15 minutes between Armadale, Falside, Bathgate, Deans and Livingston, The Centre

Services 23, 24 and 25 combine to provide buses every 7/8 minutes on Alderstone Road

Services 24 and 25 combine to provide buses every 15 minutes between Uphall, Broxburn and Edinburgh

DIRECT from Bathgate and Deans to Livingston, The Centre

DIRECT from Broxburn and Uphall to Livingston, The Centre

New service 25 route – Blackridge – Armadale – Falside – Bathgate – Deans North – Carmondean – Alderstone Road (at St John’s Hospital) – Livingston The Centre – Uphall – Broxburn – Ratho Station – Maybury – Corstorphine – Haymarket – Edinburgh

24

25

LIMITED STOP – All journeys will observe a Limited Stop Pattern in both directions between Maybury and Haymarket

To Edinburgh – All recognised bus stops observed to Glasgow Road at Maybury Junction then as listed below:

Glasgow Road at North Gyle Rd – St John’s Road at Foot of Drumbrae – St John’s Road at Glebe Road – St John’s Road at Station Road – Corstorphine Road at Zoo – Corstorphine Road at Balgreen Road – Corstorphine Road at Western Corner – Corstorphine Road at Murrayfield Ice Rink – Roseburn Terrace at Roseburn Gardens – Haymarket Terrace at Roseberry Crescent then all recognised stops to Regent Road.

To West Lothian – All recognised bus stops observed to Shandwick Place then as listed below:

Haymarket Terrace at Haymarket Station – Roseburn Terrace at Roseburn Gardens – Corstorphine Road at Murrayfield Ice Rink – Corstorphine Road at Western Corner – Corstorphine Road at Balgreen Road – Corstorphine Road at Zoo – St John's Road at Kirk Loan – St John's Road at Foot of Drumbrae –

Glasgow Road at North Gyle Road – Glasgow Road at Maybury Junction then all recognised stops thereafter.

26

SIMPLIFIED ROUTE AND FREQUENCY

Every 15 minutes between Knightsridge, Ladywell, Howden and Livingston, The Centre

Every 15 minutes between Livingston, The Centre, West Calder and Addiewell

New all-day link to Livingston North Station

MORE BUSES serving Birniehill and J4M8 Distribution Park

New service 26 route – Livingston North Station – Knightsridge – Ladywell – St John’s Hospital – Howden – Livingston The Centre – Polbeth – West Calder – Addiewell – Loganlea – Stoneyburn – Bents – Fauldhouse – Whitburn – J4M8 Birniehill – Bathgate

27

X27

NEW Livingston local service

All journeys numbered 27 – Service number X27 discontinued.

New service 27 route – St John’s Hospital – Ladywell West – Craigshill – Asda – Livingston The Centre – Almondvale Retail Park – Dedridge

28

28C

X28

These services will no longer operate.

Please refer to services 25 (Bathgate – Deans – Livingston The Centre), 26 (Knightsridge – Livingston The Centre) and 23 (Livingston The Centre – East Calder – Edinburgh).

600

NEW service providing links from Winchburgh and Kirkliston to Edinburgh Airport

New service 600 route – Livingston The Centre – Deer Park – Uphall – Broxburn – Winchburgh – Kirkliston – Edinburgh Airport

800

801

803

These services will no longer operate.

Please refer to services 25 (Blackridge – Livingston The Centre), 26 (Livingston The Centre – Fauldhouse – Bathgate) and 27 (Livingston The Centre – Dedridge West).



802

900

920

921

922

X99

These services will no longer operate.

Changes to services operating from Falkirk area – From Monday 20 August

Service

Route and details of proposed changes

1

Route extended from Linlithgow Cross to Bridgend Village, partly replacing service 38.

29

29A

29C

Revised route within Armadale.

All journeys numbered 29 – Services numbers 29A and 29C discontinued.

38

38A

X38

Revised route, timetable and frequency.

Route replaced in Bridgend Village by service 1.

Gyle Centre is no longer served.

All journeys numbered 38 – Services numbers 38A and X38 discontinued.

 

[overthewater]

It should be next week Stirling changes go via Vosa, but it been very quiet on this front. Its makes me wonder if there planning on marking some "minor" changes to keep people happy.

 

[Surreyman]

It should be next week Stirling changes go via Vosa, but it been very quiet on this front. Its makes me wonder if there planning on marking some "minor" changes to keep people happy.

Sure I heard/read somewhere that Bannockburn depot was in a bad physical condition, can anyone conform/put me straight?

 

[christopherrfc]

It should be next week Stirling changes go via Vosa, but it been very quiet on this front. Its makes me wonder if there planning on marking some "minor" changes to keep people happy.

They have started to appear today

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  MIDLAND BLUEBIRD LTD
  
  Route: Sterling Bus Station to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station via Whins of Milton, Dunipace, Denny, Dennyloanhead, Haggs, Cumbernauld Village, Cumbernauld Town Centre
  
  Service number: X36
  
  Service type: Normal Stopping
  
  Effective date: 10 Sep 2018
  
  
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  Route: Alloa to Cowie via Tullibody, Causewayhead, Sterling, Braehead, Broomridge
  
  Service number: 51
  
  Service type: Hail & Ride, Normal Stopping
  
  Effective date: 10 Sep 2018
  
  
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  MIDLAND BLUEBIRD LTD
  
  Route: Sterling to Alloa via Causewayhead, Hillfoots, Menstrie, Alva, Tillicoultry, Coalsnaughton, Fishcross, Sauchie
  
  Service number: 52
  
  Service type: Hail & Ride, Normal Stopping
  
  Effective date: 10 Sep 2018
  
  
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  MIDLAND BLUEBIRD LTD
  
  Route: Sterling Bus Station to University of Sterling via Cornton, Bridge of Allan
  
  Service number: 54
  
  Service type: Normal Stopping
  
  Effective date: 10 Sep 2018
  
  
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  MIDLAND BLUEBIRD LTD
  
  Route: Sterling, Goosecroft Road to Strling, Goosecroft via Causewayhead, University of Sterling, Wallace Monument
  
  Service number: UL
  
  Service type: Normal Stopping
  
  Effective date: 08 Sep 2018
  
  
• PM0000003/250 Registered
  MIDLAND BLUEBIRD LTD
  
  Route: St. Ninians, Cultenhove Road to Raploch, Fire Station via Stirling City Centre
  
  Service number: 57
  
  Service type: Hail & Ride, Normal Stopping
  
  Effective date: 10 Sep 2018
  
  
  

 

[overthewater]

It seems there will be further public meeting about Livingston service changes for Delridge west. If there had got off there back side in the first place like Craigshill First might have done something about it. Ive also heard there may be meeting in Clackmannanshire about these awful changes.

 

[overthewater]

https://www.firstgroup.com/south-east-and-central-scotland/falkirk-network-changes

Nothing about a new travel shop or mess room for the staff...

First Midland Bluebird (Falkirk Area) – New Network starts Monday 20 August

Services not listed will continue to operate unchanged. Route and details of proposed changes

1

Services 1 and 38 combine to provide buses every 7/8 minutes between Camelon and Laurieston via Falkirk Town Centre

New service 1 route – Dunipace – Denny Cross – Braes View – Bonnybridge (Highland Dykes) – Camelon – Falkirk Town Centre – Laurieston – Redding Cross – Polmont Station – Brightons Cross – Maddiston – Whitecross – Linlithgow Cross – Bridgend

View service 1 timetable
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2 2A 2B

This service will be replaced by the 1, 8, X37 and X39.
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2

NEW

SIMPLIFIED ROUTE AND FREQUENCY IN BO'NESS

New service 2 route – Limerigg – Slamannan – Lionthorn – Falkirk Town Centre – Forth Valley College – Grangemouth (Old Town & Charing Cross) – Bo'ness (Castlehill – Bomains – Cadzow Avenue – Bus Station – Bridgeness – Grahamsdyke)

View service 2 timetable
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3 4 4A

Services 3 and 4 combine to provide buses every 10 minutes between Falkirk Town Centre and Grangemouth, Fouldubs Corner via Forth Valley College

New service 3 route – Falkirk Town Centre – Forth Valley College – Grangemouth (Fouldubs Corner – Newhouse Road – Charing Cross – Charlotte Dundas Court – Rannoch Road – Central Avenue – Fouldubs Corner) – Forth Valley College – Falkirk Town Centre

New service 4 route – Falkirk Town Centre – Forth Valley College – Grangemouth (Fouldubs Corner – Central Avenue – Rannoch Road – Charlotte Dundas Court – Charing Cross – Newhouse Road – Fouldubs Corner) – Forth Valley College – Falkirk Town Centre

View service 3 and 4 timetables
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4B

New service 4B route – Falkirk Town Centre – Camelon – Bonnybridge Toll – Dennyloanhead – Haggs – Banknock – Banton – Kilsyth – Croy Station

View service 4B timetable
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5 5A 5C

MORE BUSES

Now every 15 minutes between Falkirk Town Centre and Langlees

Services 5, 6, 7 and 8 combine to provide buses every 7/8 minutes between Falkirk Town Centre and Bainsford

NEW LINKS to Central Retail Park

All journeys numbered 5 – Service numbers 5A and 5C discontinued.

New service 5 route – Hallglen - Cow Wynd – Hodge Street – Falkirk Town Centre – Grahams Road (Central Retail Park) – Bainsford – Langlees

View service 5 timetable
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6 7 8

MORE BUSES

Services 6, 7 and 8 combine to provide buses every 15 minutes between Summerford and Falkirk Town Centre

Services 5, 6, 7 and 8 combine to provide buses every 7/8 minutes between Falkirk Town Centre and Bainsford

NEW LINKS to Central Retail Park and Stenhousemuir Asda

New service 6 route – Falkirk Wheel – Tamfourhill – Summerford – Major's Loan – Falkirk Town Centre – Grahams Road (Central Retail Park) – Bainsford – Carronshore - Stenhousemuir Asda – Larbert (Glenbervie Drive) – Forth Valley Royal Hospital

New service 7 route – Camelon (Ochiltree Terrace) – Carmuirs Avenue – Summerford – Major's Loan – Falkirk Town Centre – Grahams Road (Central Retail Park) - Bainsford – Antonshill – Stenhousemuir Asda – Larbert Cross – Forth Valley Royal Hospital

New service 8 route – Camelon (Ochiltree Terrace) – Carmuirs Avenue – Summerford – Major's Loan – Falkirk Town Centre – Grahams Road (Central Retail Park) - Bainsford – Stenhouse Road – Stenhousemuir Asda – Larbert (Muirhall Road and The Inches) – Forth Valley Royal Hospital – Bonnybridge (Highland Dykes) – Dennyloanhead – Denny (Glasgow Road and Denny Cross) – Fankerton

View services 6, 7 and 8 timetables
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F8

This service will be replaced by the F16.
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F11

This service will be replaced by the 8 and F16.
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F16

New service F16 route – Westquarter – Callendar Park – Falkirk Town Centre – Westburn Avenue – Mungalhead – Bainsford – Carronshore – Letham – Airth – Fallin – Springkerse Retail Park – Stirling

View service F16 timetable
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17

This service will be replaced by the 2.
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29 Revised route and timetable.

All journeys numbered 29 – Services numbers 29A and 29C discontinued.

In Falkirk, buses will now start and finish on Graham’s Road at Central Retail Park.

Within Armadale all buses will serve North Street and East Main Street.

View service 29 timetable
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X37

MORE BUSES – Now every 30 minutes

Services X3 and X37 combine to provide buses every 15 minutes between Moodiesburn Cross and Glasgow via Muirhead

In Falkirk, buses will now start and finish on Graham’s Road at Central Retail Park.

View service X37 timetable
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38
IMPROVED EVENING SERVICE between Stirling and Falkirk

All journeys numbered 38 – Services numbers 38A and X38 discontinued.

Within Falkirk, the bus station is no longer served.

Bridgend Village is no longer served – please see service 1. Gyle Centre is no longer served.

View service 38 timetable
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X39

Revised timetable - WATCH THIS SPACE – Direct route and improved timetable to be introduced from 10 September

View service 39 timetable
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F14, F25 and 391 Revised routes – Falkirk Bus Station is no longer served.

X9, 901, 903 These service will no longer operate.

 

[Bluebirdscot66]

They have a place for mess room but it needs a lot of work done to it but in the meantime bus station will be used for drivers breaks . There will be a bit of dead journeys to and from retail park to depot for reliefs , same from forth valley hosp.

 

[overthewater]

They have a place for mess room but it needs a lot of work done to it but in the meantime bus station will be used for drivers breaks . There will be a bit of dead journeys to and from retail park to depot for reliefs , same from forth valley hosp.

Can you say where the new Mess room is? Is there inspector office?

 

[Bluebirdscot66]

It's to be in glebe st I believe the former gmb place . although there won't be any services using bus station the mess room and ,not sure about inspectors office ,will still be used till the new place is ready with street reliefs at gala bingo and sherif court.

 

[overthewater]

Which of course used to be the old Tourist office.