Changes to local bus timetable Routes 8, 18 and 418

The changes listed below have been notified to the Council as at 26 July 2010. Bus operators are required to give eight weeks notice of any changes to the routes or timetables of their services. However, under certain circumstances, the Traffic Commissioner may permit changes at short notice. Please note that operators of commercial bus services are free to change them without consultation.

The changes will take place from 5th September 2010

8

Kingsway – Oldfield Park – City Centre – Bath University

First

Timetable revised including changes to departure times. 1 extra journey provided between Bath University and Kingsway. Re-routed via North Parade and Pulteney Road instead of Pulteney Bridge, Great Pulteney Street, Edward Street and Vane Street. Buses towards University of Bath will continue to stop in High Street (Cf).

 

Wards affected: Abbey, Bathwick, Oldfield, Southdown, Westmoreland, Widcombe.

18

City Centre – University of Bath

First

Revised to operate between Lower Oldfield Park and University of Bath – see 418. Re-routed via North Parade and Pulteney Road instead of Pulteney Bridge, Great Pulteney Street, Edward Street and Vane Street. Buses towards University of Bath will continue to stop in High Street (Cf).  Frequency reduced.

 

 

Wards affected: Abbey, Bathwick, Oldfield, Widcombe.

418, 419

Bath Spa University – City Centre – University of Bath

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Services replaced by two new services between Bath Spa University and City Centre (SPA1 and SPA2) and Service 18 between Lower Oldfield Park and University of Bath. See separate entries.

 

Wards affected: Abbey, Bathavon West, Kingsmead, Newbridge, Twerton, Widcombe, Westmoreland.

SPA 1 & 2

Bath Spa University – City Centre

First

New services replacing 418 and 419 between Bath Spa University and City Centre. SPA 1 runs via Newbridge Road, Upper Bristol Road and Oldfield Park to terminate. SPA 2 via Lower Bristol Road & City Centre. SPA services runs every 20 mins during university terms with a higher peak frequency. Half hourly in university holidays and evenings. Runs hourly on Saturdays and Sundays.

 

Wards affected: Abbey, Bathavon West, Kingsmead, Newbridge, Twerton, Widcombe, Westmoreland.

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