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26/05/2013 - Summer Timetables - UPDATE - now from 26th May
A number of our services were due to benefit from significant enhancement for the Summer period, starting on 25th May 2013. Please note that, due to the fire at our depot, the new timetables have been delayed by one day and will commence on Sunday 26th May 2013. We would remind passengers that the new Sunday service will also be in operation on Bank Holiday Monday 27th May 2013.
The changes, which also include some additional amendments according to passenger request or demand, will be as follows:
the 501 - whilst the Sunday services will be withdrawn until 1st September (please see First Devon and Cornwall Service 300 for alternative buses) the extra evening services will be re-introduced for the Summer period.
the 521 - the extra evening services (Monday to Saturday) will be re-introduced for the Summer period.
the 547 - extra services will be re-introduced for the Summer period with buses running daily, every two hours between Newquay and St Ives. Additional buses will serve Hayle Towans rather than West Cornwall Retail Park. We are pleased to announce that St Ives Holiday Village (John Fowler at Lelant Downs) will now benefit from a substantial daily service, giving journey opportunities for both St Ives and destinations towards Newquay.
the 556 - extra services will be re-introduced in the evenings (Monday to Saturday) for the Summer period along with some minor timing alterations to incorporate several journeys serving St Merryn Holiday Village.
the 557 - due to lack of passenger demand, this service will now be withdrawn. Passengers wishing to travel from Padstow to Truro are advised to take the 555 to Wadebridge and connect with the 594 which does not require a change (at St Columb Major) for travel to Truro.
the 558 - this service will be re-routed to serve Agar Road instead of Trelawney Road, due to ongoing issues with parked vehicle obstruction.
the 572 - the extra evening services (Monday to Saturday) will be re-introduced for the Summer period between Polperro, East Looe and Looe Bay Holiday Park. Please note that there may be a temporary revised evening timetable introduced shortly, due to the ongoing flood repairs in Looe. Please keep an eye out for updates on our website and Facebook page.
the 576 - the journey at 0930 from Launceston to Plymouth will depart at 0925 in order to improve time-keeping, and will run five minutes earlier at all points to Callington.
the 584/595 - a vastly improved timetable for the summer period will be introduced, offering more buses between Wadebridge and Boscastle via Polzeath.
the 591/592 - the extra evening services (Monday to Saturday) will be re-introduced. Treloy Holiday Park and RAF St Mawgan will also be served for the summer period.
the 594 - extra Sunday services will be re-introduced for the Summer period.
Unless stated, all other services remain unchanged and continue as advertised.
Timetables for the new services are available to download from our website now. In addition, our popular mini-leaflet timetables will be available in the next few weeks from our Travelshop in Newquay and at our outlets (including TICs, holiday parks and libraries) across the network.
The changes, which also include some additional amendments according to passenger request or demand, will be as follows:
the 501 - whilst the Sunday services will be withdrawn until 1st September (please see First Devon and Cornwall Service 300 for alternative buses) the extra evening services will be re-introduced for the Summer period.
the 521 - the extra evening services (Monday to Saturday) will be re-introduced for the Summer period.
the 547 - extra services will be re-introduced for the Summer period with buses running daily, every two hours between Newquay and St Ives. Additional buses will serve Hayle Towans rather than West Cornwall Retail Park. We are pleased to announce that St Ives Holiday Village (John Fowler at Lelant Downs) will now benefit from a substantial daily service, giving journey opportunities for both St Ives and destinations towards Newquay.
the 556 - extra services will be re-introduced in the evenings (Monday to Saturday) for the Summer period along with some minor timing alterations to incorporate several journeys serving St Merryn Holiday Village.
the 557 - due to lack of passenger demand, this service will now be withdrawn. Passengers wishing to travel from Padstow to Truro are advised to take the 555 to Wadebridge and connect with the 594 which does not require a change (at St Columb Major) for travel to Truro.
the 558 - this service will be re-routed to serve Agar Road instead of Trelawney Road, due to ongoing issues with parked vehicle obstruction.
the 572 - the extra evening services (Monday to Saturday) will be re-introduced for the Summer period between Polperro, East Looe and Looe Bay Holiday Park. Please note that there may be a temporary revised evening timetable introduced shortly, due to the ongoing flood repairs in Looe. Please keep an eye out for updates on our website and Facebook page.
the 576 - the journey at 0930 from Launceston to Plymouth will depart at 0925 in order to improve time-keeping, and will run five minutes earlier at all points to Callington.
the 584/595 - a vastly improved timetable for the summer period will be introduced, offering more buses between Wadebridge and Boscastle via Polzeath.
the 591/592 - the extra evening services (Monday to Saturday) will be re-introduced. Treloy Holiday Park and RAF St Mawgan will also be served for the summer period.
the 594 - extra Sunday services will be re-introduced for the Summer period.
Unless stated, all other services remain unchanged and continue as advertised.
Timetables for the new services are available to download from our website now. In addition, our popular mini-leaflet timetables will be available in the next few weeks from our Travelshop in Newquay and at our outlets (including TICs, holiday parks and libraries) across the network.
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22/05/2013 - SERVICE UPDATE for the rest of the week
Following the fire at our depot on Monday 13th May, it has been decided that there will be no further service enhancements until Sunday 26th May, when full summer timetables (which were due to start on 25th May) will operate as advertised.
As a result, all services will run to the current full timetable until the end of Saturday 25th May 2013 with the following exceptions:
the 524 / the 525 - will still run according to published temporary timetable - http://www.westerngreyhound.com/route_pdf2/524.pdf until the end of Saturday 25th May 2013
the 547 – will run the following journeys only until the end of Wednesday 22nd May 2013:
1020 Newquay to St Ives
1540 St Ives to Newquay
1240 and 1340 St Ives to West Cornwall Retail Park
1308 and 1508 return West Cornwall Retail Park to St Ives
Thereafter, will run to the current full timetable until the end of Saturday 25th May 2013
the 557 – will no longer run (the service is due to be withdrawn after Saturday 25th May) – alternative links will be maintained between services 555/556 and services 591/592, 593 and 594
the 585 – will not run again until Tuesday 28th May 2013
the 586 – will still run according to published temporary timetable – http://www.westerngreyhound.com/route_pdf2/586.pdf – until the end of Saturday 25th May 2013. The full service will then run from Tuesday 28th May 2013.
We would advise all passengers to remain on the lookout for different coloured buses on some routes, as we continue to operate buses loaned to us by other operators and manufacturers.
We would like to thank everyone for their patience during the last two weeks of disruption, and for all the kind comments we have received from passengers following the fire.
We also appreciate the tremendous help our staff have given as their normal working patterns have been disrupted, during the last two weeks.
As a result, all services will run to the current full timetable until the end of Saturday 25th May 2013 with the following exceptions:
the 524 / the 525 - will still run according to published temporary timetable - http://www.westerngreyhound.com/route_pdf2/524.pdf until the end of Saturday 25th May 2013
the 547 – will run the following journeys only until the end of Wednesday 22nd May 2013:
1020 Newquay to St Ives
1540 St Ives to Newquay
1240 and 1340 St Ives to West Cornwall Retail Park
1308 and 1508 return West Cornwall Retail Park to St Ives
Thereafter, will run to the current full timetable until the end of Saturday 25th May 2013
the 557 – will no longer run (the service is due to be withdrawn after Saturday 25th May) – alternative links will be maintained between services 555/556 and services 591/592, 593 and 594
the 585 – will not run again until Tuesday 28th May 2013
the 586 – will still run according to published temporary timetable – http://www.westerngreyhound.com/route_pdf2/586.pdf – until the end of Saturday 25th May 2013. The full service will then run from Tuesday 28th May 2013.
We would advise all passengers to remain on the lookout for different coloured buses on some routes, as we continue to operate buses loaned to us by other operators and manufacturers.
We would like to thank everyone for their patience during the last two weeks of disruption, and for all the kind comments we have received from passengers following the fire.
We also appreciate the tremendous help our staff have given as their normal working patterns have been disrupted, during the last two weeks.
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13/05/2013 - Help for Weekly & Season Tickets holders from First
We are very grateful to First Devon and Cornwall who have today offered to accept any Western Greyhound passenger holding a Weekly or Season ticket where they offer a service along a common section of route. This arrangement, which we greatly appreciate, will be in place for the next few days while our services return to normal.
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11/05/2013 - the 573 & the 576 - Callington Mayfest Disruption
Please note that, due to the Callington Mayfest on 11th May 2013, there will be disruption to the 573 and the 576 passing through the town.
the 573 - towards Liskeard, Looe, Polperro
departures and arrivals between 1330 and 1830 inclusive will take place at the shelter outside the car park on Saltash Road and NOT at the New Road main stop.
the 576 - towards Launceston/Bude
departures and arrivals between 1332 and 1832 inclusive will take place opposite the shelter outside the car park on Saltash Road and NOT at the New Road main stop.
the 576 - towards Plymouth
the departure at 1300 will take place at the stop outside the bowling club on Liskeard Road and NOT the New Road main stop. Thereafter, departures and arrivals between 1400 and 1700 inclusive will take place at the shelter outside the car park on Saltash Road and NOT at the New Road main stop.
We apologise for the inconvenience caused by this change to our services, which are the result of scheduled road closures beyond our control.
the 573 - towards Liskeard, Looe, Polperro
departures and arrivals between 1330 and 1830 inclusive will take place at the shelter outside the car park on Saltash Road and NOT at the New Road main stop.
the 576 - towards Launceston/Bude
departures and arrivals between 1332 and 1832 inclusive will take place opposite the shelter outside the car park on Saltash Road and NOT at the New Road main stop.
the 576 - towards Plymouth
the departure at 1300 will take place at the stop outside the bowling club on Liskeard Road and NOT the New Road main stop. Thereafter, departures and arrivals between 1400 and 1700 inclusive will take place at the shelter outside the car park on Saltash Road and NOT at the New Road main stop.
We apologise for the inconvenience caused by this change to our services, which are the result of scheduled road closures beyond our control.
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09/05/2013 - the 521 - several evening journeys re-routed in Newquay
Please note that on 9th and 10th May 2013, due to works being carried out on the Trencreek level crossing, the following journeys will operate according to the daytime route between Newquay and Quintrell Downs i.e. via Henver Road and St Columb Minor and not via Trencreek and Hendra:
2030 from St Austell
2230 from St Austell
2235 from Newquay
0020 from Newquay
Passengers for Trencreek are advised to board or alight at Porth Four Turns and passengers for Hendra Holiday Park are advised to board at Quintrell Downs.
We apologise for the inconvenience caused by this change to our services, which are the result of scheduled road closures beyond our control.
2030 from St Austell
2230 from St Austell
2235 from Newquay
0020 from Newquay
Passengers for Trencreek are advised to board or alight at Porth Four Turns and passengers for Hendra Holiday Park are advised to board at Quintrell Downs.
We apologise for the inconvenience caused by this change to our services, which are the result of scheduled road closures beyond our control.
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07/05/2013 - the 585/591/592 - passengers for Trevella Holiday Park
Please note that, due to a diversion taking place from 7th to 24th May 2013, passengers wishing to board or alight from the 585, 591 or 592 at Trevella Holiday Park should wait at the temporary stops situated on the main road to Crantock.
We apologise for the inconvenience caused by this change to our services, which are the result of scheduled road closures beyond our control.
We apologise for the inconvenience caused by this change to our services, which are the result of scheduled road closures beyond our control.
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06/05/2013 - May Bank Holidays
Please note that, as usual, we will be running a Sunday Service on Bank Holiday Monday 6th and 27th May 2013.
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06/05/2013 - the 556 - major diversion
Please note that, due to major roadworks being carried out by May Gurney (on behalf of South West Water), journeys on the 556 will be subject to a major diversion in the St Mawgan and Mawgan Porth areas.
From Tuesday 6th May until further notice, the following trips WILL BE THE ONLY TRIPS carrying out the normal route between Newquay Airport and Mawgan Porth:
0746 St Eval to Newquay
1505 Newquay to Padstow
All other trips will divert via Trevarrian and the B3276 between Newquay Airport and Mawgan Porth.
Passengers for St Mawgan Village will need to board/alight at Newquay Airport.
Passengers for Sun Haven Valley Holiday Park, The Park, Magic Cove, Marver and the usual bus stop at the pitch and putt in Mawgan Porth will need to board/alight outside or opposite Bettys Shop.
We apologise for the inconvenience caused by this change to our services, which are the result of scheduled road closures beyond our control.
From Tuesday 6th May until further notice, the following trips WILL BE THE ONLY TRIPS carrying out the normal route between Newquay Airport and Mawgan Porth:
0746 St Eval to Newquay
1505 Newquay to Padstow
All other trips will divert via Trevarrian and the B3276 between Newquay Airport and Mawgan Porth.
Passengers for St Mawgan Village will need to board/alight at Newquay Airport.
Passengers for Sun Haven Valley Holiday Park, The Park, Magic Cove, Marver and the usual bus stop at the pitch and putt in Mawgan Porth will need to board/alight outside or opposite Bettys Shop.
We apologise for the inconvenience caused by this change to our services, which are the result of scheduled road closures beyond our control.
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05/05/2013 - the 584/595 - Sunday Services return for the Summer
We are delighted to inform passengers that, as of 5th May 2013, Sunday services will return to the 584/595 for the Summer. Further enhancements to the weekday service will also introduced on 25th May 2013, giving extensive travel opportunities along the North Cornwall coast.
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04/05/2013 - the 572 - one journey unable to serve West Looe
Please note that, due to the May Fair taking place on Saturday 4th May 2013, the 572 service at 1038 will not be able to serve West Looe or Hannafore Point. Passengers are advised instead to board or alight at East Looe.
We apologise for the inconvenience caused by this change to our services, which are the result of scheduled road closures beyond our control.
We apologise for the inconvenience caused by this change to our services, which are the result of scheduled road closures beyond our control.
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