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Pencaitland 113 bus to Edinburgh gets new timetable

The No. 113 bus, run by a wholly owned subsidiary of Lothian Buses, is set to introduce a new timetable from the end of October.

Come the end of the month a new bus timetable is being introduced on the 113 route to/from Pencaitland
Come the end of October a new bus timetable is being introduced on the 113 route to/from Pencaitland
Coming into operation on Sunday 28 October, the effect will be immediate. The entire Sunday timetable is to be changed.

It will still be an hourly service but leaving Pencaitland at 52 minutes past the hour rather than the current 40 minutes past. On the 113’s return route from the Western General Hospital it will depart at 27 minutes past the hour instead of 9 minutes past. All Sunday bus users will need to check because there are other detailed changes too.

The most significant change will be an extra early morning departure at 6am from Pencaitland from Monday to Friday.

The existing first service will be re-timed from 6.35am to 6.30am, with the 7am and 7.25am departures staying as they are, thus making a 30 min interval business service. The evening services back from Edinburgh are more or less unchanged but with the irregular gaps around 8.20pm evened out. However, there are important differences in the detail. In the early evening buses will continue to and from the Western General Hospital for an extra hour, after which buses will use the West End; most likely Charlotte Square rather than Hanover Street as the city Centre terminus.

For the bus enthusiasts out there, the Double Deckers are to be replaced by new Singles (photo) with additional seats on the Musselburgh to Edinburgh section provided by extra No. 44s to relieve the pressure on the Singles.

Our thanks to Barry Hutton for providing the information in this update.


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113 Bus gets re-routed from this weekend

The 113 Bus is being rerouted from this weekend
The 113 Bus is being rerouted from this weekend
The 113 East Lothian Bus, a wholly owned subsidiary of Lothian Bus, is to be re-routed from this weekend.

It will go direct from Meadowbank to Princes St via Regent Road which means it will go past the old St. Andrews House and into Waterloo Place. In practice this will mean hat it will no longer serve the stops along London Road between Easter Road and the Elm Row roundabout.

Coming back to Pencaitland, it will stop outside Jenners and then at a new stop on Waterloo Place. After that it will go directly towards Meadowbank.

Remember to keep updated by checking the East Lothian Buses website. You can view a PDF of the timetable for the 113 route here.

Our thanks to local man and self professed ‘bus nerd’ Barry Hutton for the information.

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East Lothian’s Library Bus service in Pencaitland

Were you aware that East Lothian’s library service includes a mobile bus? The bus visits the village every week with different destinations.

Depending on the week, you’ll find the bus in Pencaitland at the following locations and times:

Pencaitland regularly receives visits from East Lothian's Library Bus
Pencaitland regularly receives visits from East Lothian's Library Bus

WEEK 1 (Tuesday)

Limekilns 4.00 – 4.15
The Glebe 4.15 – 4.30
The Green 4.30 – 4.55
Lamberton Court 5.30 – 6.00
Queen’s Drive 6.05 – 6.30
The Cross 6.30 – 6.55
Vinefields 7.00 – 7.20

WEEK 2 (Tuesday)

Limekilns 4.00 – 4.15
The Glebe 4.15 – 4.30
The Green 4.30 – 4.55
Lamberton Court 5.30 – 6.00
Queen’s Drive 6.00 – 6.30
The Cross 6.30 – 6.55
Vinefields 7.00 – 7.20

WEEK 2 (Friday)

Vinefields 9.25 – 9.40
Pencaitland Nursery 9.45 – 10.15
The Green 10.20 – 10.45
Lamberton Court 11.00 – 11.15
The Cross 11.45 – 11.55

In addition to the stops listed above, the library service also offers a Housebound Service to those with limited mobility. Once you have given your preferences the Library Bus team will drop off and pick up books direct to your home..

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First buses changes fares

The Community Council recently received notice from Paul Thomas, the MD for First Scotland East Ltd., on the issue of bus fare changes. These have been in operation since the start of April 2011 and you can find details on the First Group website.

First Group changes prices on bus routes in East Lothian
As Paul Thomas explains, “We know no one likes it when fares go up and it is not a decision we take lightly – that is why we have worked to keep as many fares as possible at current levels.” He adds, “Like many businesses across the country, we are not immune to the realities of the unprecedented economic and operational environment we are currently working in. We have a duty to ensure we secure the future stability, sustainability and development of our business, which is vitally important for the local economy.

For anyone needing further information, the customer services line is 08708 72 72 71 which operated Monday to Friday, from 8am to 5pm.

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“Anger at bus service cuts in East Lothian” – East Lothian News.

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Gifford circle bus route ending

It seems that Prentice Coaches are winding up the Gifford Circle route after May 14th this year. Further information can be found on the Prentice website.