PH0000135.013 [43] Royal Parade. Milehouse. St Budeaux. Ernesettle 

[50] [50A]

15 April 2002

PH0000135/13PLYMOUTH CITYBUS LTD[50], PLYMOUTH Royal Parade, , DERRIFORD HospitalReceived: 15-Apr-2002Effective: 15-Apr-2002Accepted: 15-Apr-2002Variation:0. ,  

28 March 2004

PH0000135/13PLYMOUTH CITYBUS LTD[50], PLYMOUTH Royal Parade, , DERRIFORD HospitalReceived: 15-Dec-2003Effective: 28-Mar-2004Accepted: 15-Dec-2003Variation:1. N & P:  NP2232, 3.3 Applications to Vary Existing Services Daily Service

29 May 2005

PH0000135/13PLYMOUTH CITYBUS LTD[50 50A], PLYMOUTH Royal Parade, , DERRIFORD HospitalReceived: 23-May-2005Effective: 29-May-2005Accepted: 23-May-2005Variation:3. N & P:  NP2270, 3.4 Applications to Vary Existing Services Granted Under Short Notice "Daily ServiceVERY SLIGHT CHANGE TO THE 0815 SERVICE GO TO ROYAL PARADEWHICH IS TO LEAVE AT 0812 WITH EXTRA TIME TO IMPROVE RELIABILITY"

28 May 2006

PH0000135/13PLYMOUTH CITYBUS LTD[50 50A], PLYMOUTH Royal Parade, , DERRIFORD HospitalReceived: 28-Mar-2006Effective: 28-May-2006Accepted: 28-Mar-2006Variation:4. ,  "Daily Service

27 May 2007

PH0000135/13PLYMOUTH CITYBUS LTD[50 50A], PLYMOUTH Royal Parade, , DERRIFORD HospitalReceived: 29-Mar-2007Effective: 27-May-2007Accepted: 29-Mar-2007Variation:5. ,  Revise route/stopping arrangements/timetableService 50 With the increased journey times being provided to other services and to improve the reliability of the morning peak service 28B there is a need to retime the 07:40 Service 50 from Royal Parade to depart 07:30 instead.

23 November 2008

PH0000135/13PLYMOUTH CITYBUS LTD[50 50A], PLYMOUTH Royal Parade, , DERRIFORD HospitalReceived: 22-Oct-2008Effective: 23-Nov-2008Accepted: 22-Oct-2008Variation:6. ,  Vary route/timetable

14 June 2009

PH0000135/13PLYMOUTH CITYBUS LTD[50 50A], PLYMOUTH Royal Parade, , DERRIFORD HospitalReceived: 17-Apr-2009Effective: 14-Jun-2009Accepted: 17-Apr-2009Variation:7. ,  Service 50A change of route on appraoch to city centreTo amend Route and Timetable.: 

06 June 2010

PH0000135/13PLYMOUTH CITYBUS LTD[50], PLYMOUTH Royal Parade, , DERRIFORD HospitalReceived: 06-Apr-2010Effective: 06-Jun-2010Accepted: 06-Apr-2010Variation:8. ,  Evening and Sunday service 50A to be replaced by service 50To amend Timetable.: Service 50A is to be replaced with Service 50 and as such will no longer operate into Cattedown evenings and Sundays. (This is due to the closure of the bridge of Gydinia Way on Elliot Road) Once the works are completed then a review of the Service 45/A and the Service 50 will take place to see if a return to Cattedown Elliott Road is viable

25 July 2010

PH0000135/13PLYMOUTH CITYBUS LTD[50], PLYMOUTH Royal Parade, , DERRIFORD HospitalReceived: 28-May-2010Effective: 25-Jul-2010Accepted: 28-May-2010Variation:9. ,  Vary route/timetableTo amend Route and Timetable.: This service has been facing increasing pressure and as a result struggles to maintain time especially during busy times. Therefore to improve the overall reliability of the service it is to be withdrawn from Keswick Crescent (for alternative services to Keswick Crescent please see the new service 46 and 47). 
PH0000135/13PLYMOUTH CITYBUS LTD[50], PLYMOUTH Royal Parade, , DERRIFORD HospitalReceived: 25-Jun-2010Effective: 25-Jul-2010Accepted: 25-Jun-2010Variation:10. ,  Vary route/timetableTo amend Route and Timetable.: Updated: The successful delivery of the Gydnia Way road improvement scheme together with improved residential parking may see the service return in the not too distant future. As the road works in Prince Rock have not caused as much delay as expected we have decided to leave the service 50 operating through Keswick Crescent for a six month trial during which time we hope to see major improvements to the parking situation around the crescent Thank you for the feedback

05 September 2010

PH0000135/13PLYMOUTH CITYBUS LTD[50], PLYMOUTH Royal Parade, , DERRIFORD HospitalReceived: 05-Jul-2010Effective: 05-Sep-2010Accepted: 05-Jul-2010Variation:11. ,  Vary timetable.To amend Timetable.: SUNDAYS: This service is to be increased in frequency from hourly to every 30 minutes with services operating from the City Centre from 08:20 then from 17:20 the service is to operate hourly with the last departure being 22:20. Services from Derriford are to commence from 07:53 then every 30 minutes, from 17:53 the service is to operate hourly with the last departure being 21:53.

18 December 2010

24 April 2011

PH0000135.013PLYMOUTH CITYBUS LTD[50], PLYMOUTH Royal Parade, , DERRIFORD HospitalEffective: 24-Apr-2011Variation:12To amend Timetable.Vary timetable.. 

11 November 2012

PH0000135.013PLYMOUTH CITYBUS LTD[50], PLYMOUTH Royal Parade, , DERRIFORD HospitalEffective: 11-Nov-2012Variation:13To amend Route and Timetable.Re timing of route to improve reliablity. This Service has been retimed to improve reliability. Service 50 will continue to operate every 15 minutes although this new timetable will extend that frequency over more of the day. The ability to stay on the service 50 bus as a through link between Derriford and Transit Way on Service 61 and Service 62 will no longer be possible.

05 MAY 2013

PH0000135/13 PLYMOUTH CITYBUS LTD, MILEHOUSE, MILEHOUSE ROAD , PLYMOUTH PL3 4AA, GB Operating between PLYMOUTH Royal Parade and DERRIFORD Hospital given service number 50 effective from 05-May-2013. To amend Timetable.Minor change to journey times within the route to improve the overall pacing of the service.

23 NOV 2014

PH0000135/13 - PLYMOUTH CITYBUS LTD, MILEHOUSE, MILEHOUSE ROAD, PLYMOUTH, PL3 4AA Variation Accepted: Operating between PLYMOUTH Royal Parade and DERRIFORD Hospitalgiven service number 50 effective from 23-Nov-2014. To amend Route and Timetable.Route Changes: Service to be withdrawn from Charles Street and Mayflower Street and will instead operate from Exeter Street to Royal Parade via Exeter Street Viaduct and St Andrews CrossTime and Frequency changes: No changes to the frequency with journeys from the City Centre generally operating 8 minutes later than current and departing 5 minutes earlier than current from Derriford Hospital with buses providing through journeys to Western Approach, Milehouse and St Budeaux on the Service 43 Sunday to Saturday with through fares available.

12 APR 2015

PH0000135/13 PLYMOUTH CITYBUS LTD,MILEHOUSE, MILEHOUSE ROAD , PLYMOUTH PL3 4AA Operating between PLYMOUTH Royal Parade and DERRIFORD Hospital given service number 50 effective from 12Apr2015. To amend Route and Timetable.New cross city route, current 43 and 50 combined Revised running times. Current 43 / 50 route to be run by new double deck buses, currently on order

30 AUG 2015

PH0000135/13 - PLYMOUTH CITYBUS LTD, MILEHOUSE, MILEHOUSE ROAD, PLYMOUTH, PL3 4AA Variation Accepted: Operating between Derriford Hospital and Ernsettle given service number 50 effective from 30-Aug-2015. To amend Timetable.Retimed to address issues raised by drivers. Introduction of brand new Enviro 400 buses in YellowFlash livery from 1stSeptember

01 September 2015

31 JAN 2016

PH0000135/13 -PLYMOUTH CITYBUS LTD, MILEHOUSE, MILEHOUSE ROAD, PLYMOUTH, PL3 4AA Variation Accepted by SN: Operating between Derriford Hospital and Ernsettle given service number 50 effective from 31-Jan-2016. To amend Timetable.Monday to Friday services have been re-timed to address traffic congestion issues 

04 SEP 2016

PH0000135/13 PLYMOUTH CITYBUS LTD,MILEHOUSE, MILEHOUSE ROAD , PLYMOUTH PL3 4AA Operating between PLYMOUTH Royal Parade and DERRIFORD Hospital given service number 50 effective from 12Apr2015. To amend Route and Timetable.43 – This will replace the current service 50 section between City Centre to Ernesettle only. This has been done so that we can increase the frequency in the Ernesettle area. Newer buses will be arriving for this route soon

03 JAN 2017

PH0000135/13 - PLYMOUTH CITYBUS LTD, MILEHOUSE, MILEHOUSE ROAD, PLYMOUTH, PL3 4AA Variation Accepted: Operating between Plymouth, Royal Parade and Ernsettle given service number 43 effective from 01-Jan-2017. To amend Timetable..this service will be rebranded as the Orange Flash with the introduction of 5 gas powered buses. The timetable will be amended with departures every 15 minutes. 

 25 JUL 2017


Plymouth Citybus 702AU62DWGMAN EcoCity25-Jul-17City Centre PlymouthOrange Flash. City Centre St Budeaux Ernesettle Route-43

03 DEC 2017

Licence: PH0000135.013Operator: PLYMOUTH CITYBUS LTDAddress: MILEHOUSE ROAD, MILEHOUSE, PLYMOUTH, PL3 4AA, GBRoute Number: 43Start Point: Plymouth, Royal ParadeVia: Milehouse, St BudeauxEnd Point: Plymouth, Royal ParadeOther Details: Revised timetableReceived: 06-Oct-17Effective: 03-Dec-17Accepted: 10-Oct-17End Date: 00-Jan-00Event Type: Variation applicationsN & P: 2619c: Applications to Vary Existing Services (3.3)Initial Published: DT073CFinal Published: DCT078Monday to Saturday evening services re timed by 15 minutes to improve connections at St Budeaux with services 21 21A to and from Devonport to meet passenger requests and to improve reliability 

02 SEP 2018

Licence: PH0000135.013Operator: PLYMOUTH CITYBUS LTDAddress: MILEHOUSE ROAD, MILEHOUSE, PLYMOUTH, PL3 4AA, GBRoute Number: 43 (43)Start Point: City CentreVia: Milehouse, St BudeauxEnd Point: City CentreOther Details: Timetable revised to improve pacingReceived: 13-Jul-2018Effective: 02-Sep-2018Accepted: 17-Jul-2018No end dateEvent Type: Variation applicationsN & P:  NP2657N & P Section: 3.3 Applications to Vary Existing ServicesEvent Description:  Variation AcceptedFinal Published: DCT117VOSA: PH0000135/13Monday to Friday, adjustment to the morning and afternoon peaks to improve reliability. Sunday and Bank Holiday, times revised to improve reliability.

02 DEC 2018

Licence: PH0000135.013Operator: PLYMOUTH CITYBUS LTDAddress: MILEHOUSE ROAD, MILEHOUSE, PLYMOUTH, PL3 4AA, GBRoute Number: 43 (43)Start Point: City CentreVia: Milehouse, St BudeauxEnd Point: City CentreOther Details: Revise running times. Increase frequency on Bank HolidaysReceived: 18-Oct-2018Effective: 02-Dec-2018Accepted: 23-Oct-2018No end dateEvent Type: Variation applicationsN & P:  NP2672N & P Section: 3.3 Applications to Vary Existing ServicesEvent Description:  Variation AcceptedFinal Published: DCT130VOSA: PH0000135/13

26 MAY 2019

Licence: PH0000135.013Operator: PLYMOUTH CITYBUS LTDAddress: MILEHOUSE ROAD, MILEHOUSE, PLYMOUTH, PL3 4AA, GBRoute Number: 43Start Point: City CentreVia: Milehouse, St BudeauxEnd Point: City CentreOther Details: Monday to Saturday reduce daytime frequency to every 20 minutes & revise Bank Holiday timetableReceived: 02-Apr-2019Effective: 26-May-2019Accepted: 04-Apr-2019No end dateEvent Type: Variation applicationsN & P:  NP2694N & P Section: 3.3 Applications to Vary Existing ServicesEvent Description:  Variation AcceptedFinal Published: DCT155VOSA: PH0000135/13Service 43: This service will now operate a revised timetable, to a frequency of every 20 minutes. The enhanced Bank Holiday service is withdrawn (see service 50/51)

23 FEB 2020

Licence: PH0000135.013Operator: PLYMOUTH CITYBUS LTDAddress: MILEHOUSE ROAD, MILEHOUSE, PLYMOUTH, PL3 4AA, GBRoute Number: 43Start Point: City CentreVia: Milehouse, St BudeauxEnd Point: City CentreOther Details: Running time adjustmentsReceived: 09-Jan-2020Effective: 23-Feb-2020Accepted: 10-Jan-2020No end dateEvent Type: Variation applicationsN & P:  NP2734N & P Section: 3.3 Applications to Vary Existing ServicesEvent Description:  Variation AcceptedVOSA: PH0000135/13This service will receive some minor revisions throughout the day to improve reliability 

03 MAY 2020


Licence: PH0000135.013Operator: PLYMOUTH CITYBUS LTDAddress: MILEHOUSE ROAD, MILEHOUSE, PLYMOUTH, PL3 4AA, GBRoute Number: 43 (43)Start Point: City CentreVia: Milehouse, St BudeauxEnd Point: City CentreCOVID 19 Emergency Timetable

31 MAY 2020


Licence: PH0000135.013Operator: PLYMOUTH CITYBUS LTDAddress: MILEHOUSE ROAD, MILEHOUSE, PLYMOUTH, PL3 4AA, GBRoute Number: 43 (43)Start Point: City CentreVia: Milehouse, St BudeauxEnd Point: City CentreThis service will operate up to every 20 minutes Monday to Friday, and every 30 minutes Saturday and Sunday.

31 AUG 2020


Licence: PH0000135.013Operator: PLYMOUTH CITYBUS LTDAddress: MILEHOUSE ROAD, MILEHOUSE, PLYMOUTH, PL3 4AA, GBRoute Number: 43Start Point: City CentreVia: Milehouse, St BudeauxEnd Point: City CentreOther Details: Revised timetableReceived: 19-Jul-2020Effective: 30-Aug-2020Accepted: 18-Aug-2020No end dateEvent Type: Variation applicationsN & P:  NP2764N & P Section: 3.3 Applications to Vary Existing ServicesEvent Description:  Variation AcceptedVOSA: PH0000135/13

01 NOV 2020


Licence: PH0000135.013Operator: PLYMOUTH CITYBUS LTDAddress: MILEHOUSE ROAD, MILEHOUSE, PLYMOUTH, PL3 4AA, GBRoute Number: 43Start Point: City CentreVia: Milehouse, St BudeauxEnd Point: City CentreOther Details: Temporary timetable variation due to CoronavirusReceived: 19-Oct-2020Effective: 01-Nov-2020Accepted: 27-Oct-2020End Date: 04-Jan-2021Event Type: Variation applicationsN & P:  0N & P Section: 0Event Description:  Variation Accepted by SNVOSA: PH0000135/1343 - Evening journeys will now operate a half hourly service on Saturdays to provide a service to and from St Budeaux and Victoria Road.

31 January 2021

PH0000135/13PLYMOUTH CITYBUS LTD[43], City Centre, Milehouse, St Budeaux, City CentreReceived: 22-Jan-2021Effective: 31-Jan-2021Accepted: 29-Jan-2021Variation:34. N & P:  NP2789, 3.4 Applications to Vary Existing Services Granted Under Short Notice Temporary timetable variation due to Covid-19 national lockdown

05 September 2021

PH0000135/13PLYMOUTH CITYBUS LTD[43], City Centre, Milehouse, St Budeaux, City CentreReceived: 22-Jul-2021Effective: 05-Sep-2021Accepted: 27-Aug-2021Variation:35. N & P:  NP2819, 3.3 Applications to Vary Existing Services Repaced to improve reliability

24 October 2021

PH0000135/13PLYMOUTH CITYBUS LTD[43], City Centre, Milehouse, St Budeaux, City CentreReceived: 18-Oct-2021Effective: 24-Oct-2021Accepted: 28-Oct-2021"Variation:36. N & P:  NP2828, 3.4 Applications to Vary Existing Services Granted Under Short Notice (T001540T001541)"Covid related: reduced service over hafl term week

04 September 2022

PH0000135/13PLYMOUTH CITYBUS LTD[43], City Centre, Milehouse, St Budeaux, City CentreReceived: 22-Jul-2022Effective: 04-Sep-2022Accepted: 12-Aug-2022Variation:37. N & P:  NP2869, 3.3 Applications to Vary Existing Services (T001961)Retiming to ease traffic congestion.Variation Accepted: 

03 September 2023

PH0000135.013PLYMOUTH CITYBUS LTD[43], City Centre, Milehouse, St Budeaux, City CentreEffective: 03-Sep-2023Variation:38Variation AcceptedNP2919: 3.3 Applications to Vary Existing ServicesRetime to improve  reliability. Record updated: 02 September 2023

14 April 2024

PH0000135.013PLYMOUTH CITYBUS LTD[43], City Centre, Milehouse, St Budeaux, City CentreEffective: 14-Apr-2024Variation:39Variation AcceptedNP2952: 3.3 Applications to Vary Existing Services"Weekday afternoon frequency reduced to every 30 minutes to fund increased running time for congestion & additional running time on Saturdays. Minor timing changes to maintain headway with services 50/51. Large revisions to times on weekday afternoons to improve timekeeping.Revised timetable on a Saturday daytime"Record updated: 23 March 2024