Changes have been announced to bus services in Leamington Spa by Warwickshire County Council (WCC).

The new timetables will come into force on Saturday 30 August.

This program is part of a "broader, substantial investment" in public transport by WCC, following a £8.76 million grant funding from the Department for Transport.

Several services around Warwick Hospital will be adjusted to "provide better access".

Service 15 is being rerouted between Warwick and Leamington to serve Warwick Hospital, Portobello Bridge, and Rugby Road.

It is also being extended to reach Leamington Rail Station, Shires Retail Park, Warwick Gates East, Bishops Tachbrook, Lighthorne Heath, and Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) Gaydon. 

Service 14 (formerly 77D) will replace Service 15 on the section between Tachbrook Park Drive, Warwick Gates West, Warwick Technology Park, and Warwick Bus Station.

Additional early morning and evening journeys will run between Leamington Parade and Warwick Bus Station. 

Minor changes are to be made to the X16, X18A and 58 services.

Passengers are advised to check the relevant bus company websites for updated schedules before traveling. 

Cllr Jennifer Warren, portfolio holder for transport and highways, said: "We are thrilled to be rolling out these significant bus network improvements across Warwickshire.  

"These changes are a direct result of our commitment to providing a more reliable, efficient, and accessible public transport system for our communities.

"By improving key connections - especially with important destinations like Warwick Hospital - and enhancing the overall passenger experience, we are making it easier for people to choose the bus.

"This is a crucial step towards a more sustainable and well-connected Warwickshire, and we are dedicated to building on this momentum." 

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