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LC15A and LC15B

LC15A and LC15B

Following changes to Arriva’s 28 service, the section of route between Ratby and Coalville will now be served in different ways. Arriva service changes can be viewed on their latest news page.

The replacement services launched on Tuesday 26th August 2025:

LC15A offers a fixed route catering to schools and commuters

LC15B is a Demand Responsive Transport service that residents can call up to book.

LC15A – Fixed Commuter Provision

The LC15A will be operated by Coalville Cabs and serve all stops in Bagworth, Botcheston, Thornton and Merry Lees.

It will be available Monday to Friday, term time ONLY allowing people to travel to Groby (Brookvale Groby Learning Campus).

*Pick-up times for the LC15A**
Bagworth: 6.45am & 7.45am	Thornton 6.50am & 7.50am
Merry Lees 6.55am & 7.55am	Botcheston 7am & 8am

*Please note that pick up times are approximate and it is recommended that passengers arrive at stops 10 minutes early.

The return times from Groby (stop opposite Woodbank Road) are at 3:20pm and 6:10pm.

Adult single fares will be £2.00 and child single fares will be £1. Free travel concession passes will be valid in accordance with current terms and conditions.

LC15B – Demand Responsive Transport (DRT)

The LC15B will be operated by Coalville Cabs and serve all stops in Bagworth, Botcheston, Thornton and Merry Lees.

This is a bookable service, operating Monday to Saturday, 6:30am-7pm. Passengers will need to call the booking phone number 01530 833800 by 5pm on the day before travel.

Passengers can book to travel to Coalville (for Memorial Square) or to Groby Village and Glenfield (for County Hall and Glenfield Hospital) to connect with Arriva, Centrebus and First Bus services for onward travel to Leicester.

Adult single fares will be between £2.00 – £2.50 (depending on destination) and Child single fares will be 50% of that rate. Free travel concession passes will be valid in accordance with current terms and conditions. See full details on the table below.

Watch the short clip below to understand what a DRT service is and how it operates.

LC15B Fares

	To Groby	To Glenfield	To Coalville
From Bagworth	£2.00	£2.50	£2.00
From Thornton	£2.00	£2.50	£2.00
From Merry Lees	£2.00	£2.00	£2.50
From Botcheston	£2.00	£2.00	£2.50