Charnwood Bus Services
The Charnwood bus services that are funded by the Council have been reviewed to create more travel opportunities for residents, and to support the wider network provided by bus operators.
Changes came into effect from Monday 17th March 2025, with further improvements and renumbering of some Loughborough town services on Monday 14th July 2025.
Changes came into effect from Monday 6th January 2025. Check the bus services in your area on our Routes and Maps page.
Your enhanced bus network
The changes set out in the Charnwood Network Review aim to enhance existing services with more direct routes as well as connecting timetabled services to other transport options to reach our goal for a multi-modal Leicestershire and encourage sustainable travel.
Changes introduced so far:
- A trial Sunday service on Centrebus 154 and Kinchbus 2
- Kinchbus 2 also benefits from trial evening journeys
All of services that are funded by Leicestershire County Council have timetables available to view and download from the Supported Services page.
Wider Charnwood district bus services
LC5: Thurmaston – Sileby – Loughborough
This service has been renumbered from Centrebus service 27. The service is operated by Centrebus.
Kinchbus 2: Loughborough – Quorn – Barrow upon Soar – Sileby
Enhancements include a Sunday timetable and additional evening journeys. The enhancements are funded by the Council’s BSIP grant and have been implemented on a trial basis to assess demand and monitor usage. Find out more on the Kinchbus website. From Monday 14th July, the service now runs hourly and has been re-routed in Loughborough to cover part of the previous route 13. This will also provide greater access to Great Central Railway.
Centrebus 154: Leicester – Loughborough
The council has enhanced the service to trial a Sunday timetable. The trial will measure passenger usage and benefit to the community. More information can be found on the Centrebus website.
Loughborough town centre bus services
LC16: Loughborough – Shepshed – Ashby
This service is convenient for Loughborough Shopping Centre, Medical Centre, Citizens Advice, Job Centre, and Leisure Complex. This service has been renumbered from the 129 and will be operated by Arriva.
Kinchbus 5: Ravensthorpe Drive – Town – Hazel Road Estate
Service 5 from Kinchbus will be re-routed to serve Haddon Way/Grange Park estate to improve access to Loughborough Town centre from the residential developments. This will replace the temporary 5a.
Kinchbus 12: Thorpe Acre – Town Centre – Shelthorpe
This service will have some minor routeing adjustments around Shelthorpe, linked to the changes to the 5, serving Atherstone Road.
Area guide with all services
Download Leicestershire Buses Charnwood Bus Guide
Download the Kinchbus Loughborough Bus Map or visit the Kinchbus Website.
Changing habits for a changing world
Upcoming events
Group Walks in July 2026
Wed 01 Jul - Fri 31 Jul
Welcome to our group walks programme for July. Walks are free to attend but places must…
FoxConnect Drop In
Fri 03 Jul
The FoxConnect Team will be visiting the Coffee & Chat morning to give residents the opportunity…
FoxConnect Drop In Session
Mon 06 Jul
The FoxConnect Team will be attending Heather Church Welcome Time to give residents the opportunity to:…
E-Bike Training
Mon 13 Jul
The course is designed around you and your individual requirements and experience - your instructors will…
FoxConnect Drop In
Wed 19 Aug
The FoxConnect Team will be attending Friends Welcome to give the community the opportunity to: •…