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North West Leicestershire Bus Services

The North West Leicestershire bus services that are funded by the Council have been reviewed to create more travel opportunities, offer links to local leisure and tourism, and improve access for onward travel connections.

Check the bus services in your area on our Routes and Maps page.  

Find out the updates for Arriva bus services in Coalville. 

 

Your enhanced bus network 

The changes set out in the North West Leicestershire Network Review provide more journey opportunities and increased access to local amenities and attractions. 

  • THREE new FoxConnect zones offering a flexible and bookable bus service for connections to key destinations like Coalville, Ibstock, Measham, Atherstone and Market Bosworth. 
  • Two redesigned bus services with reduced journey times and more direct routes. 
  • A NEW 1 year trial route LC6 connecting Coalville and Hinckley 

All of services that are funded by Leicestershire County Council have timetables available to view and download from the Supported Services page. 

 

North West Leicestershire Bus Services 

LC6: Coalville – Hinckley 

A NEW one-year trial route, operated by Centrebus, connecting Coalville and Hinckley. Free bus pass holders will be able to travel at no cost all day. 

LC12: Measham – Witherley 

This service has been renumbered from the previous service 7. The route has been redesigned to offer one return journey at a  fixed time to serve school and commuter passengers. The service will be operated by Arriva.

LC13: Coalville – Groby – Leicester 

Introducing a new service that will provide links to Glenfield Hospital, Brookvale Groby Learning Campus, and colleges in Leicester City. Serving settlements like Ratby, Botcheston, Merry Lees, Thornton and Bagworth.  

LC15: Coalville – Leicester 

This service has been renumbered from the previous service 125. This route is convenient for Coalville Town Centre, Bradgate Park, Leicester Shopping Centre, Leicester College and offers a link to Leicester Bus and Railway Station for onward travel. The LC15 will be operated by Arriva. 

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.

 

North West Leicestershire FoxConnect 

THREE NEW ZONES across North West Leicestershire will be served by an on-demand bus service FoxConnect. This service will operate Monday – Saturday, 06:00 – 19:30, and can be booked via an app or the call centre. It will be FREE to use for the first month, so hop on board! 

Find out more about this service including zone maps and lists of settlements that are served, links to download the app as well as helpful features when using the app to help you book your journey on the North West FoxConnect Page. 

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Contact details


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choosehowyoumove@leics.gov.uk

01163057233

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…

12:00am - 11:59pm Free

FoxConnect Drop In

Fri 03 Jul

The FoxConnect Team will be visiting the Coffee & Chat morning to give residents the opportunity…

10:30am - 12:00pm St Peter's Church, Main Street, Tilton on the Hill Leicester, LE7 9LB FREE

FoxConnect Drop In Session

Mon 06 Jul

The FoxConnect Team will be attending Heather Church Welcome Time to give residents the opportunity to:…

2:00pm - 3:00pm St John the Baptist Church, Main St, Heather, Coalville LE67 2QP FREE

E-Bike Training

Mon 13 Jul

The course is designed around you and your individual requirements and experience - your instructors will…

1:00pm - 3:00pm County Hall Overflow Car Park Free Requires booking

FoxConnect Drop In

Wed 19 Aug

The FoxConnect Team will be attending Friends Welcome to give the community the opportunity to: •…

11:00am - 2:00pm 1620s House, Manor Road, Donington le Heath, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 2FW FREE

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