Bo'ness Community Bus
Bo'ness Community Bus
Bo'ness Community Bus
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We run a scheduled bus service from Waterloo Place in Edinburgh, to Blackness Castle, Bo'ness Steam Railway, Kinneil Estate, The Hippodrome Cinema. We also welcome private tours in which we could include Outlander locations such as Blackness Castle, Bo'ness Railway, Linlithgow Palace and Callendar House additional options are the Falkirk Wheel and Kelpies. We are listed on Visit Scotland website.
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ScarlettIsMyStarbucksName
Edinburgh, UK65 contributions
Oct 2019
I didn't know about the backstory of the Bo'ness Community Bus before I rode on it but I think it's amazing what caring people can do for their local area when they see a need that isn't being met because the 'big guys' see no profit in it. The service was fast, clean, and reasonably priced; it also came with a great conversation with the driver as I was the only passenger for a large stretch of the journey from Blackness to Linlithgow. It saved me a cab ride and gave me good feeling to support a project that supports its community. It doesn't run as frequently as a city bus but it gets the job done.
Written 21 October 2019
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HelenaWhite
Shropshire, UK83 contributions
Oct 2019
We took this bus from Haymarket Edinburgh to the Bo'ness Scottish Railway. It was very efficient arrived on time and the drivers are very friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend using this service.
Written 7 October 2019
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Granny Pants
Bo'ness, UK36 contributions
Aug 2019 • Family
They took the bus from Boness bus station to Princes Street so they could experience the festival. Their driver was super friendly and helpful going out of his way to provide cheerful & helpful advice. As the bus went via Blackness Mum felt that it was a lovely scenic trip and she saw far more than she wouldve if they'd driven. It also helped that there was a super offer on with children travelling free with fare paying adults/concessions. They are excited for their next trip!
Written 20 August 2019
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20 contributions
Aug 2019
another great trip on the Bo'ness Community Bus today. Such a friendly service and right on time. It’s an asset to the town and the drivers are always really courteous. I travelled with my son, daughter in law and grandchildren. Children go free with an adult during the summer school holidays.....great idea, especially during the Edinburgh Festival
Written 6 August 2019
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Heather A
Clackmannanshire, UK28 contributions
Aug 2019 • Solo
I went into Edinburgh for a whisky tasting. I had not booked but was able to get on and purchase my return ticket. I asked the driver where to get back on and he showed me. He was very helpful and friendly. I have been recommending to everyone.
Written 3 August 2019
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JP R
Edinburgh, UK62 contributions
Aug 2019 • Solo
I use the Bo'ness Community Bus at least once a week, sometimes two or three times. I have been using this service since it first started out, when it replaced the old X19 service.
I have always known it to be a highly reliable service. The drivers are all pleasant and friendly, plus accommodating too.
I have always known it to be a highly reliable service. The drivers are all pleasant and friendly, plus accommodating too.
Written 2 August 2019
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danny m
Bo'ness, UK1 contribution
Jul 2019 • Friends
despite it being run as a public bus its very much not if you want picked up from a bus its time tabled to stop at you have to book pointless complaining it just gets the whatever treatment and excuses the mini buses are not wheel chair or buggy friendly and if you struggle with mobility forget it
Written 29 July 2019
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Hello Danny
We are a public service and run very much to our timetable, in fact we are renowned for our reliability.
In your case the bus did stop at place and time stated on the Timetable. (This is recorded on Ticketer).
While booking is not a requirement for using our service, one of the reasons we recommend booking is that some of our passengers may have difficulties drawing the driver’s attention when at the stop and the driver can be made aware of this and look out for them.
We recognise that our vehicles are not equipped for Wheelchair access this is something we intend to rectify with the procurement of our next vehicle. We do however make every attempt to accommodate disabled passengers and regularly carry passengers with folding wheelchairs and buggies.
In addition we carry many passengers with disabled concession cards some with carers who advise us when they intend travelling. We are sorry you had a bad experience and if you contact us, we will ensure that this is rectified on any future travel.
Rab Jeffery (Secretary)
Written 30 July 2019
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Maria M
5 contributions
Jul 2019 • Solo
I would be lost without the C19, it gets me to work Mon to Fri. It is reliable and on time, you know you can trust this bus to deliver. A lovely clean bus and very helpful drivers.
Written 16 July 2019
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Hazel S
1 contribution
Jul 2019 • Solo
This is an excellent service.
Nice friendly and helpful driver.
So much quicker than getting a train then bus.
So much cheaper than driving abd having to pay the expensive parking charges in Edinburgh.
Nice clean well kept bus, not like some alternative services I have used in the past couple of years.
I will definitely be using this service from now on.
Highly recommended.
Nice friendly and helpful driver.
So much quicker than getting a train then bus.
So much cheaper than driving abd having to pay the expensive parking charges in Edinburgh.
Nice clean well kept bus, not like some alternative services I have used in the past couple of years.
I will definitely be using this service from now on.
Highly recommended.
Written 8 July 2019
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Sailwidow
Edinburgh, UK6 contributions
May 2019 • Family
This is a great transport service from Edinburgh to Blackness/Blackness to Edinburgh (as well as to Bo'ness). The 15C castle at Blackness is amazing and sits on the shore of the Firth of Forth. Scenes from Outlander were filmed there and there are wonderful walks in both directions along the shoreline (part of the John Muir Way).
Friendly and helpful drivers and locals on the bus.
Friendly and helpful drivers and locals on the bus.
Written 15 May 2019
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