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Stagecoach Bus Service Update: U1, U1A and U2

Stagecoach is introducing changes to bus services between the University of ÌÇÐÄTV and Leamington Spa.

• U1 will operate a revised route and timetable, extending to ÌÇÐÄTV Gates (Peabody Way / Randall Close) in both directions.
• A new U1A service will operate every 30 minutes between the University and Leamington Spa Hospital.
• Combined, U1 and U1A will run approximately every 15 minutes during weekday term time.
• U2 will be withdrawn and partly replaced by these changes.

Evenings and weekends: services will run every 30 minutes, with most daytime journeys extending to ÌÇÐÄTV Gates.

Stagecoach have said these changes are being introduced to improve reliability, particularly during peak times.

For full timetables and further information, please visit:

With the recent increase in fuel costs, we wanted to remind colleagues of the range of bus services available for travelling to and from campus.

Local services provide frequent and reliable links between the University and surrounding areas, including Coventry, Kenilworth and Leamington Spa. Several operators, such as National Express Coventry and Stagecoach, run direct routes connecting key locations including the city centre, rail stations and nearby towns.

Some key highlights include:

• Direct connections to Coventry, Kenilworth and Leamington Spa
• Services stopping at the main University bus interchange
• A variety of ticket options, including contactless and mobile payment
• Discounted termly, monthly and annual passes

We understand that bus travel may not be suitable or accessible for everyone. However, for those able to use these services, it can offer a more cost‑effective and sustainable way to commute. We encourage colleagues to review the available ticket options, as flexible or pay‑as‑you‑go choices may better suit individual travel patterns.

Full details of routes and timetables can be found on our website:

The Estates Abandoned Bikes initiative has reached an exciting milestone this month, with 94 bikes already collected and donated to charity.

It marks another strong step in an ongoing effort to make campus safer, tidier and more sustainable, while supporting meaningful social impact beyond the University.

Led by colleagues in Facilities Operations and the Building Fabric core team (known collectively as the Abandoned Bikes Team), the initiative tackles the growing number of unused and forgotten bikes across campus.

Routes 41 and 42, introduced as part of a two-year pilot, will stop operating from Friday 26 September 2025 due to low usage. To minimise disruption, the University has worked with National Express to introduce additional early morning journeys on existing routes, covering areas previously served by 41 and 42 and providing connections to campus.

Full details of the new and updated services are available [HERELink opens in a new window].

From Sunday 5th January 2025, there will be changes to services 2, 2A, 9S, 12X & 51.

2 Coventry - Cannon Park This service will be withdrawn. This service will be partially replaced by service 188 operated by Stagecoach.

2A Coventry - Westwood ÌÇÐÄTV Park This service will be withdrawn. This service will be partially replaced by service 188 operated by Stagecoach.

9S Green Lane - Coventry This service will continue on the same timetable until 11th April 2025.

12X Coventry - University of ÌÇÐÄTV The route will be extended to Canley via Westwood Student Accommodation. This extension will run every 30 minutes Monday to Sunday. Evening and Sunday journeys that already serve Canley will also operate via Westwood Student Accommodation. There will be some timetable changes due to this route extension.

51 Coventry - Chapelfields Sunday only journeys will be withdrawn.

More information can be found .