Service Updates

19 Service Changes 24/07/2026 12:22:34

From 20th August 2026

Changes to Service 4 to replace the former 19 Service from 20th August 2026

From 20th August 2026, Service 19 will be discontinued. However, the route will be covered by merging into Service 4.

Between Burton and Swadlincote:

• Between Burton and Stapenhill, Service 4 will be rerouted to serve Beaufort Rd, Grafton Rd, Violet Way in Brizlincote. Please note that the 4 service will operate along Beaufort Rd, Grafton Rd, Violet Way in the opposite direction to the 19. Therefore passengers will need to board the service on the opposite side of the road from 20th August.
• Between Stapenhill and Swadlincote, Service 4 will continue to operate the same existing route, serving Newhall High St.
• The AM and PM journeys to Midway & Woodville, will continue to operate using the same route between Swadlincote & Goseley Avenue, maintaining links to Robert Sutton School. 
• The Service 4 section between Burton and Swadlincote will operate an hourly Monday - Friday Service.
• Service 19 stops on Ashby Rd, Wood Ln, into Swadlincote are already covered by the existing 8 & 9 route which runs every 15 minutes.

Between Swadlincote and Ashby:

• Service 4 will be extended to provide an hourly Monday - Saturday service for the section of route between Swadlincote and Ashby.
• The extended service will follow the same route as the current 19 between Swadlincote and Ashby

Service 19C:

• There will be no changes to the 19C, this will continue with the current timetable and route, continuing to serve Robert Sutton School

Service 19A:

• There will be no changes to the 19A, this will continue with the current timetable and route, continuing to serve Mercia Park as normal

The new 4 timetable and an overview of the route can be downloaded here

These service changes are supported in partnership with East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) and Leicestershire County Council.

76 Services - Hurley to Piccadilly Disruption 15/05/2026 14:22:55

From 19th May until 5th August 2026

Due to a road closure, the 76 services will be unable to serve between Hurley, Wood End and Piccadilly from 19th May until 5th August 2026.

Service will operate as normal to Hurley, However passengers for Wood End and Piccadilly should change at Kingsbury onto a temporary shuttle bus service provided by Warwickshire County Council for the duration of the works.

The shuttle bus has been timed to connect conveniently with Diamond Bus Service times, however please note this shuttle service is not operated by Diamond Bus. The shuttle is provided free of charge, therefore additional tickets are not required when connecting onto the shuttle.

Please find the shuttle connections listed on the pdf download here

Timetable Changes & Diversions affecting Services 12, 12E & X12 10/07/2026 16:37:40

until mid-October 2026

Phase 2 A38 Northbound Slip Road Closure. From 05:00 8th April until mid-October 2026. 

The Streethay northbound slip road will remain closed from 8th April until October 2026.
Services 12, 12E & X12 towards Lichfield will operate normal line of route.
Services towards Burton will divert via Cappers Lane joining the A38 northbound at Swinfen Interchange and resuming normal routes from Fradley.

The temporary timetables for this phase can be found here: 

12 & 12E From 08/04/26
X12 From 08/04/26