Service Updates
Current 12 and 12E Services extended until February 2027 22/09/2026 16:54:51
until February 2027
Following a period of public consultation on the future of the 12 and 12E services, we are pleased to confirm that Diamond will continue to operate both services in their current format until February 2027.
As previously reported, the sections through both Yoxall and Kings Bromley suffer with low patronage, however proposals to remove these sections met with concern from these communities about losing this link. We received over 250 responses to our Public Consultation Survey, with people in the local community giving their feedback regarding their current use of the service and how the proposed changes would affect them.
Last week, management from Diamond Bus and Rotala had the opportunity to discuss the survey results with local MP, Dave Robertson . The meeting was a very positive discussion with the agreement that we would work together along with Staffordshire County Council and other local stakeholders to find viable solutions for its long-term operation.
We are pleased to confirm that Service 12 and 12E will continue in its current format until February 2027, while those solutions are sought. We understand how important these services are to some residents, particularly those who rely on the bus to get to work, appointments, shops and other local services and we would encourage the local community to take the opportunity of this extended period to support and use the service regularly, so that more sustainable patronage can be achieved.
Burton Statutes Fair 2026 21/09/2026 12:52:15
From 16:00 Saturday 3rd until 04:00 Wednesday 7th October
During Burton Statutes Fair, bus stops on New Street, Lichfield Street and the bus-only part of High Street will not be in use.
Stops shown below are where buses will Pick Up from. Buses may drop off at different points when arriving into Burton.
Buses also stop at Burton Railway Station or Bargates if part of their usual route.
See bus stop arrangement here
New 18A Service 10/08/2026 13:30:04
From 22nd August 2026
From 22nd August, Saturday 18 Services will be renumbered to 18A and will be rerouted to additionally serve Brizlincote - Beaufort Rd, Grafton Rd & Violet Way.
Monday to Friday 18 services will remain unchanged and will continue to operate the usual route.
The new timetable can be found here
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.
Timetable Changes & Diversions affecting Services 12, 12E & X12 22/09/2026 16:51:15
Extended until April 2027
Phase 2 A38 Northbound Slip Road Closure. From 05:00 8th April 2026 Extended until April 2027.
The Streethay northbound slip road will remain closed until April 2027.
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