LC15A and LC15B

Following changes to Arriva’s 28 service, the section of route between Ratby and Coalville will now be served in different ways to reflect lower customer demand. The services will be available from Tuesday 26th August 2025. Arriva changes can be viewed on their latest news page. 

LC15A will offer a fixed route, catering to schools and commuters, as well as onward journeys from Groby.

LC15B is a Demand Responsive Transport service, that residents can call up to book. 

LC15A – Fixed Commuter Provision 

The LC15A will be operated by Coalville Cabs and serve all stops in Bagworth, Botcheston, Thornton and Merry Lees.

It will be available Monday to Friday, term time ONLY, allowing people to travel to Groby (Brookvale Groby Learning Campus). Pick-up times* for the LC15ABagworth: 6.45am & 7.45amThornton 6.50am & 7.50amMerry Lees 6.55am & 7.55amBotcheston 7am & 8am

*Please note that pick up times are approximate and it is recommended that passengers arrive at stops 10 minutes early. 

The return times from Groby (stop opposite Woodbank Road) are at 3:20pm and 6:10pm.

Adult single fares will be £2.00 and child single fares will be £1. Free travel concession passes will be valid in accordance with current terms and conditions. 

LC15B – Demand Responsive Transport (DRT)

The LC15B will be operated by Coalville Cabs and serve all stops in Bagworth, Botcheston, Thornton and Merry Lees. 

This is a bookable service, operating Monday to Saturday, 7am-7pm. Passengers will need to call the booking phone number before 5pm the day before travel. 01530 833800

Passengers from the villages served can book to travel to Groby (Brookvale Groby Learning Campus), Glenfield (Near County Hall / Hospital) and Coalville (Memorial Square).

Adult single fares will be between £2.00 – £2.50 (dependant on destination) and child single fares will be 50% of that rate.

Free travel concession passes will be valid in accordance with current terms and conditions. See full details on the table below. 

Watch the short clip below to understand what a DRT is, and how it operates. 

LC15B Fares

To Groby To Glenfield To CoalvilleFrom Bagworth £2.00£2.50£2.00From Thornton £2.00£2.50£2.00From Merry Lees£2.00£2.00£2.50From Botcheston£2.00£2.00£2.50