Edinburgh - Glentress Transport SOLVED!

D8GRA

Hello Cyclists,

The non-existent public transport link from Edinburgh to Glentress is now solved. A pilot shuttle will be running from Edinburgh – Glentress commencing at 10 a.m. continuing right through to 4 p.m. on a Saturday and Sunday.

The fee is £10 return; this includes bicycle carriage (Cash Only).
Below is the Timetable.

EDINBURGH GLENTRESS
1000 1100
1200 1300
1400 1500

GLENTRESS EDINBURGH
1105 1200
1305 1400
1505/1700 1600/1800
Meeting point in Edinburgh will be St Andrews Square bus station, outside Harvey Nichols.

Glentress has trails to suit all and bike hire facilities, for more go to http://thehubintheforest.co.uk/, the website will also tell you about other trails nearby.

To book your space please call 07803 087164, you can also reserve your space via text to the same number stating:
NAME
ONE-WAY/RETURN
BIKE/NO BIKE

militantmandy

Did this happen? Still going? Will have to give it a try if so!

D8GRA

Yes it still does happen. Weekends only at the moment. If you would like to reserve your place just text the number or email dograa@mac.com with number of people and when you would like to leave and date.

counterculture

this is a great idea!!!! ill be making use of this in the very near future.

how man passengers would the bus take, if there was enough passengers that pre-booked would you consider a midweek run???

an_original_name

can i ask how is this service is actually going to work? e.g, do bikes go in the same vehicle as passengers or is it 2 separate vehicles? what is the bike transportation part like (e.g, is it a purpose built trailer with secure fastenings for each bike? an old furniture removal lorry or big van? a purposely modified bus with space in the main cabin for bikes with the passengers?)

do you offer some kind of open return so you can go to glentress on saturday morning, come back on sunday evening, all on one ticket? and does the service go to/from innerleithen as well?


don't get me wrong, i think its a great idea which i would probably use. I'm just trying to get an idea of how it is actually run etc.

D8GRA

Hi, as this is a pilot shuttle, currently it will be one vehicle with secure rack for the bikes. Passengers ride in same vehicle as their bikes. Open return can be considered subject to demand. Currently we are flexible with our arrangements due to understanding our travellers needs.

D8GRA

A mid-week run could be considered depending on numbers. Minimum required would be 4 passengers.