Area Transport Guide for Islay and Jura Issue 18 (29 March 2013)

Holidays affecting Public Transport
Passenger Information
Bus services will not operate on 25, 26 Dec and 1,2 Jan. For
other services on these dates please check with operators. For
other general holidays please check.
School Holidays are as follows:
29 Mar - 12 Apr 2013; 6 May 2013; 7 Jun 2013;
1 Jul - 14 Aug 2013; 11 - 21 Oct 2013
Highland Railcard
The Highland Railcard is available to anyone aged 16 or over
permanently resident within the following Argyll and Bute
postcodes: PA20-38, PA41-49, PA60-78 and G83. A Highland
Railcard costs £8.50 and allows 50% off most rail fares when
you travel on the West Highland, North Highland and Kyle
Lines. Also up to 2 children, accompanied by a Highland
Railcard holder, can travel for a flat fare of £2 return each.
For information on how to apply ( 01463 239026.
Scottish Citylink
On Scottish Citylink services priority is given to boarding
those passengers who have a reserved ticket. In the case of
Concession Card holders they may reserve their journeys in
advance of travel at a charge of 50p per journey which then
entitles them to the same priority as any other class of reserved
ticket holder. Thereafter the driver will take passengers on
board in queue order subject to there being any remaining
seats available. Seat reservations may be made in advance of
travel by telephoning 08705 50 50 50, by visiting
www.citylink.co.uk on the web or by visiting any Scottish Citylink
Travel Centre or agent.
For all local and national public transport timetables and journey
planning information, call Traveline Scotland on 0871 200 22 33,
or visit www.travelinescotland.com. Lines are open 24 hours a
day, seven days a week. Calls cost 10p per minute from BT
Landlines. Charges from mobiles or other providers may vary.
On 1 April 2006 the Scottish Executive's national transport
agency, Transport Scotland, launched a scheme which
gives older people and people with disabilities free bus travel
anywhere in Scotland. People who live in the area covered by
The Strathclyde Concessionary Travel Scheme will also be able
to use the card to get cheaper fares on First ScotRail trains
and the Glasgow Subway. For more information or to apply
for a new entitlement card, please call 0845 601 6499 or email
general queries to freebus@spt.co.uk.
This scheme was originally set up in recognition of the
difficulties and expense involved in travelling to and from
hospital for people resident in remote communities. The
scheme operates for people who live within Argyll and Bute,
part of the NHS Highland area. If you are a patient travelling
by public transport to a UK hospital for NHS treatment or
appointments you may be able to reclaim part of your travelling
expenses under this scheme. For further information, contact
NextBuses is an innovative, new service from Traveline that gives NHS Highland on 01546 605653.
you the next bus times anywhere in the UK via mobile internet.
Only pay your normal charges for internet data and receive a
response within seconds.
How does it work
1. Log-on to www.nextbuses.mobi on your smart phone Whilst every effort is made to ensure the information contained
2. Enter a postcode, street name and town, or bus stop code in this booklet is accurate, the Council will not be responsible
3. On the map, click on the bus stop you want to use for any losses incurred by any party placing reliance on the
4. View departure times for that stop on your mobile. It’s that easy! information contained herein. Timetables may be changed at
short notice and if your journey is important please confirm
Scheduled bus times are shown if live times are not available.
Normal data charges of your mobile operator apply.
Speed and access to service is subject to your network connection.
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Concessionary Travel
Highlands andIslands Patient Travel Scheme
Comments on services
with the operator(s). If you have any comments about the
services provided, please send them to: Director (Customer
Services), Argyll and Bute Council, Kilmory, Argyll PA31 8RT.