South West Operators
- Abus
- AD Rains Coaches
- Alexcars Coaches
- Andybus & Coach
- APL Travel
- Arleen Coaches
- Badgerline
- Bakers Dolphin
- Bath Bus Co
- Beaumont Travel
- Beeline Coaches
- Bennetts Coaches
- Bodmans
- Boomerang Bus Co
- Bristol Community Transport
- Bugler Coaches
- Buses of Somerset
- Carmel Bristol
- Castleways
- Citistar
- Coachstyle
- Cotswold Edge
- Cotswold Green
- Cottrell's Coaches
- Crosville Motor Services
- C.T Coaches
- Damory
- Dartline Coaches
- David Field Travel
- Dorset Council
- Dukes Travel
- Ebley Coaches
- Ellison's
- Euro Minibuses
- Faresaver
- First Badgerline, City Line and Streamline
- First Kernow
- First Southern Counties
- First Wessex
- First West of England
- Foxstar
- Frome Bus
- Gloucester Minibuses
- H & H Coaches
- Hatch Green Coaches
- Hatts Bus & Coach
- Jackies Coaches
- James Bevan
- Libra Travel
- Marchant's Coaches
- MC Travel
- More Bus
- Nippybus
- Pier Buses
- Pulhams Coaches
- Regency Tours
- Rubicon Classic
- Ryans Coaches
- Salisbury Reds
- Somerbus
- South Gloucestershire Bus & Coach
- South West Coaches
- Stagecoach Cheltenham & Gloucester
- Stagecoach South West
- Stagecoach West
- Swanbrook Transport
- Swindon Bus Co
- Thamesdown Transport
- The Big Lemon
- Transpora Bus
- Webberbus
- Wessex Bus
- Wheelers Connect
- Wilts and Dorset
Beeline Coaches BV22 HCH.
The company has recently won the tender for the Warminster to Salisbury route which has replaced that section of Firsts D1 service. To operate the service the company has purchased a brand new short wheelbase MCV Evora bodied Volvo B8RLE which is seen loading in Warminster. Warminster Town Centre - 2022.
Bennetts Coaches YX70 OHK.
At the end of 2022 Stagecoach West deregistered a number of services because of losses or driver shortage. One was the 97 service that linked Cheltenham P&R to the Town Centre. Bennetts Coaches who operated the dedicated service before Stagecoach has won the tender and is operating some dual doored ADL Enviro 200mmc on the service. One is seen passing though Montpellier, Cheltenham. Cheltenham Town Centre - 2023.
Bennetts Coaches YX70 OHL.
At the end of 2022 Stagecoach West deregistered a number of services because of losses or driver shortage. One was the 97 service that linked Cheltenham P&R to the Town Centre. Bennetts Coaches who operated the dedicated service before Stagecoach has won the tender and is operating some dual doored ADL Enviro 200mmc on the service. One is seen passing though Montpellier, Cheltenham. Cheltenham Town Centre - 2023.
Bristol Community Transport 1287 YX17 NRY.
CT Plus have recently won a couple of local services formally operated by Wessex Bus, for the new routes a couple of Enviro 200s have been acquired and painted in a new livery with Bristol Community Transport fleet names. One of the new Enviros is sen passing through Bristol City Centre. Bristol City Centre - 2018.
Bristol Community Transport 2919 YN68 DXR.
Bristol Community operates the new M1 MetroBus service from Cribbs Causeway to Hengrove Park under contract to First using a smart fleet of ADL Enviro 400city bodied Scanias. One is seen arriving at Cribbs Causeway Bus Station. Cribbs Causeway Bus Station - 2019.
Bristol Community Transport 2933 YN68 EUB.
Bristol Community operates the new M1 MetroBus service from Cribbs Causeway to Hengrove Park under contract to First using a smart fleet of ADL Enviro 400city bodied Scanias. One is seen arriving at Cribbs Causeway Bus Station. Cribbs Causeway Bus Station - 2019.
Buses of Somerset 65759 YN05 GXF.
Some of the older buses in the fleet are the Wright Solar bodied Scania L94UB which are now nearing the end of their lives with the company. Most are painted in the special route 21 livery for the Taunton-Bridgwater-Burnham service and one is seen dropping off in Taunton Town Centre. Taunton Town Centre - 2022.
Buses of Somerset 65764 YN05 GXO.
Some of the older buses in the fleet are the Wright Solar bodied Scania L94UB which are now nearing the end of their lives with the company. The only one painted into the current BoS livery is seen approaching is terminus in Taunton Town Centre. Taunton Town Centre - 2022.
Buses of Somerset 65760 YN05 GXR.
Some of the older buses in the fleet are the Wright Solar bodied Scania L94UB which are now nearing the end of their lives with the company. Most are painted in the special route 21 livery for the Taunton-Bridgwater-Burnham service and one is seen arriving at the Taunton Town Centre terminus. Taunton Town Centre - 2022.
Buses of Somerset 67702 SN60 EAC.
First has recently transferred some Enviro 300s from their Glasgow operation to help modernise the Buses of Somerset fleet, these are normally these are found on the frequent route 28 to Minehead as they have extra luggage space which is ideal as the Butlins holiday camp is along the route. One is seen in Taunton Bus Station. Taunton Bus Station - 2017.
Buses of Somerset 67707 SN60 EAM.
First has recently transferred some Enviro 300s from their Glasgow operation to help modernise the Buses of Somerset fleet, these are normally these are found on the frequent route 28 to Minehead as they have extra luggage space which is ideal as the Butlins holiday camp is along the route. One is seen in Taunton Bus Station operating a service 22 journey to Rockwell Green. Taunton Bus Station - 2017.
Buses of Somerset 67708 SN60 EAO.
First has recently transferred some Enviro 300s from their Glasgow operation to help modernise the Buses of Somerset fleet, these are normally these are found on the frequent route 28 to Minehead as they have extra luggage space which is ideal as the Butlins holiday camp is along the route. One is seen in Taunton Bus Station between duties. Taunton Bus Station - 2017.
Buses of Somerset 47542 MX13 BBF.
A couple of the Wright Streetlite DFs operated were going to be used on the Taunton Town network and were given new vinyls with a red apple for the route number, sadly these were to big to be used and are now seen operating the out of town services. Taunton Town Centre - 2022.
Coachstyle KU52 RXV.
When the company won a number of Wiltshire council tendered routes they purchased a 7 new Optare Solo SRs to operate them, a couple of older buses are also used and the only full size service bus operated is seen in Chippenham Bus Station operating route 92 to Malmesbury. Chippenham Bus Station - 2016.
Crosville YY66 PCZ.
Crosville has recently started another Weston Super Mare local service 107, this puts it in direct competition with Firsts own 7 service, for the start of the 107 a small fleet of brand new ADL Enviro 200s have been acquired, these carry a livery similar to the former Badgerline livery, one of the new ADLs is seen in Weston-Super-Mare Town Centre on a journey to Searle. Weston-Super-Mare Town Centre - 2017.
Crosville YY66 PDK.
Crosville has recently started another Weston Super Mare local service 107, this puts it in direct competition with Firsts own 7 service, for the start of the 107 a small fleet of brand new ADL Enviro 200s have been acquired, these carry a livery similar to the former Badgerline livery, one of the new ADLs is seen in Weston-Super-Mare Town Centre on a journey to Searle. Weston-Super-Mare Town Centre - 2017.
Euro Minibuses KE66 BVO.
Euro Minibuses currently operate 10 tendered services around Bristol and Yate, sadly from the end of March 2023 these services have either been lost on retendering or are being cancelled with no replacement. One of the companies Mellor Strata bodied Mercedes-Benz Sprinters is seen arriving at Bedminster Parade on route 511 to Hengrove which is one of the services being cancelled. Bristol City Centre - 2023.
Faresaver LJ54 BDE.
Recently a couple of ex-London double deckers have recently been acquired, they are normally found on the main X31 Bath-Chippenham service which has now been increased to every 20mins Mon-Fri due to First pulling off the route. One of the ALX400-bodied Volvo B7LTs is seen in Chippenham Bus Station leaving for Bath. Chippenham Bus Station - 2016.
Faresaver LJ54 BDX.
Recently a couple of ex-London double deckers have recently been acquired, they are normally found on the main X31 Bath-Chippenham service which has now been increased to every 20mins Mon-Fri due to First pulling off the route. One of the ALX400-bodied Volvo B7LTs is seen in Chippenham Bus Station leaving for Bath. Chippenham Bus Station - 2016.
First West of England 53820 WX05 RUV.
First is in the process of rebranding the vehicles operated by its Bath depot under the Bathcity name and using a very taste full livery 3 tone blue in the First corporate style. One of the first Optare Solos painted is seen leaving Bath Bus Station operating a service 8 journey. Bath Bus Station - 2017.
First West of England 66881 MX05 CKP.
First is in the process of rebranding the vehicles operated by its Bath depot under the Bathcity name and using a very taste full livery 3 tone blue in the First corporate style. The first corridor to be completely done is route 5 from the city centre to Whiteway using a dedicated fleet of Wright Eclipse bodied Volvo B7RLEs, these also carry route details as can be seen on 66881 as it leaves Bath Bus Station on its way to Whiteway. Bath City Centre - 2017.
First West of England 42910 WX05 RVU.
During September 2018, First relaunched the Badgerline name for buses based at the Weston-Super-Mare depot. Following the closure of Crosville and the ceasing of their local routes, First have set about revitalising the services and buses operated out of Weston. The first single decker done is seen loading in Weston Town Centre on the local service 3 to Worle. Weston-Super-Mare Town Centre - 2018.
First West of England 66883 MX55 HHP.
First is in the process of rebranding the vehicles operated by its Bath Depot under the Bathcity name and using a very taste full livery 3 tone blue in the First corporate style. The first corridor to be completely done is route 5 from the City Centre to Whiteway using a dedicated fleet of Wright Eclipse bodied Volvo B7RLEs, these also carry route details as can be seen on 66883 as it leaves Bath Bus Station on its way to Whiteway.First is in the process of rebranding the vehicles operated by its Bath depot under the Bathcity name and using a very taste full livery 3 tone blue in the First corporate style. The first corridor to be completely done is route 5 from the city centre to Whiteway using a dedicated selection of Wright Eclipse bodied Volvo B7RLEs, these also carry route details as can be seen on 66883 as it leaves Bath Bus Station on its way to Whiteway. Bath City Centre - 2017.
First West of England 10175 WX55 HWA.
First has used their 18 service in Bath which is under intense competition from Wessex to be the first to get updated with the new livery and adverting for the service. One the articulated Volvo/Wright buses used on the service is seen in Bath Centre. Bath City Centre - 2013.
First West of England 69441 WX59 BYT.
Most services operated out of Wells Depot are now marketed under the Mendip Explorer livery and use the corporate express livery for the buses. One of the Wright Eclipse 2 bodied Volvo B7RLEs operated is seen leaving Bath Bus Station on the frequent 172 service. Bath City Centre - 2017.
First West of England 47545 SN14 FFV.
Weston-Super-Mare depot uses the Badgerline identity for the buses based there. They cover Weston town services but also cover the X services between Bristol and the towns of Portishead, Clevedon and Nailsea. One of the Wright Streetlite DFs is seen passing through the City Centre on a X7 service from Clevedon. Bristol City Centre - 2023.
First West of England 47557 SN14 FGK.
First has upgraded their Weston-Super-Mare town service 7 to Wright Streetlite operation, this route has recently come under competition from Crosville using new Enviro 200s, one of the Streetlites is seen loading in Weston Town Centre showing the Express Yourself livery used for the X-prefixed routes operated by First. Weston-Super-Mare Town Centre - 2017.
First West of England 47557 SN14 FGK.
The Airport Flyer A1 route has recently been split into 2 services, with the route via Bedminster now running as the A2 under the AirConnect banner. Formally in Express Yourself livery and now dedicated to thge A2 Wright Streetlite is seen passing through Bristol City Centre. Bristol City Centre - 2018.
First West of England 47558 SN14 FGM.
A couple of the companies Wright Streetlites have been painted into Bristol Flyer livery for use on new service A3 which operates between Weston-Super-Mare & Bristol Airport Port. One is seen approaching the end of its journey at Weston Railway Station. Weston-Super-Mare Town Centre - 2017.
First West of England 67096 SN16 OSC.
During March 2024 a number of former First South Wales ADL Enviro 200mmcs have been transferred into Bath with the last of their Wright Eclipse 2 bodied Volvos going in the other direction. Some carried Cymru Coaster livery and have been painted into a modified Bathcity livery as seen on one as it leaves Bath for Frome. Bath City Centre - 2024.
First West of England 32093 KP51 WCO.
Route 90 between Hengrove and Bristol city centre normally has a allocation of Wright StreetDecks, but due to Wessex starting a competing service the frequency has been increased using extra Alexander ALX400 bodied Volvo B7LTs, one is seen in the City Centre operating to Hengrove. Bristol City Centre - 2017.
More Bus 1651 HF66 CGG.
More Bus is the name for the former Wilts & Dorset routes operated around the Bournemouth area. Recently new ADL Enviro 400mmc buses have been delivered for the X3 service linking Bournemouth with Salisbury. One of the new buses is seen loading in Salisbury City Centre showing the new dedicated livery used for these new buses. Salisbury City Centre - 2017.
More Bus 1652 HF66 CGK.
More Bus is the name for the former Wilts & Dorset routes operated around the Bournemouth area. Recently new ADL Enviro 400mmc buses have been delivered for the X3 service linking Bournemouth with Salisbury. One of the new buses is seen loading in Salisbury City Centre showing the new dedicated livery used for these new buses. Salisbury City Centre - 2017.
Pulhams Coaches K99 NHS.
Pulhams operate route 99 which links Gloucestershire Royal & Cheltenham General Hospitals via Gloucester & Cheltenham Town Centres with a dedicated fleet of Mercedes-Benz Citaros in a dedicated livery and personalised NHS plates. One is seen at Cheltenham Bus Station. Cheltenham Bus Station - 2019.
Pulhams Coaches M99 NHS.
Pulhams operate route 99 which links Gloucestershire Royal & Cheltenham General Hospitals via Gloucester & Cheltenham Town Centres with a dedicated fleet of Mercedes-Benz Citaros in a dedicated livery and personalised NHS plates. One is seen at Cheltenham Bus Station. Cheltenham Bus Station - 2019.
Pilhams Coaches YX69 NZE.
When Marchants Coaches stopped running bus services Pulhams won the contract for the 606 service between Cheltenham and Bishop Campden/Winchcombe and acquired three ADL Enviro 200mmcs for use on it and service 51 Stratford-upon-Avon and Moreton-in-Marsh. One is seen at the Pittville Street, Cheltenham terminus. Cheltenham Town Centre - 2021.
Salisbury Reds 1573 HW63 FGO.
The mainstay of the double deck fleet is the integral ADL Enviro 400 which are mainly seen operating the frequent city service r1 and the out of town X routes. One is seen in the City Centre operating the frequent r1 service to the District Hospital. Salisbury City Centre - 2022.
Salisbury Reds 1578 HW63 FGZ.
The mainstay of the double deck fleet is the integral ADL Enviro 400 which are mainly seen operating the frequent city service r1 and the out of town X routes. One is seen in the City Centre operating the frequent r1 service to the District Hospital. Salisbury City Centre - 2022.
Salisbury Reds 1599 HF64 BTE.
The mainstay of the double deck fleet is the integral ADL Enviro 400 which are mainly seen operating the frequent city service r1 and the out of town X routes. One of the newest examples is seen in the City Centre operating the X5 to Pewsey. Salisbury City Centre - 2022.
Salisbury Reds 1681 HF20 CVA.
Salisbury have three ADL Enviro 400mmc buses dedicated to their share of the activ8 service between Salisbury and Andover, These carry this blue version of the Salisbury Reds new livery as seen on 1681, which is seen loading in Salisbury City Centre. Salisbury City Centre - 2022.
Salisbury Reds 1680 HF20 CUY.
Salisbury have three ADL Enviro 400mmc buses dedicated to their share of the activ8 service between Salisbury and Andover, These carry this blue version of the Salisbury Reds new livery as seen on 1680, which is seen loading in Salisbury City Centre. Salisbury City Centre - 2022.
South Gloucestershire NX07 AAA.
From the 1st May South Gloucestershire Bus & Coach and Megabus have teamed up to offer services from Cardiff, Bristol,Gloucester to London most in competition with National Express, one of many Caetano Levante bodied Volvos being used is seen in Gloucester after leaving on a M14 service to London. Gloucester City Centre - 2017.
South Gloucestershire FJ12 FXL.
From the 1st May South Gloucestershire Bus & Coach and Megabus have teamed up to offer services from Cardiff, Bristol,Gloucester to London most in competition with National Express, one of many Caetano Levante bodied Volvos being used is seen in Gloucester after arriving on a M14 service to London. Gloucester City Centre - 2017.
Stagecoach Cheltenham District 506 X506 ADF.
Cheltenham District runs the local services in the spa town and some out of town services, one of the newer buses based at Cheltenham is seen in Gloucester City Centre operating the frequent service between there and Cheltenham. Gloucester City Centre - 2001.
Stagecoach South West 54306 YX64 WCK.
For use on the Falcon service between Plymouth and Bristol Stagecoach South West uses a fleet of Plaxton Elite bodied Volvo B11RT coaches, these are now painted in the new long distance livery but carry Falcon branding and route details. One is seen arriving in Bristol City Centre. Bristol City Centre - 2023.
Stagecoach South West 54319 YY65 VXU.
For use on the Falcon service between Plymouth and Bristol Stagecoach South West uses a fleet of Plaxton Elite bodied Volvo B11RT coaches, these are now painted in the new long distance livery but carry Falcon branding and route details. One is seen passing through Bristol City Centre on a Plymouth journey. Bristol City Centre - 2023.
Stagecoach West 36080 EU08 FHC.
Some former Wessex vehicles acquired with the Bristol operations of Rotala are now entering service with Stagecoach after refurbishng. One of the smaller ADL Enviro 200s have transferred to the Forest of Dean for use on tendered services recently won. It is seen after arriving at Cinderford Bus Station on a local service. Cinderford Bus Station - 2019.
Stagecoach West 22746 GX58 MVK.
Gloucester Depot still operate a handful of ADL Enviro 300 bodied MAN 18:240 which were formally painted in Stagecoach Gold livery for use on the Gloucester-Stroud 66 service. They are now painted into the new "local" livery and can be seen on any service. One is seen Gloucester centre operating city service 1. Gloucester City Centre - 2021.
Stagecoach West 22754 GX58 MVT.
Gloucester Depot still operate a handful of ADL Enviro 300 bodied MAN 18:240 which were formally painted in Stagecoach Gold livery for use on the Gloucester-Stroud 66 service. They are now painted into the new "local" livery and can be seen on any service. One is seen arriving at Gloucester Bus Station operating a 97 service from Cheltenham. Gloucester Bus Station - 2021.
Stagecoach West 28682 YN64 AOM.
Larger Scanias with Enviro 300 bodywork are normaly used by Cheltenham Depot on the 41 Northway and the former Swanbrook 853 service to Oxford. All are now painted the the local livery as seen on 28682 which is seen loading in Cheltenham on a Northway journey. Cheltenham Town Centre - 2021.
Stagecoach West 19167 MX57 LCG.
6 integrated ADL Enviro 400s formally operated in Manchester are operated by Stagecoach West. 3 are at Stroud in Beachball livery and 3 are at Swindon carrying the new local livery. One is seen leaving Swindon Bus Station on local service 7 to Highworth. Swindon Town Centre - 2022.
Swindon's Bus 2765 YX17 NHT.
Under Go-Ahead ownership, the first new buses that have been acquired are a small batch of original design ADL Enviro 200s, these are currently diploid on the new R1 service to Wotton Bassett in competition with Stagecoach, one is seen entering Swindon Bus Station. Swindon Bus Station - 2017.
Swindon's Bus 2769 YX17 NHZ.
Under Go-Ahead ownership, the first new buses that have been acquired are a small batch of original design ADL Enviro 200s, one is seen in Swindon Town Centre operating new cross town service 5 which has been started in competition with Stagecoach. Swindon Town Centre - 2017.
Swindon's Bus 2770 YX17 NJE.
Under Go-Ahead ownership, the first new buses that have been acquired are a small batch of original design ADL Enviro 200s, these are currently diploid on the new R1 service to Wotton Bassett in competition with Stagecoach, one is seen in Swindon Bus Station. Swindon Bus Station - 2017.
The Big Lemon YJ15 AWF.
The company still maintain a small depot at Bristol to run some tendered routes in Bristol & Bath. One first electric buses are now operated their with a couple of Optare Solo Evs now operated along with some former CT Plus Enviro 200s. One of the Solos is seen leaving Hengrove Park on the 515 service between Stockwood & Hartcliffe. Bristol - 2024.
The Big Lemon 1206 YX17 NSN.
As well as their Brighton operations, the company operates a small depot in Bristol to run some tendered services. These are run by some former Bristol Community Transport vehicles after that operate failed. One of these buses is seen in Bath operating service 20 between Twerton and the University. Bath City Centre - 2024.
Transpora Bus 1331 YX71 OGY.
Transpora Bus South West has been formed via the Altonian Coaches business and took over the 52 service in Bristol formally run by Bristol Community Transport. From the start of February the company has taken over Wednesday only service 781 from Blakeney to Gloucester. One of their short wheel base Enviro 200mmc buses is seen arriving at Gloucester Bus Station to take up the afternoon run back to Blakeney. Gloucester Bus Station - 2023.
Transpora 2606 LF59 XDZ.
Transpora have increased their presence in Bristol over the last year with a mix of commercial and tendered services, one of their recent commercial routes is the 90 which operates between Bristol Centre and Hengrove Park. One of the the double deckers based at Bristol is seen in the Centre operating the 90. Bristol City Centre - 2024.
Wessex Bus 20403 YJ61 CHG.
Wessex has expanded out of the original Bristol area, and has a growing operation in Bath operating a mix of commercial & tendered services across the city. One of the new Optare Solo SRs acquired to operate the tendered 20A/C Routes is passing Bath Bus Station. Bath City Centre - 2013.
Wessex Bus 20403 YJ61 CHG.
Wessex has expanded out of the original Bristol area, and has a growing operation in Bath operating a mix of commercial & tendered services across the city. One of the new Optare Solo SRs acquired to operate the tendered 20A/C Routes is passing Bath Bus Station. Bath City Centre - 2013.
Wessex Bus 30113 YS10 XBO.
Wessex operate The One & The One 2 routes against First West of England, these normally use their Scania Omnilink single and double deckers most of which carry dedicated route branding, one of the single deck Omnilinks is seen passing through Bristol City Centre on The One route. Bristol City Centre - 2016.
Wessex Bus 40205 LJ53 NHU.
Wessex have recently stepped in to continue Bristol city service 51 dropped by First West of England. Three of their Wright Gemini bodied DAF DB250s have been given dedicated route details to promote the service. One of the Geminis is seen passing through Broadmead Bristol. Bristol City Centre - 2016.
Wilts & Dorset 3311 SN03 LDK,
After the purchase by Go-Ahead the company changed its livery to this red & blue coastal scheme before the Wilts & Dorset name was dropped in favour of the Moore & Salisbury Reds names. One of the last remaining single deckers in this livery is seen operating a Salisbury City service. Salisbury City Centre - 2017.
