701 Reddingmuirhead to Falkirk via Redding, Laurieston

Operated by Midland Bluebird. Registered as running via Shieldhill, California, Avonbridge, Standburn, Maddiston, Brightons. First bus 13:10, last bus 16:40. 2 journeys on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Fares: set by the operator — more.

No buses on this route this week. It next runs on Tuesday, 27 October 2026, and the timetable below is for the week beginning then — school-holiday, seasonal and event services often pause like this. Check with the operator before travelling.

Wanted a different 701? 14 other bus routes are numbered 701 elsewhere in the UK — see every 701 bus timetable by area.

Timetable

Ends at Forth Valley College · Tuesdays and Thursdays · 1 journey
Stop 13:10
Braes High School (opp) 13:10
Braes High School (near) 13:10
Overton Crescent (at) 13:13
Woodburn Avenue (opp) 13:13
Westquarter Avenue (opp) 13:13
Council Depot (at) 13:14
Spinkhill (opp) 13:15
Red Cross Centre (at) 13:20

Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.

The England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland — Midland Bluebird sets the fares on the 701. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card. Who travels free →

Christmas & bank holidays

These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Midland Bluebird before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.

Not published yet: Christmas Eve, 29 December and New Year's Eve. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.

Route map

All stops on route 701

701 towards Falkirk

All 8 stops
  1. Braes High School (opp) Reddingmuirhead
  2. Braes High School (near) Reddingmuirhead
  3. Overton Crescent (at) Redding
  4. Woodburn Avenue (opp) Redding
  5. Westquarter Avenue (opp) Redding
  6. Council Depot (at) Laurieston
  7. Spinkhill (opp) Laurieston
  8. Red Cross Centre (at) Falkirk

701 towards Reddingmuirhead

All 42 stops
  1. Middlefield Road (after) Falkirk
  2. Randyford Road (at) Falkirk
  3. Thornbridge Road (at) Falkirk
  4. Comely Park Terrace (after) Falkirk
  5. High Station Road (opp) Falkirk
  6. Parkhead Cottages (at) Falkirk
  7. Hallglen Road End (before) Falkirk
  8. At Glen Crescent Glen Village
  9. Hallglen Path Glen Village
  10. Mavisbank (At) Shieldhill
  11. Pirleyhill (At) Shieldhill
  12. Easton Drive (at) Shieldhill
  13. Rosemount Gardens opp Shieldhill
  14. Primary School (after) Shieldhill
  15. Church (at) Shieldhill
  16. California Road (opp and before) Shieldhill
  17. Rosemead Terrace (opp) California
  18. Primary School (opp) California
  19. Princes Street (at) California
  20. Blackbraes (At) California
  21. Greyrigg (Opp) California
  22. Greencraig (At) California
  23. Church (at) Avonbridge
  24. Saddlery W (Opp) Avonbridge
  25. War Memorial (at) Standburn
  26. Irene Terrace (at 24) Standburn
  27. Wester Bowhouse (opp and after) Maddiston
  28. Whiterigg Cottage (opp) Maddiston
  29. Kendieshill Avenue (at) Maddiston
  30. Vellore Road (opp and after) Maddiston
  31. Police Station Maddiston
  32. Ailsa Court (at) Maddiston
  33. Rainhill Avenue (at) Maddiston
  34. Craigs Terrace (opp) Rumford
  35. Sunnyside Road (at) Brightons
  36. Park Drive (at) Brightons
  37. Brightons Cross (before) Brightons
  38. Bruce Gardens (opp) Brightons
  39. Newlands Road (at) Brightons
  40. Prison Service College (after) Reddingmuirhead
  41. Maranatha Crescent (before) Reddingmuirhead
  42. Braes High School (near) Reddingmuirhead

Service registration & registered changes

Registered as financially supported by a local authority (Falkirk Council.).

From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PM0000003/725 · Changes in Falkirk District Council · All service changes →

Towns & areas on this route

FalkirkShieldhillLauriestonMaddistonAvonbridgeBrightonsReddingCaliforniaReddingmuirheadStandburnGlen VillageRumford

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 701 bus?

The first 701 departure on Tuesdays and Thursdays leaves at 13:10 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 701 bus?

The last 701 on Tuesdays and Thursdays leaves its first stop at 16:40. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 701 bus cost?

The England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland — Midland Bluebird sets the fares on the 701. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.

Who runs the 701 bus?

The 701 is operated by Midland Bluebird.

Timetable data from Midland Bluebird via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (Scotland feed). Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PM0000003/725. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.