George Watson's buses from West Lothian

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Does anyone know where the bus pick up points are in West Lothian?

Here you go. I've included the start and end time, and start and finish prices as a guide.

(1) East Whitburn at 7am @ £4.20
(2) West Calder – Railway Station,
(3) Livingston – Livingston FC Car Park,
(4) Livingston – South Station,
(5) Mid Calder – Market Street,
(6) East Calder– Langton Road,
(7) Kirknewton – Railway/Balerno Road,
(8) Newlands – End of road,
(9) Balerno – Top end of Lanark Road west,
(10) Balerno – Bus Stop (Cherry Tree Lane) at 8am @£1.80

Thereafter straight to school. Billing is done on a termly basis and collected by direct debit.

Thank you so much Starfish347!
Can junior school children use the bus?
We're considering the school and trying to make sure it is viable on the days I work.

I think so, I'm sure I see smaller kids on the buses. We don't use the service, but I knew it was on their website (but on the parent portal part rather than the general website).
How old are your dc?

7 year old girl. P3 next academic year if space and assessment/visit pending.

First time on mumsnet so not sure of all the lingo - DC? Darling/dopey/delightful/disastrous child?

ha, sorry! I think it originally means 'dearest' or darling' child, but in my mind, just another word for 'kid(s)'! I like your definitions though!!

My eldest daughter is in P3 now, and LOVES it at Watsons! She started in P1 and has been really happy, and we've been really impressed with the school. This is our first experience of GWC - we looked at Heriots and Mary Erskines also, but our gut feeling was to just go for GWC when it came to apply. My youngest starts P1 this academic year and can't wait.

One of the reasons I ask, is that if your daughter is interested in dance (musical theatre, highland, ballet), there are classes run by 'studio 21' in Myreside after school (across the road from the junior school). The dance staff collect the p1-3s from school, walk them over and you can pick them up at 4pm. It's cheaper than After School Club!! That might help you out one or two afternoons perhaps?

One of DS's friends uses the bus (although it might be the one from the other direction as my geography is a bit shaky )and he's age 10 and in P6. Not sure about P3.

The only thing is that it does make it a long day if they are getting it both ways.

There are lots of afterschool activities once they get into P4 plus so that's also an option to consider if you're working near Edinburgh at all.

We too love Watsons - were a bit shaky about DS going to such a huge school but it doesn't feel that way at all.

Starfish347 and edinburghrookie - thanks for the info. Hopefully visit after Easter hols and we'll take it from there. May be back for more practical advice!

DC are on the West Lothian bus. There's no age limit, although the youngest I know of is in P4. It can be a very long trip depending on where you are getting on/off- e.g. they quite often seem to get stuck at the rail crossing in Kirknewton!

Does anyone know what time the Watsons' bus leaves Kirknewton in the morning or Balerno? Is the price in same from Kirknewton as it is from Whitburn i.e. £4.20?

Kirknewton pickup is 7.45am and costs £1.85

Thank you.

There's no one getting on/off at Kirknewton just now so if you do book a spot make sure the school tells the driver for the first day! I would also have your child remind him on the journey home.