Bretonside Bus Station
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The Bretonside bus station was a
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History

The bus station opened in March 1958. In 2014, plans were put forward to redevelop the site of the bus station. In March 2015, the local planning committee agreed to demolish the bus station. Long-distance coach services were transferred to
Plymouth coach station Plymouth coach station is a terminus for intercity bus services located in Plymouth, England. History Plans for the coach station were formally submitted to planners in January 2015. Construction on the coach station began in January 2016. I ...
. Demolition began in October 2017.


Reception

The station was noted for its lack of cleanliness and upkeep.


References

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