745 Bus Service

The Town Council has received the following report from Shropshire Council kindly forwarded from Cllr Sam Walmsley, Ward Councillor for Clun:

745 bus latest information:

Shropshire Council and Shrewsbury Community Transport Initiative Ltd, operating as Shrewsbury Dial-A-Ride, are working together to launch an exciting new community transport service designed to help rural communities stay connected to the services they rely on.

The proposed service, known as the Three Castles Shuttle, will provide a flexible transport link between Bishop's Castle and Ludlow, with pick-up points in Colebatch, Clun, Clunton, Little Brampton, Kempton, Lydbury North, Aston on Clun, Long Meadowend and Craven Arms.

The service is expected to operate on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays and will initially run as a two-year pilot scheme. Unlike a traditional bus service, the Three Castles Shuttle will operate as a Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) service. This means passengers can book their journeys in advance, allowing the service to respond to local demand while making the best use of available resources. Developed through a close partnership between Shropshire Council and Shrewsbury Dial-A-Ride, the service aims to improve access to healthcare, shopping, social activities and other essential services, helping people remain independent and connected within their communities.

 

How to Book Your Journey

Booking your place on the Three Castles Shuttle is easy. Simply choose one of the options below:

📞 Book by Phone

Call 01588 638350 between 9:30am and 3:00pm, Monday to Friday.

One of our friendly team members will be happy to help and confirm your booking.

Can't call during these hours? No problem. Just leave us a message and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.

✉️ Book by Email

Email Bookings@sdar.org.uk with the following details:

• Your name

• A contact telephone number

• The day you'd like to travel (Monday, Wednesday, Friday or Saturday)

• The bus stop you'd like to travel from

• Whether you have a concessionary bus pass

We'll then contact you to confirm your booking.

🌐 Book Online

You can also book using the online form on our website:

www.shrewsburydialaride.org.uk/threecastlesshuttle

✅ Priority for Pre-Booked Passengers

Passengers who book in advance will be given priority if demand for the service exceeds the number of seats available on the day of travel.

This is a non-cash service. Payments can be made electronically. Please ask your driver for payment details.

The fare for non-concessionary passengers is £3.00 per single journey or £6.00 for a return journey.

Important Information

⚠️ All bookings must be made at least 24 hours before travel.

📅 Regular and weekly bookings are very welcome.

 

While we aim to operate to the published timetable, journey times may occasionally vary due to factors beyond our control. Thank you for your patience and understanding while we work to provide the best possible service for everyone.