Update – Ludlow services

Bell Lane remains closed due to Severn Trent works (now extended until 16:00 on 15th April).

In addition, National Grid are carrying out works at the traffic lights on Corve Street/Old Street, meaning the town-bound stop there is also suspended until 23:59 on 16th April.

As a result, services are still operating from The Compasses on Corve Street, but we are currently dropping passengers at Lower Galdeford and asking them to walk via Tower Street into the town centre.

We appreciate this is disruptive and thank you for your patience while these works continue.

435 Service Update

Due to road closures on Ludlow Road, High Street, and Shrewsbury Road in Church Stretton, from 13th to 24th April, weekdays between 9:30am and 4:00pm, the 435 service will be unable to serve All Stretton, Little Stretton, or Church Stretton during these times.

During the closures, the service will operate along the A49 only.

Saturdays are unaffected, as the works will be controlled by traffic lights rather than full road closures.

If you wish to catch the bus along the A49, please ensure you are clearly visible and hail the driver in good time so they can stop safely.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding.

Ludlow Park & Ride Service: 

After parking your vehicle in the Ludlow ECO car park, passengers are reminded to wait at the designated shelter  prior to the Park and Ride bus's scheduled arrival time. Passengers should not wait in their own vehicles until the bus arrives.

Bus drivers are not able to see if passengers have chosen to wait in their cars. Drivers are not permitted to wait for passengers to walk across to the shelter from their vehicle as they must depart at, or as close to, the designated time as possible.

If passengers are not at the shelter when the bus approaches, the bus will depart as timetabled.

Services Changed

The 552/553 service timetable has been amended.

The new timetable starts on 4th November 2024.

This amendment affects only the Monday to Friday 553 Service starting from Bishop's Castle at 7.30 am and the Monday to Friday 552 Service starting from Stiperstones at 7.50 am.

552/553 Bishop's Castle To Shrewsbury (Mon-Fri)

Carriage of Dogs and Small Animals Policy

We welcome Assistance Dogs of any size on all of our services free of charge, at any time. This includes both Assistance Dogs accompanying a registered disabled person and those being trained by an accredited trainer carrying valid identification.

For all other animals, the following applies:

• Dogs:
  • Only one dog per passenger is permitted allowing up to two dogs being permitted on board at any one time, and only at the driver’s discretion.
  • Dogs must be on a lead at all times and muzzled where required under the Dangerous Dogs Act or equivalent legislation, or if they are likely to be dangerous.
  • Dogs must remain on the floor and must not be allowed to sit on seats.
• Other Small Pets:
  • Small pets may travel if they are secured in a suitable cage or box that can be safely stowed in the luggage pen or comfortably carried on the passenger’s lap.
  • Pets must not obstruct the gangway or be placed on seats.
• Passenger Responsibility:
  • Customers are responsible for the behaviour of their animals at all times.
  • Animals must not cause a nuisance or inconvenience to other passengers.
  • Customers may be asked to leave the vehicle if their animal is disruptive, aggressive, or not safely under control.
  • Cleaning or repair charges may apply if an animal soils or damages the vehicle.

We cannot be held liable for any inconvenience or loss caused if a customer is refused travel or asked to leave due to failure to comply with this policy.

New Services

We are pleased to announce a new service running between Cardington and Shrewsbury on college days

540 Cardington - Shrewsbury (College Days ONLY)

540 Shrewsbury - Cardington (College Days ONLY)

We are pleased to announce a new service running between Wall and Shrewsbury on Saturdays

540 Wall - Shrewsbury (Saturdays ONLY)

540 Shrewsbury - Wall (Saturdays ONLY)