Several public bus operators serve Shrewsbury, Telford, Ludlow, Oswestry, Whitchurch, and surrounding areas. There is currently a £3 cap on single bus journeys until March 2027, and in some circumstances, paying for individual journeys may be cheaper than purchasing an annual or termly pass. You can plan your journey here.
Arriva student travel
Travelling in Shrewsbury, Oswestry, Telford, and Whitchurch.
Cut the cost of travel at college with Arriva's money-saving student tickets. Get an Arriva bus pass to travel on their UK bus routes from home to college and connections between campuses.
- Find out about student bus tickets
- View Arriva's main routes and fare zones in Shropshire and Telford
- Find out about student and child direct debit ticketsFind out about student and child direct debit tickets
Tanat Valley Coaches
Travelling in Much Wenlock, Broseley, Harley, Ford, Crew Green, Oswestry, and Knockin.
Tanat Valley Coaches is a long‑established, family‑run transport company providing bus services, private coach and minibus hire, and full vehicle servicing and repairs across Shropshire and Mid Wales.
Lakeside Coaches
Travelling in Ellesmere, Cockshutt, Burlton, Marton, Myddle, and Harmer Hill
Lakeside Coaches is a long‑established family operator providing local bus services and extensive home‑to‑school transport across Shropshire and Cheshire. Find out about college bus passes from Lakeside Coaches.
Minsterley Motors
Travelling in Ludlow, Craven Arms, and Bishop's Castle
Minsterley Motors is a Shropshire‑based bus and coach operator providing school and college transport, public services, and private hire with a strong emphasis on student safety, modern safety‑equipped vehicles, and professionally trained, DBS‑checked drivers. Discover more about student travel.
Connect On Demand
Covering Telford, Ironbridge, and Madeley
Telford On‑Demand is a flexible, app‑based shared transport service that lets you book quick, affordable rides when you need them, connecting you to key destinations across Telford without relying on fixed bus timetables. Find out more about on-demand services.
Park and Ride Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury Park and Ride offers a quick and convenient way to reach the town centre, with free outer‑town car parks and direct, fully accessible express buses. Find car park information for each site, route maps and bus stop locations.
My Travel Pass – Wales
mytravelpass is a Welsh Government scheme giving 16–21‑year‑olds significantly cheaper bus travel across Wales, offering discounted single, daily, and season tickets and a simple application process that lets young people save money every time they hop on the bus. Find out how the pass works.
Still need help getting to college?
View our page detailing other ways to get to Shrewsbury College, including seven dedicated college bus routes, discounted train passes, and local public bus services.