The local service bus that comes through Aston Cantlow to Stratford upon Avon is number 229. It picks up on Bearley Road outside the Aston Cantlow Club in the morning and goes to Stratford via Wilmcote. In the afternoon it picks up on the opposite side of the road (the Kings Head side) going in the other direction, and goes to Stratford via Bearley and Snitterfield. Not all buses follow the same route and so if you want one of the intermediate stops please refer to the full timetable via the link at the bottom of the summary.
Bus times
Buses from Aston Cantlow to Stratford-upon-Avon run run on Monday to Saturday at:
08:08(Hol) 08:10(Sch) 10:10 12:52 15:27(Hol) 16:33(Sch) 17:44 18:49
Note: items marked Sch only operate on school days and those marked Hol are times for Saturdays and school holidays. Those unmarked run on all days Monday to Saturday.
Buses to Aston Cantlow from Stratford-upon-Avon Wood Street run at:
09:45 12:37 15:12(Hol) 16:07(Sch) 17:22 18:27
No 229 buses run on Sundays.
A full timetable for this service can be accessed with this link: Number 229 bus times
This service is currently be operated by Diamond Buses
X20 Stratford to Solihull / Birmingham buses
If you want to get to Birmingham by bus you need to get the X20 to Solihull and change there. The X20 does not go through Aston Cantlow. The nearest bus stops for the X20 are Wootton Wawen church and outside the Three Tuns in Henley-in-Arden. The bus runs about once an hour between 6am and 6pm. The timetable is available at this link
UBUS
UBUS – The Dial a ride Service for all ages in Stratford district
UBUS is a community transport service that operates on a dial-a-ride basis. You need to register for the service, but once registered with the service, simply call the booking team on 01789 264491 between 9.30am and 2.30pm, Monday to Friday. Please quote your Membership Number and let us know what journey you would like to make. We will need to know the day and times you require, where you are travelling from and to, the number of passengers and whether you are taking a mobility aid or shopping trolley with you.
Who can use the service?
This service is for residents of any age, wherever they live in the district, who are stuck for transport to get to local destinations on weekdays, between about 9.30am and 2.30pm.
The service is for you if you:
• Cannot access public transport because of mobility problems or other issues
or
• Live in an isolated location with no, or infrequent levels of, public transport
The UBUS service can be used to visit friends, attend social groups, leisure activities, or lifelong learning and, of course to go shopping.
Where will it operate?
Across all towns and parishes in Stratford-on-Avon District, travelling to Leamington Spa from some locations. There are five operating zones (see UBUS leaflet ) and passengers can travel to Stratford-upon-Avon or Leamington depending on their zone.
How much is it?
Fares on the service are £2.30 single and £4.60 return. Warwickshire County Council Concessionary bus passes are now valid for travel on the service. For further details, please see the latest UBUS leaflet .
Back & 4th
WRCC Back & 4th provides accessible community transport for residents of Stratford-on-Avon District and South Warwickshire.
The service offers affordable transport for community and voluntary groups and school transport services for Warwickshire County Council. The 15- and 16-seater minibuses are fully wheelchair accessible and can be hired by community and voluntary organisations. Volunteer drivers take groups on outings including shopping trips, lunches and cultural visits.
For further information, please call 01789 471595.
VASA
VASA’s volunteer community transport offers journeys to both medical and social destinations for anyone with a genuine need for transport. The service is for residents of the district but can take people to medical appointments outside the district. VASA usually need at least three days’ notice to arrange a journey.
There is a £3 administration fee and passengers pay 45p per mile. For more information or to book a journey, please call 01789 262889 between 09:00 and 16:00 Monday to Friday.
