Transport in and around Edgmond
Edgmond is reasonably well served by an Arriva bus route that allows you to get into Newport and which will take you the other way to Shrewsbury. This route (the 519) only operates Monday to Saturday. The bus stop is by The Lion pub. For more information click on the link to the relevant website:
http://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
The following link will take you directly to the timetable for the 519:
http://www.arrivabus.co.uk/serviceInformation.aspx?id=3560&r=UK
Travelling from Newport
Once in Newport there are connecting services to Telford and Stafford via the 481:
http://www.arrivabus.co.uk/serviceInformation.aspx?id=2464&r=Midlands
Wrekin Connect
Wrekin Connect bus services are supported by Telford & Wrekin Council and offer the opportunity for people living in the rural area of Telford & Wrekin to access transport and get to the services and facilities they need.
Wrekin Connect buses are all fully accessible. A number of the services also connect to the larger commercial bus routes for onward travel to the main towns both within Telford and Wrekin and beyond. The bus stop is at The Lion pub. Click on the link for more information:
The number 19 services Edgmond. Numbers 17 & 18 service Newport Town.
http://www.wrekinconnect.co.uk/
http://www.telford.gov.uk/site/scripts/documents_info.aspx?documentID=282&pageNumber=7
There are some information leaflets for the Wrekin Connect services under the 'Information leaflets' tab in this Local Transport section.
All Local Services
All bus services operate the 'hail and ride' concept where they will collect and drop off anywhere (with good safe visibility) between stage stops if the driver is given a clear signal. They cannot deviate from the pre-determined routes.
Other Transport Services
There are other transport services available from Telford & Wrekin which can be provided according to need. These options include Taxi provision, Dial-a-Ride, and the volunteer Wrekin Community Car scheme. The T&W Transport Team are there to advise 01952 384623.
Telford Community Transport is a membership organisation offering safe, affordable, accessible transport to people in
If you, someone you know, or your group, have difficulty using public transport, call TCT to see how they can help.
They offer members:
· Individual journeys which must be for a medical or social reason using volunteer drivers.
· Group travel for a range of social activities.
· Various local shopping and other trips.
All drivers hold appropriate clearances and wear ID badges.
Vehicles are also available for booking during evenings and weekends – terms and conditions apply.
The Transport Administrator is Karen Bignell. Her address is:
Telford & Wrekin CVS
Community Mobility Transport
The Liz Yates Centre
Lightmoor
TF4 3QN
Tel: 01952 458059 or 458061 or visit the website:
www.telfordct.org.uk
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