01242 257 714
Visit us at 61 Clarence Street, Cheltenham, open Monday to Friday 9.30am – 4.30pm
Marchants Coaches are a leading provider of dedicated school bus services with a team of friendly & committed professional drivers & operations staff, all of whom have been checked & authorised with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).
Notes:
Timetable effective from Tuesday 3rd September 2024 until Friday 18th July 2025
Operates on Winchcombe School term days only
Times shown bold are known as 'Timing Points' which we use to regulate the service. These are the bus stops drivers will wait at if the bus arrives ahead of time. The times shown in ( ) for all other bus stops are indicative, drivers will not wait if arriving earlier. For this reason, we strongly recommend arriving at your bus stop around 5 minutes ahead of time.
Limited stop service - intermediate bus stops are not served
Passengers should indicate clearly to the driver of an approaching bus if they wish to board. You must be at a bus stop and give such an indication in sufficient time to enable the driver to stop safely. In all other circumstances we accept no responsibility if the driver does not stop or permit you to travel
The company will notify parents by email of any special timetables to accommodate early finishes
A valid digital bus pass (QR Code) must be scanned on the commencement of each journey
We do not offer the option of cash fares or single journeys
School bus passes issued by Gloucestershire County Council (G.C.C) are accepted on this service. G.C.C will notify us directly of pupils with entitlement
This is a dedicated school bus service & is not available for members of the general public to use
To download & print a copy of the M15 timetable click here
Please email hometoschool@marchants-coaches.com to purchase a digital bus pass for the current accademic year
M16 Digital bus passes for September 2025 - July 2026 available soon!
Notes:
Timetable effective from Tuesday 3rd September 2024 until Friday 18th July 2025
Operates on Winchcombe School term days only
Times shown bold are known as 'Timing Points' which we use to regulate the service. These are the bus stops drivers will wait at if the bus arrives ahead of time. The times shown in ( ) for all other bus stops are indicative, drivers will not wait if arriving earlier. For this reason, we strongly recommend arriving at your bus stop around 5 minutes ahead of time.
Limited stop service - intermediate bus stops are not served
Passengers should indicate clearly to the driver of an approaching bus if they wish to board. You must be at a bus stop and give such an indication in sufficient time to enable the driver to stop safely. In all other circumstances we accept no responsibility if the driver does not stop or permit you to travel
The company will notify parents by email of any special timetables to accommodate early finishes
A valid digital bus pass (QR Code) must be scanned on the commencement of each journey
We do not offer the option of cash fares or single journeys
School bus passes issued by Gloucestershire County Council (G.C.C) are accepted on this service. G.C.C will notify us directly of pupils with entitlement
This is a dedicated school bus service & is not available for members of the general public to use
To download & print a copy of the M16 timetable click here
Please email hometoschool@marchants-coaches.com to purchase a digital bus pass for the current accademic year
Notes:
Timetable effective from Monday 2nd June 2025 until Friday 18th July 2025
Operates on Winchcombe School term days only
Times shown bold are known as 'Timing Points' which we use to regulate the service. These are the bus stops drivers will wait at if the bus arrives ahead of time. The times shown in ( ) for all other bus stops are indicative, drivers will not wait if arriving earlier. For this reason, we strongly recommend passengers arrive at their bus stop 5 minutes ahead of the departure time
All of our dedicated school bus services are operated as limited stop services. Intermediate bus stops are not served
Passengers are able to board/alight the bus using their digital bus pass, at any bus stop on their route that falls within the same pricing zone
We reserve the right to make adjustments to routes and times to ensure timetable punctuality. This may mean passengers will be required to travel at a different time and/or on a different route to a previous time/route, however, their bus stop will remain unchanged
A valid digital bus pass (QR Code) must be scanned on the commencement of each journey. We do not offer the option of cash fares or single journeys
School bus passes issued by Gloucestershire County Council (G.C.C) are accepted on this service. G.C.C will notify us directly of pupils with entitlement
This is a dedicated school bus service and is not available for members of the general public to use
We aim to operate dedicated school bus services as advertised in our timetable. There may be occasions when journeys take longer than expected and/or may need to be diverted or cancelled due to factors beyond our control. These factors may include, breakdowns, traffic congestion, road traffic accidents, road works including road closures, major events, adverse weather conditions or other unforeseen operating circumstances
Whenever possible, we will advise of any disruption to our dedicated school bus services via text message to parents/carers, our website and on social media. However, in the event of cancellation, delay, diversion or termination of any of our dedicated school bus services, we shall not be liable for direct or indirect losses, damages, cost or inconvenience that customers or passengers suffer as a result
Customers are responsible for the passengers onward travel arrangements. We do not guarantee that our dedicated school bus services will connect with any bus, train or other service unless stated on the timetable
To download & print a copy of the M18 timetable click here
Please email hometoschool@marchants-coaches.com to purchase a digital bus pass for the current accademic year
Useful links & information....
For Terms & Condition of travel, click here
For service information and weather related travel updates, click here
For updates on school closures click here to visit the Gloucestershire County Council website
We're here to help....
Please contact a member of our Home to School Team if you require any assistance
Call: 01242 257585
Visit: Marchants Travel Shop, 61 Clarence Street, Cheltenham, GL50 3LB.
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