Marchants Coaches are a leading provider of dedicated school bus services with a team of dedicated, friendly & committed professional drivers & operations staff, all of whom have been checked & authorised with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).

 

To download & print a copy of the M15 timetable click here.

 

Notes: 

 

• Timetable effective from Tuesday 5th September 2023 until Friday 19^th July 2024. Operates on Winchcombe School days only

• The company will notify parents by email of any special timetables to accommodate early finishes

• All passengers are required to produce a valid bus pass on the commencement of each journey

• Gloucestershire County Council school bus passes accepted on this service

• We do not offer the option of cash fares or single journeys

• Limited stop service - intermediate bus stops are not served

• This is a dedicated school bus service & is not available for members of the general public to use

• This service is financially supported by Winchcombe School

 

Prices:

 

Like all bus and coach operators we are facing substantial increases in the price of fuel and other operating costs including wages. This year we have been mindful of the impact of the cost-of-living crisis is having on the families who use our services. We have been working closely with the Governors of Winchcombe School, as they understand that transport to school can result in a significant cost to families, and they are keen to support families throughout their time at the school. Following those discussions, we are pleased to announce that the school will be providing a financial grant of 25% towards the costs of all academic bus passes for Winchcombe School pupils using our M15 & M18 services for the next academic year.

 

 

To purchase a bus pass for the M15 new academic year, click here.

 

 

Notes: 

 

• This service is operated on behalf of Winchcombe School

• Timetable effective from Tuesday 5th September 2023 until Friday 19^th July 2024. Operates on Winchcombe School term days only

• Limited stop service - intermediate bus stops are not served

• The route & timetable may be subject to change.

• Winchcombe School will notify parents by email of any changes to the route/timetable

• Winchcombe School will notify parents by email of any special timetables to accommodate early finishes

• All passengers are required to produce a valid bus pass on the commencement of each journey.

• We do not offer the option of cash or card payment fares for single journeys  

• This is a dedicated school bus service for registered users only & is not available for members of the general public to use

 

For all enquiries including bus pass prices, to purchase a bus pass & requests for occasional travel, please contact Winchcombe School direct on 01242 602233

or email finance@winchcombeschool.co.uk.

 

 

To download & print a copy the M18 timetable click here.

 

Notes: 

 

• Timetable effective from Tuesday 5th September 2023 until Friday 19^th July 2024. Operates on Winchcombe School days only

• The company will notify parents by email of any special timetables to accommodate early finishes

• All passengers are required to produce a valid bus pass on the commencement of each journey

• Gloucestershire County Council school bus passes accepted on this service

• We do not offer the option of cash fares or single journeys

• Limited stop service - intermediate bus stops are not served

• This is a dedicated school bus service & is not available for members of the general public to use

• This service is financially supported by Winchcombe School

 

Prices:

 

Like all bus and coach operators we are facing substantial increases in the price of fuel and other operating costs including wages. This year we have been mindful of the impact of the cost-of-living crisis is having on the families who use our services. We have been working closely with the Governors of Winchcombe School, as they understand that transport to school can result in a significant cost to families, and they are keen to support families throughout their time at the school. Following those discussions, we are pleased to announce that the school will be providing a financial grant of 25% towards the costs of all academic bus passes for Winchcombe School pupils using our M15 & M18 services for the next academic year.

 

 

To purchase a bus pass for the M18 new academic year Click Here

 

Gloucestershire County Council (G.C.C) school bus passes

 

We accept G.C.C school bus passes on our Winchcombe School dedicated school bus services. G.C.C will notify us directly of pupils who already have entitlement and will automatically be allocated a seat.

 

Most children and young people do not qualify for help with transport. G.C.C can only help with the cost of transport in certain situations to children who live in Gloucestershire and attend a maintained school or academy.

 

You may be eligible for free school transport

 

If your child goes to the nearest, or nearest available school to your home address and is;

• 2 miles or more for pupils aged under 8 years

• 3 miles or more for all pupils aged 8 and over

 

There are extended rights to transport for children over 8 if you are on the following:

• you are getting the maximum award of Working Tax Credit

• your child is eligible for free school meals

 

If you think you are eligible for free travel, please Click Here to apply on the G.C.C website.

 

 

Useful links & information....

 

• For full terms & condition of travel, click here.

• For Winchcombe School website, including term dates & holidays, 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

• E-mail: hometoschool@marchants-coaches.com

• Visit: Marchants Travel Shop, 61 Clarence Street, Cheltenham, GL50 3LB.