Notes:

• Timetable effective from Wednesday 3rd September 2025, until further notice

• 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 M15 timetable, click here

For all enquiries & to purchase digital bus passes, please email: hometoschool@marchants-coaches.com

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

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

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