New additional bus service added in Oswestry

An additional service is to be added to the existing Oswestry town bus service from Monday 9 December [2024].

Numbered 406, the new service – operated by Tanat Valley – will provide eastern areas of the town with more choice of travel early in the morning and in the early evening.

The  new service has been made possible by the award of £1.8m from the Department for Transport (DfT) to Shropshire Council following the submission of its updated Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) in July 2024. It’s one of many planned improvements to bus services across the county – all of which are included in the BSIP.

Follow this link to see the 406 Oswestry town service timetable.

A town map issued by Tanat Valley Coaches can be seen below.

Ian Nellins, Shropshire Council’s deputy Leader, Cabinet member with responsibility for public transport, and councillor for Market Drayton West, said:

“I’m sure this change will be welcomed by current and potential bus users in Oswestry.

“Our analysis of the bus network, made it clear that Oswestry town service was in need of investment and improvement and I’m delighted that the money we have received from the DfT has helped to make this change possible.

“We will continue our efforts to secure further funding in the future to enable further improvements across Shropshire.”

The award of £1.8m of Government funding has also made it possible for Shropshire Council to halve the park and ride fare in Ludlow and Shrewsbury, improve the Ludlow town service, and improve the Shrewsbury to Bridgnorth and Shrewsbury to Market Drayton services.