Market Drayton to Shrewsbury bus service to run more frequently from 5 October
The 64 Market Drayton to Shrewsbury bus service will begin operating more frequently from 5 October 2024 – with the service running once an hour throughout the day.
And Arriva Midlands, who operate the service, will also add in some additional journeys between Market Drayton and Hanley, improving the overall connections in the area.
The improvements to the 64 service have 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.
Ian Nellins, Shropshire Council’s deputy Leader, Cabinet member with responsibility for public transport, and councillor for Market Drayton West, said:
“Our analysis of the bus network, and the views and comments of people in Market Drayton, made it clear that the 64 service between Market Drayton and Shrewsbury was one service in great need of investment and improvement.
“We’ve worked with the current operator Arriva Midlands to introduce much needed frequency improvements along this route. As a Market Drayton resident I am very aware of the local need for a more regular bus service on the 64 route and I’m sure that passengers and local people will welcome this change, which will provide a much better service for residents and visitors. The present £2 single fare offer will make this an affordable as well as a more frequent service.
“We hope this is just the start of many more improvements to the county’s bus network, if more money is made available.”
