Transport

We hope you find this summary of local transport useful in meeting your needs. Please note that the listing of private hire firms may not be comprehensive. Details of bus and local hire companies are subject to change, and we advise you to make enquiries 48 hours in advance of your journey.

Buses Stagecoach

Pulhams Coaches

Pulhams Coaches firm runs the 606 bus along a route between Cheltenham, Bishop’s Cleeve, Winchcombe, Broadway, Willersey and Chipping Campden. The buses run mainly half hourly between 08.00 and 18.00. 08.00 is earliest departure to Winchcombe from Pittville Street, Cheltenham and 07.36 the earliest departure from Winchcombe Medical Centre to Cheltenham.

In addition, the 656 Pulhams bus operates between Dumbleton, Winchcombe and Bishop’s Cleeve terminating at Tesco car park in Bishop’s Cleeve. This bus operates on Mondays and Fridays only. It leaves Winchcombe Library at 10.11and returns from Tesco Superstore Car Park at 12.00. Many Pulhams Services now accept contactless payments. Pulhams also provides coach day trips; private coach hire and school transport. Please see website for upto-date information.

ADDRESS Pulham & Sons (Coaches Ltd), Bourton Business Park, Bourton-on-the-Water GL54 2HQ TELEPHONE 01452 572202 / 01451 820369 EMAIL info@pulhamscoaches.com WEB www.pulhamscoaches.com The W bus starts and finishes in Cheltenham (so if you are picking it up for a local journey within Winchcombe, be sure it is going in the direction you want to travel in before boarding!) This service does not operate on Sundays. The first bus leaving Cheltenham goes at 06:10 from Pittville street. The first bus from Winchcombe Delavale Road leaves at 06:33, or the Old police Station at 06:42. It then runs approximately hourly throughout the day, with the last bus leaving Cheltenham at 18:00 and returning via Delavale Road (18:28) and Winchcombe Old Police station (18:37). For up-to-date information and timetables please see the stagecoach website. WEB www.stagecoachbus.com

Cars/Taxis

A Private Hire

Local taxi firm based in Winchcombe which is open 24 hours. Please phone for this local service. The firm offers local transport; airport transfers and Cotswold village tours. TELEPHONE 07540 437546

At Community Connexions, we provide transport for people of all ages across Gloucestershire and beyond who would otherwise struggle to get where they need to go. This may be due to physical, mental, social or rural barriers. Our fleet of qualified drivers and trained volunteers are dedicated to providing transport to help enable independence, inclusion and participation. As a registered charity with over 30 years’ worth of experience, we offer community transport at its best. Our transport services are reliable, punctual, safe and fully accessible. ADDRESS Sandford Park Offices, College Road, Cheltenham GL53 7HX TELEPHONE 0345 680 5029 EMAIL info@communityconnexions.org.uk WEB https://communityconnexions.org.uk

Cotswold Chauffeured Cars

Cotswold Chauffeured Cars is a well-established company providing private hire services for personal and corporate travel. We operate our executive chauffeur service across the Cotswolds, Gloucestershire and nearby areas. Based in Cheltenham.

ADDRESS The Cherries Market Lane, Greet Cheltenham GL54 5BL TELEPHONE 01242 602 554 / 07742 001 529 EMAIL info@cotswoldchauffeuredcars.co.uk WEB https://cotswoldprivatehireltd.co.uk/

Driving Miss Daisy (Cheltenham)

We run a pre-booked community driving and companion service for anyone (elderly, disabled, children) who is unable to drive, to enable them to maintain their independence. As well as requests such as shopping trips, pets to the vet, hairdresser and dental appointments, or simply days out to the seaside or gardens centres, the driver can accompany clients into a doctor’s surgery or hospital appointments. We have two cars in the area, one of which is a wheelchair accessible vehicle. Our drivers are DBS checked, hold a level 2 First Aid certificate, have advanced driver training, are fully licensed as a private hire driver by the local authority, are Dementia friends, and have received manual handling training in order to assist anyone in and out of wheelchairs. We will also ensure that on return from a hospital stay, the client is settled back home before leaving. CONTACT Bryan Jones TELEPHONE 0333 014 6211 EMAIL Cheltenham@drivingmissdaisy.co.uk WEB http://www.drivingmissdaisy.co.uk

PG Private Hire

Many will know Paul Godfrey from Purple Hair Salon in Bishop’s Cleeve. He now offers a private hire service for airports or local journeys – more info on social media Starline Taxis

This taxi firm has some locally-based drivers which may speed up arrival time on occasions, but the usual call-out time is around 20-25 minutes from Cheltenham where the firm is based. The price and type of car are confirmed by text on ordering, and customers are informed when the car is en route to them and when it has arrived. This firm is open 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. As well as cash transactions, all major credit and debit cards are accepted as payment via the app and over the phone. Taxi drivers are fully trained, vetted and the firm is committed to reliability and customer safety. Taxis can be booked by phone, mobile app or on-line on the website.

ADDRESS 6 Royal Well Place, Cheltenham GL50 3D TELEPHONE 01242 250250 WEB www.starlinetaxis.com

Taylor Private Hire, Winchcombe

A local firm which provides travel services in and around Winchcombe. Services include Cabs, Minicabs, Taxis/Radio Cars and Airport transfers, Chauffeur Service & Executive Car Hire etc. to mention a few.

ADDRESS 25 Abbots Leys Road, Winchcombe, Cheltenham, GL545QG TELEPHONE 01242 603651

Rail

Gloucestershire/Warwickshire Steam Railway

The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway is a volunteer-operated heritage railway offering a round trip of 28 miles. It uses part of the route of the former Great Western Railway’s main line from Birmingham to Cheltenham via Stratford-upon-Avon. It now operates steam and heritage diesel trains between Cheltenham Racecourse and Broadway through some of the most spectacular scenery in the Cotswolds. Winchcombe Station offers the Coffee Pot café, open between 10am and 4pm on train-running days (see Section 8). Trips can be planned to stop at stations along the route for a length of time. There are steam and diesel trains available. Timetables vary from day to day so please check website for details. There is a contact form on the website for enquiries. A journey on this railway makes an enjoyable day out for residents and visitors alike.

ADDRESS Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway plc, Churchward House, Winchcombe Railway Station, Winchcombe, Cheltenham GL54 5LD TELEPHONE 01242 621405 EMAIL info@gwsr.com WEB www.gwsr.com