We would like to inform our students who live in Wales about two announcements that may affect their transport arrangements for September and the Autumn Term.
Newport Bus Routes
We’re delighted to inform you that following discussions with Arriva Buses, we have secured the following service from Newport to the College campuses. We have been working with Arriva throughout the summer to secure this route.
Bus Service Details
The bus service days and timing are as follows (College days only):
07:25 Route 519 Newport – Shrewsbury (with an extension to Shrewsbury College as route 8a)
14:45 Route 519 Shrewsbury – Newport
17:15 Route 519 Shrewsbury – Newport (with an extension from Shrewsbury College as route 8a)
This service will begin on Monday 7 September.
The Bus Service going forward
Please note that this service will be provided until the October half term. Arriva will review passenger numbers in order that they can make an informed view on continuing the service beyond that point.
Transport for students travelling from Aberystwyth on the Transport for Wales (TfW) Cambrian Line
We are pleased to announce that Transport for Wales has added an additional service between Aberystwyth and Shrewsbury. There are now two services running that serve Shrewsbury.
Due to the pandemic, Transport for Wales has been running a reduced service.
Train Replacement Service Details
4x Coaches leaving Machynlleth to Shrewsbury at 06:30
4x Coaches leaving Shrewsbury to Machynlleth at 16:30
Arrives at Shrewsbury at 08.25
MACHYNLLETH - Station Front | 06.30 |
CAERSWS - Outside the Unicorn Pub | 07.10 |
NEWTOWN - Station Entrance opposite the supermarket | 07.25 |
WELSHPOOL - Station Car Park | 07.50 |
4x Coaches leaving Machynlleth to Shrewsbury at 07:05
4x Coaches leaving Shrewsbury to Machynlleth at 16:30
Arrives at Shrewsbury at 09:00
MACHYNLLETH - Station Front | 07.05 |
CAERSWS - Outside the Unicorn Pub | 07.45 |
NEWTOWN - Station Entrance opposite the supermarket | 08.00 |
WELSHPOOL - Station Car Park | 08.25 |
Any questions?
We do appreciate that you may have made other transport arrangements in the meantime and we do apologise that we have only been able to inform you of this decision now.
If you have any questions regarding either of these transport announcements, then please contact Student Services on 01743 653000 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.