Bus times in Franche
All the buses in Franche: 9 bus routes and 39 bus stops (Kidderminster area). Pick a stop for live departures, or a route for the full timetable.
Next buses from Beaulieu Close (adj) as of 18:08
Scheduled times at Franche’s busiest stop, from the operators’ timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for more departures and its live map, or pick another stop.
Cancellations & disruptions in Franche today
- 4 Franche circular via Fairfield, Kidderminster Diamond Bus · not Sundays · first 08:36 · last 18:00
- 4A Franche → Kidderminster via Ferndale Diamond Bus · not Sundays · first 07:16 · last 07:16
- 12 Kidderminster circular via Franche, Ferndale Diamond Bus · not Sundays · first 10:00 · last 13:55
- 297 Oldbury → Kidderminster via Hampton, Franche Select Bus Services · not Sundays · first 07:05 · last 18:32
- 702 Franche → Wolverley via Kidderminster, Broadwaters Diamond Bus · weekdays only · first 08:04 · last 15:20
- 703 Franche → Wolverley via Kidderminster, Broadwaters Diamond Bus · weekdays only · first 08:04 · last 15:20
- 704 Franche → Wolverley via Fairfield Diamond Bus · weekdays only · first 08:04 · last 15:20
- 705 Franche → Wolverley via Fairfield Diamond Bus · weekdays only · first 08:04 · last 15:20
- 706 Franche → Wolverley via Fairfield Diamond Bus · weekdays only · first 08:04 · last 15:20
Route numbers are reused all over the country. See every UK 297 bus, 4 bus, 12 bus, 702 bus, 703 bus, 704 bus, 705 bus, 706 bus or 4A bus timetable.
Map of bus stops in Franche
All 39 stops shown. Tap a marker for live departures.
Bus stops in Franche
Busiest stops
- Beaulieu Close (adj) 6 routes
- Beeches Road (Southbound) 5 routes
- Beeches Road (Northbound) 5 routes
- Cornwall Avenue (opp) 5 routes
- Cornwall Avenue (adj) 5 routes
- Erica Close (adj) 5 routes
- Mallory Drive (Opp) 5 routes
- Marlpool Gardens Shops (adj) 5 routes
- Mouse Lane (Adj) 5 routes
- Woodland Avenue (Adj) 5 routes
- Aldermere Road (opp) 4 routes
- Beechfield Drive (opp) 4 routes
Franche (39 stops)
- Aldermere Road (opp)
- Ash Grove (adj)
- Ash Grove (opp)
- Beaulieu Close (adj)
- Beeches Road (Northbound)
- Beeches Road (Southbound)
- Beechfield Drive (adj)
- Beechfield Drive (opp)
- Chestnut Grove (Eastbound)
- Chestnut Grove (Westbound)
- Cornwall Avenue (adj)
- Cornwall Avenue (opp)
- Erica Close (adj)
- Habberley Lane (adj)
- Habberley Lane (NE bound)
- Habberley Lane (SW bound)
- Hay Close (adj)
- Hay Close (opp)
- Lowe Lane (Opp)
- Mallory Drive (Opp)
- Marlpool Gardens Shops (adj)
- Marlpool Lane Stores (Adj)
- Marlpool Place (Adj)
- Marlpool Road (Adj)
- Marlpool Stores (opp)
- Marlpool Stores (Opp)
- Mouse Lane (Adj)
- Mouse Lane (opp)
- Rugby Club (adj)
- Snowdon Close (adj)
- Snowdon Close (opp)
- Supermarket (Adj)
- Supermarket (opp)
- Wilton Avenue (Adj)
- Wilton Avenue (Eastbound)
- Wilton Avenue (Opp)
- Wilton Avenue (Westbound)
- Woodland Avenue (Adj)
- Woodland Avenue (opp)
Operators in Franche
Bus services here are registered with Worcestershire County Council. See registered service changes and withdrawals →
Frequently asked questions
Which buses run in Franche?
9 bus routes serve Franche, run by Diamond Bus and Select Bus Services. The busiest are the 297 (Oldbury to Kidderminster), the 4 (Franche circular), the 12 (Kidderminster circular), the 702 (Franche to Wolverley), the 703 (Franche to Wolverley), the 704 (Franche to Wolverley), the 705 (Franche to Wolverley) and the 706 (Franche to Wolverley), plus 1 school or occasional service.
How much is the bus fare in Franche?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, falling to £2 from 1 January 2027. Buses in Franche are run by Diamond Bus, Select Bus Services — check each operator's day and weekly tickets, which are often cheaper for multiple journeys.
How many bus stops are there in Franche?
There are 39 active bus stops in Franche. Each stop page on this site shows the next departures and every route that calls there.