Bus from Bishops Castle to Pontesbury

1 direct route · about 33 min · first bus 07:20, last bus 15:40 (weekdays).

Next buses to Pontesbury as of 07:00

Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Bishops Castle, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.

Direct routes

RouteOperatorJourney timeWeekday journeysDaysFirstLastBoard atGet off atCalls at
553 Minsterley Motors ~33 min 5 Sat 4 · no Sunday buses 07:20 15:40 No. 1 (adj) Brooklands (adj) Lydham, Bromleys Mill, Llan, Fishpool, Whitegrit, Black Marsh & 5 more

Times are for the first boarding point in Bishops Castle on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.

The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 553 bus timetable.

Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes (England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →

Frequently asked questions

Which bus goes from Bishops Castle to Pontesbury?

The 553 (Minsterley Motors) runs directly from Bishops Castle to Pontesbury. Board at No. 1 (adj) and get off at Brooklands (adj); the journey takes about 33 minutes.

How long does the bus take from Bishops Castle to Pontesbury?

Around 33 minutes on the 553, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Lydham, Bromleys Mill, Llan, Fishpool and other stops on the way.

What time is the first and last bus from Bishops Castle to Pontesbury?

On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:20 and the last around 15:40. Check the route timetables for weekends.

How much is the bus from Bishops Castle to Pontesbury?

Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.

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