23 Shrewsbury to Monkmoor via Abbey Foregate, Belvidere
Operated by Hotspur. First bus 08:21, last bus 17:36. 19 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £2.70 to £3.00 — more.
Wanted a different 23? 64 other bus routes are numbered 23 elsewhere in the UK — see every 23 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 09:15 | 10:15 | 11:15 | 12:15 | 13:15 | 14:15 | 15:15 | 16:15 | 17:15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bus Station (Stand C) | 09:15 | 10:15 | 11:15 | 12:15 | 13:15 | 14:15 | 15:15 | 16:15 | 17:15 |
| Shirehall (adj) | 09:24 | 10:24 | 11:24 | 12:24 | 13:24 | 14:24 | 15:24 | 16:24 | 17:24 |
| Mynd Close Jct (adj) | 09:33 | 10:33 | 11:33 | 12:33 | 13:33 | 14:33 | 15:33 | 16:33 | 17:33 |
| Baptist Church (opp) | 09:35 | 10:35 | 11:35 | 12:35 | 13:35 | 14:35 | 15:35 | 16:35 | 17:35 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Fares on the 23
Adult single £2.70 to £3.00
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £2.70 | Abbey Foregate | |
|---|---|---|
| £3.00 | £2.70 | Belvidere / Monkmoor |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is Shrewsbury.
Centrebus Group's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 4 October 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same. Fares change — check with Hotspur before you travel.
Tickets on the 23
Hotspur publishes singles on this route for adults and young people.
U19 Single · Adult Single
Ticket types come from Hotspur's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 5 October 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with Hotspur.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Hotspur before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, 28 December, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Saturday, 2 January 2027 towards Monkmoor: 9 journeys, first 09:15 towards Shrewsbury: 10 journeys, first 08:21
Route map
All stops on route 23
23 towards Monkmoor
All 18 stops
- Bus Station (Stand C) Shrewsbury
- St Mary's Church Town Services (adj) Shrewsbury
- Dogpole (adj) Shrewsbury
- Bridge (adj) Shrewsbury
- Abbey Church (adj) Abbey Foregate
- The Dun Cow (opp) Abbey Foregate
- Newhall Gardens Jct (adj) Abbey Foregate
- The Bell PH (adj) Abbey Foregate
- Shirehall (adj) Abbey Foregate
- Shirehall (adj) Belvidere
- Reynaulds Close Jct (opp) Belvidere
- Carmen Avenue Jct (opp) Belvidere
- Peace Drive Jct (adj) Belvidere
- Belvidere Road Jct (adj) Belvidere
- Belvidere Lane Jct (opp) Belvidere
- Mynd Close Jct (adj) Belvidere
- Flagwall (opp) Monkmoor
- Baptist Church (opp) Monkmoor
23 towards Shrewsbury
All 20 stops
- Baptist Church (opp) Monkmoor
- Mynd Close Jct (opp) Belvidere
- Belvidere Lane Jct (adj) Belvidere
- Belvidere Road Jct (opp) Belvidere
- Peace Drive Jct (opp) Belvidere
- Carmen Avenue Jct (adj) Belvidere
- Reynaulds Close Jct (adj) Belvidere
- NO. 67 (opp) Belvidere
- Shirehall (opp) Belvidere
- Shirehall (opp) Abbey Foregate
- The Bell PH (opp) Abbey Foregate
- Newhall Gardens Jct (opp) Abbey Foregate
- The Dun Cow (adj) Abbey Foregate
- Abbey Church (opp) Abbey Foregate
- Mansers (adj) Coleham
- St. Julians Friars (adj) Shrewsbury
- The Square (adj) Shrewsbury
- Market Hall (opp) Shrewsbury
- Rowleys House (opp) Shrewsbury
- Bus Station (Stand C) Shrewsbury
Service registration & registered changes
- New service effective 1 September 2026 Monday to Saturday, excluding Bank Holidays Mondays, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day
Registered as financially supported by a local authority (Shropshire County Council.).
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PD1128125/180 · Changes in Shropshire County Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 23 bus?
The first 23 departure on weekdays leaves at 08:21 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 23 bus?
The last 23 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 17:36. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 23 bus cost?
Hotspur's published fares on the 23: adult single £2.70 to £3.00. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Hotspur day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 23 bus?
The 23 is operated by Hotspur.
Timetable data from Hotspur via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (West Midlands feed). Hotspur last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 2 October 2026. Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PD1128125/180. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.