243 Salford Priors to Alcester via Dunnington, Bidford-on-Avon

Operated by Diamond Bus. First bus 07:59, last bus 15:35. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: set by the operator, not in the £3 cap — more.

Next towards Alcester from Ridsdale Close (Adj): tomorrow 07:59

Next towards Salford Priors from Alcester Academy Bus Park (Adj): 15:35

Wanted a different 243? 7 other bus routes are numbered 243 elsewhere in the UK — see every 243 bus timetable by area.

Timetable

Ends at ALCESTER HIGH SCHOOL · Monday to Friday · 1 journey
Stop 07:59
Ridsdale Close (Adj) 07:59
New Inn Lane (Adj) 08:04
Lauriston Park (Adj) 08:08
Crossroads (Adj) 08:11
Post Office (Adj) 08:15
Steppes Piece (Adj) 08:17
Harbour Close (Opp) 08:20
Alcester Grammar School (Adj) 08:25
St Benedicts RC School (Adj) 08:30
Alcester Academy Bus Park (Adj) 08:35

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.

This route is listed as NOT included in the £3 national fare cap (per GOV.UK) — Diamond Bus sets its own fares here, though local discounts may apply. How the cap works →

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 Diamond Bus before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.

Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, 28 December, 29 December, 30 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.

Route map

All stops on route 243

243 towards Alcester

All 15 stops
  1. Ridsdale Close (Adj) Salford Priors
  2. School Lane (Adj) Salford Priors
  3. Ban Brook Road (Adj) Salford Priors
  4. New Inn Lane (Adj) Abbots Salford
  5. Lauriston Park (Adj) Iron Cross
  6. Queens Head (Adj) Iron Cross
  7. Crossroads (Adj) Dunnington
  8. Reservoir (Adj) Dunnington
  9. Post Office (Adj) Broom
  10. Albion Terrace (Opp) Broom
  11. Steppes Piece (Adj) Bidford-on-Avon
  12. Harbour Close (Opp) Bidford-on-Avon
  13. Alcester Grammar School (Adj) Alcester
  14. St Benedicts RC School (Adj) Alcester
  15. Alcester Academy Bus Park (Adj) Alcester

243 towards Salford Priors

All 16 stops
  1. Alcester Academy Bus Park (Adj) Alcester
  2. St Benedicts RC School (Adj) Alcester
  3. Alcester Grammar School (Adj) Alcester
  4. Police Station (Opp) Alcester
  5. Roman Way (Opp) Alcester
  6. Harbour Close (Adj) Salford Priors
  7. Steppes Piece (Adj) Bidford-on-Avon
  8. Albion Terrace (Adj) Broom
  9. Post Office (Adj) Broom
  10. Crossroads (Adj) Dunnington
  11. Ridsdale Close (Adj) Salford Priors
  12. School Lane (Adj) Salford Priors
  13. Ban Brook Road (Adj) Salford Priors
  14. New Inn Lane (Adj) Abbots Salford
  15. Lauriston Park (Adj) Iron Cross
  16. Queens Head (Adj) Iron Cross

Towns & areas on this route

AlcesterBidford-on-AvonSalford PriorsBroomDunningtonAbbots SalfordIron Cross

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 243 bus?

The first 243 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:59 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 243 bus?

The last 243 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 15:35. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 243 bus cost?

GOV.UK lists this route as not included in the £3 national fare cap, so Diamond Bus sets its own single fares — check their website for prices. Local discounted fares may still apply.

Who runs the 243 bus?

The 243 is operated by Diamond Bus.

Timetable data from Diamond Bus via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (West Midlands feed). Diamond Bus last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 28 August 2026. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.