243 Shardlow to Derby via Aston-on-Trent, Thulston
Operated by Hawkes Coaches. First bus 07:46, last bus 15:10. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different 243? 7 other bus routes are numbered 243 elsewhere in the UK — see every 243 bus timetable by area.
- Schooldays only
| Stop | 07:46 |
|---|---|
| Aston Lane (NE-bound) | 07:46 |
| Recreation Ground (Opp) | 07:50 |
| White Hart Inn (adj) | 07:52 |
| Elvaston Lane End (Opp) | 07:56 |
| Academy Bus Park (Adj) | 08:05 |
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.
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 Hawkes Coaches 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 Derby
All 11 stops
- Aston Lane (NE-bound) Shardlow
- Recreation Ground (Opp) Aston-on-Trent
- Rectory Gardens (Adj) Aston-on-Trent
- White Hart Inn (adj) Aston-on-Trent
- Moor Lane (Opp) Aston-on-Trent
- Alderslade Close (Opp) Aston-on-Trent
- Elvaston Lane End (Opp) Thulston
- Elvaston Castle Gates (Opp) Thulston
- Back Lane (Opp) Chellaston - Derby
- School Lane (Opp) Chellaston - Derby
- Academy Bus Park (Adj) Chellaston - Derby
243 towards Shardlow
All 10 stops
- Academy Bus Park (Adj) Chellaston - Derby
- School Lane (Adj) Chellaston - Derby
- Back Lane (Adj) Chellaston - Derby
- Elvaston Castle Gates (Adj) Thulston
- Elvaston Lane End (Adj) Thulston
- Alderslade Close (Adj) Aston-on-Trent
- Moor Lane (Adj) Aston-on-Trent
- White Hart Inn (opp) Aston-on-Trent
- Rectory Gardens (Opp) Aston-on-Trent
- Recreation Ground (Adj) Aston-on-Trent
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 243 bus?
The first 243 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:46 (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 15:10. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 243 bus cost?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Hawkes Coaches day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 243 bus?
The 243 is operated by Hawkes Coaches.
Timetable data from Hawkes Coaches via the Traveline National Dataset. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.