26 Shrewsbury to Meole Village via Coleham, Kingsland
Operated by Hotspur. First bus 06:50, last bus 18:33. 32 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £2.70 to £3.00 — more.
Wanted a different 26? 44 other bus routes are numbered 26 elsewhere in the UK — see every 26 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 07:18 | 08:03 | 08:48 | 09:33 | 10:18 | 11:03 | 11:48 | 12:33 | 13:18 | 14:03 | 14:48 | 15:32 | 16:17 | 17:02 | 17:48 | 18:33 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bus Station (Stand M) | 07:18 | 08:03 | 08:48 | 09:33 | 10:18 | 11:03 | 11:48 | 12:33 | 13:18 | 14:03 | 14:48 | 15:32 | 16:17 | 17:02 | 17:48 | 18:33 |
| Vicarage Road Jct (opp) | 07:31 | 08:16 | 09:01 | 09:46 | 10:31 | 11:16 | 12:01 | 12:46 | 13:31 | 14:16 | 15:01 | 15:47 | 16:32 | 17:17 | 18:01 | 18:46 |
| Cooklock Close Jct (adj) | 07:35 | 08:18 | 09:05 | 09:50 | 10:35 | 11:20 | 12:05 | 12:50 | 13:35 | 14:20 | 15:05 | 15:50 | 16:35 | 17:20 | 18:04 | 18:49 |
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 26
Adult single £2.70 to £3.00
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £2.70 | Coleham / Kingsland | |
|---|---|---|
| £3.00 | £2.70 | Meole Village |
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 9 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 26
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 9 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 Meole Village: 16 journeys, first 07:18 towards Shrewsbury: 16 journeys, first 06:50
Route map
All stops on route 26
26 towards Meole Village
All 18 stops
- Bus Station (Stand M) Shrewsbury
- St Mary's Church Town Services (adj) Shrewsbury
- Dogpole (adj) Shrewsbury
- Bridge (adj) Shrewsbury
- Mansers (adj) Coleham
- Pumping Station (opp) Coleham
- Belle Vue Gardens Jct (adj) Coleham
- South Hermitage Jct (adj) Kingsland
- Central Drive Jct (adj) Kingsland
- Cemetery (adj) Kingsland
- Old Roman Road (opp) Kingsland
- Priory Playing Fields (opp) Kingsland
- Upper Road Jct (adj) Meole Village
- Vicarage Road Jct (opp) Meole Village
- The Green (adj) Meole Village
- Victoria Road Jct (opp) Meole Village
- Barns Green Jct (opp) Meole Village
- Cooklock Close Jct (adj) Meole Village
26 towards Shrewsbury
All 20 stops
- Cooklock Close Jct (adj) Meole Village
- Elstree Close Jct (adj) Meole Village
- Milnthorpe Close Jct (opp) Meole Village
- Carnforth Close Jct (adj) Meole Village
- Meole Village Stores (adj) Meole Village
- No 8 (adj) Shrewsbury
- Vicarage Road Jct (adj) Meole Village
- Meole Crescent (opp) Meole Village
- Priory Playing Fields (adj) Kingsland
- Cemetery (opp) Kingsland
- Central Drive Jct (opp) Kingsland
- South Hermitage Jct (opp) Kingsland
- Belle Vue Gardens Jct (opp) Coleham
- Greyfriars Road Jct (opp) Coleham
- Mansers (opp) Coleham
- St. Julians Friars (adj) Shrewsbury
- The Square (adj) Shrewsbury
- Market Hall (opp) Shrewsbury
- Rowleys House (opp) Shrewsbury
- Bus Station (Stand M) Shrewsbury
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change from 1 November 2026 To amend Route.
- 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 PD1128125/177 · Changes in Shropshire County Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 26 bus?
The first 26 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:50 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 26 bus?
The last 26 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 18:33. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 26 bus cost?
Hotspur's published fares on the 26: 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 26 bus?
The 26 is operated by Hotspur.
Is the 26 bus timetable changing?
Yes — a change to the 26 is registered with the Traffic Commissioner and takes effect on 1 November 2026. To amend Route.
Timetable data from Hotspur via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (West Midlands feed). Hotspur last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 10 October 2026. Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PD1128125/177. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.