740 Knighton to Ludlow via Abcott, Bromfield

Operated by Minsterley Motors. First bus 07:45, last bus 17:50. 6 journeys on weekdays. Fares: set by the operator, not in the £3 capmore.

Next towards Ludlow from Knighton Bus Station (in): 07:45

Next towards Knighton from Assembly Rooms Park & Ride (adj):

Wanted a different 740? 7 other bus routes are numbered 740 elsewhere in the UK — see every 740 bus timetable by area.

Timetable

740 towards Ludlow — Monday to Friday (3 journeys)
Stop 07:4509:4513:55
Knighton Bus Station (in) 07:4509:4513:55
Radnor Drive (before) 07:4809:4813:58
Railway Station (adj) 07:5709:5714:07
Chestnut Meadow (opp) ·09:5714:07
Rail Crossing (opp) ·10:0014:10
Garage (adj) 07:5710:0114:11
College (adj) 08:0210:0514:15
Rocke Cottage (adj) 08:0810:1014:20
The Lodge (adj) 08:0910:1114:21
Lion Hotel (opp) 08:1810:2014:30
Chase View Estate (adj) 08:2910:3114:41
Racecourse (adj) 08:3210:3414:44
Bridge (adj) 08:3610:3814:48
Compasses Inn (opp) 08:3710:3914:49
Assembly Rooms Shelter (adj) 08:3810:4014:50

Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. A · means that journey does not stop there. 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) — Minsterley Motors sets its own fares here, though local discounts may apply. How the cap works →

Tickets on the 740

Minsterley Motors publishes singles and day returns on this route for adults and children.

Adult Single · Child Single · Adult 10 Trip

…and 2 more tickets on this route.

Ticket types come from Minsterley Motors's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 2024-11-04. That dataset lists what's sold, not what it costs — see published prices for Minsterley Motors.

Christmas & bank holidays

These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on — they come from the operator’s own published calendar. Everything above is an ordinary week.

Route map

All stops on route 740

Towns & areas on this route

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 740 bus?

The first 740 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:45 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 740 bus?

The last 740 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 17:50. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 740 bus cost?

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

Who runs the 740 bus?

The 740 is operated by Minsterley Motors.

Timetable data from Minsterley Motors via the Traveline National Dataset. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.