SM6 Heathfield to Cainscross via Fairford, Cirencester
Operated by Applegates. First bus 06:00, last bus 15:35. 2 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
| Stop | 06:00 |
|---|---|
| Applegate's Coaches Garage (by) | 06:00 |
| Perrinsfield (on) | 07:05 |
| Market Place (on) | 07:10 |
| The Vortex Inn (nr) | 07:20 |
| High Street (before) | 07:23 |
| Elf Meadow (opp) | 07:25 |
| Village Street (before) | 07:32 |
| Beeches Car Park (by) | 07:40 |
| Memorial (opp) | 07:48 |
| Jolly Nice (o/s) | 07:54 |
| The Pavillion (opp) | 07:58 |
| Marling School (after) | 08:15 |
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.
Tickets on the SM6
Applegates listed season tickets on this route for school pupils when it last published its fares.
Annual Pass · Annual Pass Direct Debit
Ticket types come from Applegates's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 3 April 2023 — over 3 years ago, so what is sold today may differ. That dataset lists what's sold, not what it costs, so check prices with Applegates.
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 Applegates 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 SM6
SM6 towards Cainscross
All 12 stops
- Applegate's Coaches Garage (by) Heathfield
- Perrinsfield (on) Lechlade
- Market Place (on) Lechlade
- The Vortex Inn (nr) Fairford
- High Street (before) Meysey Hampton
- Elf Meadow (opp) Poulton
- Village Street (before) Ampney Crucis
- Beeches Car Park (by) Cirencester
- Memorial (opp) Coates
- Jolly Nice (o/s) Frampton Mansell
- The Pavillion (opp) Brimscombe
- Marling School (after) Cainscross
SM6 towards Heathfield
All 12 stops
- Marling School (after) Cainscross
- The Pavillion (o/s) Brimscombe
- Jolly Nice (opp) Frampton Mansell
- Memorial (by) Coates
- Beeches Car Park (opp) Cirencester
- Village Street (nr) Ampney Crucis
- Elf Meadow (after) Poulton
- High Street (after) Meysey Hampton
- The Vortex Inn (opp) Fairford
- Market Place (on) Lechlade
- Perrinsfield (on) Lechlade
- Applegate's Coaches Garage (by) Heathfield
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first SM6 bus?
The first SM6 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:00 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last SM6 bus?
The last SM6 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 SM6 bus cost?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Applegates day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the SM6 bus?
The SM6 is operated by Applegates.
Timetable data from Applegates via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South West England feed). Applegates last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 13 August 2026. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.