X81 Craven Arms to Mochdre via Acton, Trehafren
Operated by Tanat Valley Coaches. Registered as running via Kerry, Sam, Montgomery, Bishops Castle, Clun. First bus 07:30, last bus 18:15. 13 journeys on weekdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
Wanted a different X81? 1 other bus route is numbered X81 elsewhere in the UK — see every X81 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 09:00 | 12:00 | 14:55 | 14:55 | 14:55 | 14:55 | 18:15 to Chirbury |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Railway Station (adj) | 09:00 | 12:00 | 14:55 | 14:55 | 14:55 | 14:55 | 18:15 |
| Crossroads (opp) | 09:05 | 12:05 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 18:20 |
| Kangaroo Inn (adj) | 09:07 | 12:07 | 15:02 | 15:02 | 15:02 | 15:02 | 18:22 |
| Crossroads Southbound (opp) | 09:09 | 12:09 | 15:05 | 15:04 | 15:05 | 15:05 | 18:24 |
| Hundred House Inn (adj) | 09:10 | 12:10 | 15:05 | 15:05 | 15:05 | 15:05 | 18:25 |
| Crown Inn (adj) | 09:12 | 12:12 | 15:07 | 15:07 | 15:07 | 15:07 | 18:27 |
| Ford Street Jct (opp) | 09:15 | 12:15 | 15:09 | 15:08 | 15:09 | 15:10 | 18:30 |
| Crossroads (adj) | 09:22 | 12:22 | 15:10 | 15:10 | 15:10 | 15:17 | 18:37 |
| Crossroads (opp) | 09:25 | 12:25 | 15:20 | 15:20 | 15:20 | 15:20 | 18:40 |
| Bus Car Park (adj) | · | · | · | 15:35 | 15:35 | 15:35 | · |
| Boars Head PH (opp) | 09:35 | 12:35 | 15:35 | · | · | · | 18:50 |
| Church (adj) | 09:40 | 12:40 | 15:40 | 15:40 | 15:40 | 15:40 | 18:55 |
| Bridge (opp) | 09:41 | 12:41 | 15:41 | 15:41 | 15:41 | 15:41 | 18:56 |
| Junction (opp) | 09:45 | 12:45 | 15:46 | 15:46 | 15:46 | 15:46 | 19:00 |
| Post Office (Grounds) | 09:47 | 12:47 | 15:48 | 15:48 | 15:48 | 15:48 | 19:02 |
| Post Office (adj) | 09:55 | 12:55 | 15:56 | 15:56 | 15:56 | 15:56 | 19:10 |
| Clive House (nr) | 10:00 | 13:00 | 16:01 | 16:01 | 16:01 | 16:01 | · |
| Bluebell Hotel (adj) | 10:04 | 13:04 | 16:05 | 16:05 | 16:05 | 16:05 | · |
| Sarn Inn (after) | 10:10 | 13:10 | 16:11 | 16:11 | 16:11 | 16:11 | · |
| Glanmiheli Bridge (before) | 10:15 | 13:15 | 16:16 | 16:16 | 16:16 | 16:16 | · |
| Herbert Arms (before) | 10:17 | 13:17 | 16:18 | 16:18 | 16:18 | 16:18 | · |
| Newtown Bus Station | 10:25 | 13:25 | 16:26 | 16:26 | 16:26 | 16:26 | · |
| Hill View Close (before) | · | · | · | 16:30 | · | · | · |
| Newtown College (in) | · | · | · | 16:35 | · | · | · |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off; one that finishes short of the usual end says where ("to …") — not every journey on this route runs the whole way. 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.
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 Tanat Valley Coaches before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
- Christmas Eve — Thursday, 24 December 2026 towards Mochdre: 4 journeys, first 09:00 towards Craven Arms: 4 journeys, first 07:30
- Christmas Day — Friday, 25 December 2026 towards Craven Arms: 1 journey, first 16:49 Few buses run on Christmas Day, so check with Tanat Valley Coaches before relying on this.
- Monday, 28 December 2026 towards Craven Arms: 1 journey, first 16:49
- Tuesday, 29 December 2026 towards Mochdre: 4 journeys, first 09:00 towards Craven Arms: 4 journeys, first 07:30
- Wednesday, 30 December 2026 towards Mochdre: 4 journeys, first 09:00 towards Craven Arms: 4 journeys, first 07:30
- New Year's Eve — Thursday, 31 December 2026 towards Mochdre: 4 journeys, first 09:00 towards Craven Arms: 4 journeys, first 07:30
- New Year's Day — Friday, 1 January 2027 towards Craven Arms: 1 journey, first 16:49
Route map
All stops on route X81
X81 towards Mochdre
All 38 stops
- Railway Station (adj) Craven Arms
- Royal Mail Offices (adj) Craven Arms
- Public Toilets (adj) Craven Arms
- Craven Arms Hotel (opp) Craven Arms
- Crossroads (opp) Long Meadowend
- Kangaroo Inn (adj) Aston on Clun
- Crossroads Southbound (opp) Little Brampton
- Crossroads Westbound (opp) Little Brampton
- Hundred House Inn (adj) Purslow
- Crown Inn (adj) Clunton
- Ford Street Jct (opp) Clun
- Crossroads (adj) Acton
- Crossroads (opp) Colebatch
- Bus Car Park (adj) Bishops Castle
- Community College (adj) Bishops Castle
- Boars Head PH (opp) Bishops Castle
- No. 1 (adj) Bishops Castle
- Market (adj) Bishops Castle
- Salop Street Jct (adj) Bishops Castle
- Church (adj) Lydham
- Glebe Meadow (opp) Lydham
- Bridge (opp) Bromleys Mill
- Junction (opp) Llanerch
- Post Office (Grounds) Churchstoke
- Old School House (opp) Churchstoke
- Post Office (adj) Chirbury
- Stepping Stones (opp) Chirbury
- Clive House (nr) Montgomery
- Bluebell Hotel (adj) Pentrehyling
- Meadowcroft Cafe (nr) Pentrehyling
- Sarn Inn (after) Sarn
- Glanmiheli Bridge (before) Glan Mule
- Herbert Arms (before) Kerry
- Old Kerry Road (o/s Railway Tavern) Newtown
- Newtown Bus Station Newtown
- Hill View Close (before) Trehafren
- Flying Shuttle (nr) Trehafren
- Newtown College (in) Mochdre
X81 towards Craven Arms
All 40 stops
- Newtown College (in) Mochdre
- Flying Shuttle (nr) Trehafren
- Hill View Close (after) Trehafren
- Ladywell House (before) Newtown
- Park Street Newtown
- Newtown Bus Station Newtown
- Old Kerry Road (o/s Railway Tavern) Newtown
- Herbert Arms (opp) Kerry
- Kerry Lamb Inn (o/s) Kerry
- Glanmiheli Bridge (after) Glan Mule
- Glanmule Garage (after) Glan Mule
- Sarn Inn (before) Sarn
- Bluebell Hotel (opp) Pentrehyling
- Clive House (nr) Montgomery
- Stepping Stones (adj) Chirbury
- Post Office (opp) Chirbury
- Old School House (o/s) Churchstoke
- Post Office (Grounds) Churchstoke
- Junction (adj) Llanerch
- Bridge (adj) Bromleys Mill
- Junction (adj) Lydham
- Glebe Meadow (adj) Lydham
- Church (opp) Lydham
- Bus Car Park (adj) Bishops Castle
- Salop Street Jct (opp) Bishops Castle
- Market (opp) Bishops Castle
- No. 2 (adj) Bishops Castle
- Boars Head PH (adj) Bishops Castle
- Bowling Green Close Jct (adj) Bishops Castle
- Crossroads (adj) Colebatch
- Crossroads (opp) Acton
- Ford Street Jct (adj) Clun
- Crown Inn (opp) Clunton
- Hundred House Inn (opp) Purslow
- Crossroads Eastbound (adj) Little Brampton
- Kangaroo Inn (opp) Aston on Clun
- Crossroads (adj) Long Meadowend
- Craven Arms Hotel (adj) Craven Arms
- Harry Tuffins (adj) Craven Arms
- Craven Arns Rail Station (main entrance) Craven Arms
Service registration & registered changes
- New service effective 2 November 2026 Newtown Bus Station → Craven Arms Railway Station
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PG1012786/92 · Changes in Powys County Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first X81 bus?
The first X81 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:30 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last X81 bus?
The last X81 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 18:15. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the X81 bus cost?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Tanat Valley Coaches day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the X81 bus?
The X81 is operated by Tanat Valley Coaches.
Timetable data from Tanat Valley Coaches via the Traveline National Dataset. Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PG1012786/92. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.