Transport
Students currently travel to The Marches School using a variety of means including service buses, taxis, bikes and on foot. The existing bus links to and from the school are very good and provide access from a number of areas in and around Oswestry, as well as across the border into Powys and Wrexham.
Please visit their websites for the the most up-to-date timetables and services:
Arriva Buses – www.arrivabus.co.uk or call 03448004411
Tanat Valley Coaches – www.tanat.co.uk or call 01691 780212
Parish Coaches – 01691 656222
Minibus Services
The school also operates a number of daily minibus services. For more details on this service and to apply for a seat on one of the minibus services, please contact Natasha Butler on 01691 664400 or email Natasha.Butler@mar.mmat.co.uk
Mini Bus 1 – Wrexham – Ellesmere
| Time | Collection / Drop Off Point |
| 7.30am | Rhostyllen |
| 7.35am | Hightown, Wrexham |
| 7.40am | Marchwiel |
| 7.55am | Ellesmere |
| 8.00am | Criftins |
| 8.05am | St Martins |
| 8.10am | Gobowen |
Mini Bus 2 – Wrexham – Johnstown
| Time | Collection / Drop Off Point |
| 7.50am | B&Q Wrexham |
| 7.55am | Johnstown |
Mini Bus 3 – Chirk – Gledrid – Weston Rhyn
| Time | Collection / Drop Off Point |
| 7.45am | Ruabon |
| 8.00am | Chirk Stop 1 |
| 8.03am | Chirk Stop 2 |
| 8.05am | Gledrid |
| 8.07am | Weston Rhyn |
Mini Bus 4 – Rhos – Selattyn – The Wern – Hengoed – Gobowen
| Time | Collection / Drop Off Point |
| 7.40am | Rhos / Quinta |
| 7.55am | Selattyn |
| 8.00am | The Wern |
| 8.06am | Hengoed |
| 8.15am | Gobowen |
Mini Bus 5 – Weston Rhyn – St Martins – Gobowen
| Time | Collection / Drop Off Point |
| 7.50am | Weston Rhyn Stop 1 |
| 7.55am | Weston Rhyn Stop 2 |
| 8.00am | St Martins |
| 8.05am | Gobowen |
Please see the below new minibus route, the service is also doing a special offer of £12.50 for the Four Crosses and Llanymynech pick up.
| New Minibus | Price per child (1 child), per week |
| Meifod | £20 |
| Llansantffraid-ym-Mechain | £17 |
| Four Crosses | £12.50 |
| Llanymynech | £12.50 |
| Llynclys | £10 |
Expression of Interest Transport Form 2021/2022
We are now taking expression of interest forms for students wanting to access the private minibus service.
Please complete the online form by clicking here.
Who is entitled to free school transport?
Shropshire Residents
Please visit https://www.shropshire.gov.uk/school-transport/ or call 0345 678006 for more details
Powys Residents
Please visit www.powys.gov.uk or call 01597 826438 for more details.
Post-16 Transport
Students can apply for a bus pass through Shropshire Council or consider route options and contact the relevant bus company direct. Students will be entitled to assistance with transport costs if parents:
- Qualify for free school meals
- Receive income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
- Receive income support
- Receive child tax credits with an income of less than £16,190
Please visit www.shropshire.gov.uk or call 01743 252485 for more details.
The 16-19 Bursary can also be used to assist with post-16 transport costs. To find out more, please click here.
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