Car, Bus & Rail
Getting to Bewdley by Car
From Birmingham and the East
Take the A456 south-west (taking Hagley Road onto the Quinton Express Way.) Carry on along the A456 through Hagley, Blakedown and Kidderminster. Pass the Safari Park on the left and at the roundabout take the second exit for Bewdley Town Centre.
From the Tenbury Wells and the West
On the A456 pass the junction for the A4117 at Fingerpost. At the following roundabout take the first exit (B4190) for Bewdley Town Centre.
From Wolverhampton
Take the A449 to Kidderminster. Take the A456 to Bewdley.
From the North
Take the M6 South, leave on exit 8 and join the M5. Take the M5 to exit 3 and follow the A456 through Kidderminster to Bewdley.
From the South
Take the M5 North, leave on exit 6 and follow the A449 to Kidderminster. Take the A456 to Bewdley.
Where to Park:
Short Stay - Load Street
Medium Stay - Dog Lane
Long Stay - Gardners Meadow
Journey Planning
Take mainline rail services to Kidderminster. From Kidderminster Station, exit the Station to Comberton Hill. Do not cross the road. Catch a number 2 bus from the stop opposite a parade of shops in the direction of Bewdley, Bark Hill. Alight in Load Street (first stop after crossing the River Severn.)
Tel: 08457 484 950
Alternatively, take a steam train to the town through the West Midlands Safari Park. Walk across the car park of Kidderminster station to the booking office of the Severn Valley Railway, a heritage steam railway running between Kidderminster and Bridgnorth. Bewdley’s station is located just across the river from the town centre. For further information and running times please visit www.svr.co.uk
If you live in one of these postcode areas:
DY10, DY11, DY12, DY13, DY14, WV15 or WV16, you may be entitled to apply for a Local Residents Railcard for the Severn Valley Railway. Adults travel at child rates. Under 5s travel free.
Tel: 01299 403816
Lines open Mon – Fri 9.30am – 4.30pm
www.svr.co.uk
www.svr-net.org.uk
Local Rail and Bus Timetable Enquiries and Journey Planning
http://worcestershire.whub.org.uk/home/transport.htm - Worcestershire County Council.
http://www.shropshire.gov.uk/traveltransport.nsf - Shropshire County Council.
www.traveline.org.uk - Bus and Train services
Bewdley Tourist Information Centre Tel: 01299 404740 – For copies of timetables within the Bewdley area.
National Rail and Bus Timetable Enquiries and Journey Planning
www.nationalrail.co.uk - Rail timetable enquiries and journey planning
www.carlberry.co.uk - Bus and coach service details for route and frequency.
www.transportdirect.info – Door to door journey planning by public transport.
Worcestershire Councy Council transport page
www.worcestershire.gov.uk/transport
Further Options
Community Schemes
Toc H - A registered charity providing a voluntary run car service open to anyone in North-West Worcestershire who cannot use other transport for essential journeys or has no other transport available to them. A wheelchair car is also available. Charges are based on local bus fares.
Tel: 01299 405820
Dial-A-Ride - A charitable organisation providing door-to-door transport for people who live within the Wyre Forest District and are experiencing mobility difficulties, which prevent them from using public transport. Minibuses have tail-lift facilities, which can accommodate people in wheelchairs or those experiencing difficulty in climbing steps.
Tel: 01562 755084
ShareLINK - A countywide vehicle sharing scheme providing affordable minibus transport to groups. All non-profit making organisations such as charities, community groups, voluntary organisations or statutory bodies may qualify to join.
Tel: 01905 768461.
Workwise – A scooter hire scheme for those living in the rural parts of the parish without access to transport and would benefit from the use of a scooter to get to and from college or work.
Tel: 01905 768437
www.communitytransport.com - Community Transport Association
Concessionary Fares
For information on current eligibility contact Wyre Forest District Council.
http://www.wyreforestdc.gov.uk/lychee/spu/statutorynotices/concesstravel.html