Service 817 - a closed service for school pupils only
Schoolbound - Hill Ridware Village Hall, Uttoxeter Road, B5014 Ridware Road, Lichfield Road, Handsacre, Shropshire Brook Road, A513 Rugeley Road, Armitage Road, Rugeley, A460 Horse Fair, Rugeley Bus Station, Elmore Road, A460 Western Springs Road, Hagley Road, Penkridge Bank Road, The Hart School Site Bus Terminus.
Homebound - The Hart School Site Bus Terminus, Penkridge Bank Road, Rugeley, Hagley Road, A460 Western Springs Road, Elmore Road, Rugeley Bus Station, A460 Horse Fair, Armitage Road, A513 Rugeley Road, Shropshire Brook Road, Handsacre, B5014 Lichfield Road, B5014 Ridware Road, B5014 Uttoxeter Road, Hill Ridware Opposite Village Hall.
Timetable
Closed service for school pupils only. Timetable from 2 September 2025
| Stop (Main timing points) | Times |
|---|---|
| Hill Ridware, Village Hall | 0750 |
| Handsacre, Uttoxeter Road, Tuppenhurst Lane | 0755 |
| Armitage, Village Hall | 0800 |
| Armitage, Bus Stop New Road, junction of Shropshire Brook Road | 0803 |
| Armitage, Londis Shop, Rugeley Road | 0804 |
| Rugeley Bus Station | 0815 |
| The Hart School | 0820 |
| Stop (Main timing points) | Times |
|---|---|
| The Hart School | 1520 |
| Armitage, Londis Shop, Rugeley Road | 1535 |
| Armitage, Bus Stop New Road, junction of Shropshire Brook Road | 1538 |
| Armitage, Village Hall | 1540 |
| Handsacre, Uttoxeter Road, Tuppenhurst Lane | 1541 |
| Hill Ridware, Village Hall | 1548 |
Enquiries
Select Bus Services
Telephone: 01785 330764
Website: www.selectbusservices.com
Services 826/828
Schoolbound – Armitage, Rugeley Road, A51, Brereton, Main Road, Horsefair, Elmore Lane, Rugeley Bus Station, Elmore Lane, Western Springs Road, Green Lane.
Homebound – Rugeley, Green Lane, Western Springs Road, Elmore Lane, Rugeley Bus Station, Elmore Lane, Horsefair, Brereton Main Road, A51, Armitage, Rugeley Road.
Timetable
Timetable from 3 February 2026
| Stop (Main timing points) | Times (828) |
|---|---|
| Armitage, Hawksyard, opp Priory Avenue | 0741 |
| Rugeley, opp Plovers Rise | 0755 |
| Stop (Main timing points) | Times (826) |
|---|---|
| Rugeley, adj Plovers Rise | 1547 |
| Armitage, adj Priory Avenue | 1605 |
Enquiries
Chaserider
Telephone: 01543 758591
Website: www.chaserider.co.uk
How to use the bus
Locate the correct bus stop, bus service numbers are generally displayed on bus stop signs or on the timetable panel. Services can be displayed together, so check the sign for your service number. Another way to find your nearest bus stop is to use the Traveline website.
Signal the bus to stop
As the bus approaches, check the route number and destination displayed on the front of the bus. Raise your arm as a signal to the driver that you want the bus to stop.
When you want to get off
Simply press the bell once, as you approach the stop where you want to get off, stay seated until the bus stops. If you are unsure where your bus stops ask the driver for help when you get on the bus.