Stortford Shuttle

Bishop's Stortford Community Transport CIO

Bishop's Stortford Community Transport CIO is a registered charity - we provide the services below. Bishop's Stortford Town Council help us manage these services.

Stortford Shuttle (STSH) - The Town Bus for Everyone!

LATEST UPDATE: Unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances the Stortford Shuttle service will not be running Wednesday 26th November - Normal service is expected to return tomorrow (27th November 2025) from 07:50 hrs.  Apologies for this inconvenience.  

Stortford Shuttle (STSH) is a community bus service that travels around the Bishop's Stortford. It operates Monday-Friday 07:50-15:00 hrs and Saturdays 09:00-13:00 hrs (except bank holidays). This service has a 1 hour circular route that starts and ends at Herts and Essex Hospital. Stortford Shuttle travels travels through the Town Centre 12 times every weekday and 8 times every Saturday. The registered route covers Thorley, Havers, Parsonage, Bishop's Gate and Herts and Essex Hospital and Town Centre (it loops through the Town Centre and Herts and Essex Hospital twice every hour).

Timetable

A downloadable Stortford Shuttle timetable is provided below, printed copies are available at our Tourist Information Centre or on request, please telephone Anne Shirley on 01279 712146 or Tracey Gaynor on 01279 715004

Route Map

To view a map of the entire route visit intalink.org.uk, select "route, times & map" and search for either "STSH" or "Stortford Shuttle" 

You do not have to wait at a bus stop, if you prefer you can hop on somewhere along the route you just need to hold out your hand, and the driver will stop at the closest safe space. Stortford Shuttle travels along some areas not covered by the commercial bus companies.  
You can get around town for just £3 (single journey) or pay £5.00 for an all day ticket.   
Older persons and disabled bus passes as well as Herts Saver Cards are accepted.  All welcome!

Fares

* capped at £3.00 - as taking part in Government's National Bus Fare Cap Scheme (prior to this was £3.50).
Older Persons Bus Passes are accepted on this bus (Carers Passport Holders pay 50% of adult fares).

Thanks to Stortford Shuttle Sponsors

We would like to thank our sponsors below for sponsoring this service, supporting our charity and the local community:

ITVET a leading technology provider - they can transform your business with fast, reliable and secure IT support.  ITVET is a leading technology solutions provider, who deliver exceptional levels of IT support and customer service. As a trusted tech partner, they manage and maintain all aspects of your IT estate, so you can focus on what matters. For further information visit: https://www.itvet.co.uk/

Bishop's Stortford Orthodontics a specialist orthodontic practice centrally located in Bishop's Stortford. They have a trusted team of 3 specialist orthodontists each with 20 years' experience.  For further information visit: https://bishopsstortfordorthodontics.co.uk/

Bishop's Stortford BID who's aims are to raise the profile of the town centre as a great retail, tourist and business destination and improve the experience of the town centre for those who visit, live and work in the town.  For further information visit: https://bishopsstortfordbid.co.uk/about/

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Self Drive Hire

Bishop's Stortford Community Transport CIO also provides a self-drive Hire minibus service.  If you are a "not-for-profit" group/charity thinking about organising a regular weekly outing, or just simply want to arrange a day trip for your members then why not try our affordable Self-Drive Hire minibus service. Groups will need to provide their own driver with a D1 entitlement on their driving licence and travel with Section 19 Permit where necessary. The buses seat between 13-15 passengers plus 1 driver driver, are automatic and can accommodate one or two wheelchairs upon request.

For further information about Self-Drive Hire, please contact Tracey Gaynor on 01279 715004.