Town
Travels - a bus taxi
service
A new service provided by Suffolk County Council and the
WRVS.
It runs a bit like a taxi, but for the fare of a bus! The
service is operated by the WVRS.
Telephone 01473 211210 between 9.30am and 1.30pm
Mon - Fri the day before you want to travel to book journeys.
Booking will be taken on a first come first served basis so we ask
you to pre-book as demand will be high. Subject to
availablility , you can travel between 08.00 and 18.00 to meet with
any of the connections detailed on the map shown
below.
Railway Services
The nearest railway stations are at Saxmundham and Campsea
Ashe (the Wickham Market halt)
The services on this line are
operated by National Express
http://www.nationalexpresseastanglia.com/train_times
Buses Stopping in Great
Glemham
The village of Great Glemham is now well served with
buses.
From Monday to Saturday, Far East Travel operates
Services 118 and
119 linking Leiston,
Saxmundham and Framlingham, all via
Great Glemham!
These bus services are Sponsored by Suffolk County Council. They
provide a valuable link for those without access to a car, and also
a more sustainable means of transport for everyone. However, if we
do not use them, they may well not be maintained.
For more information about exact times, stops etc. see the
Timetables on the wall of the Crown, on the village hall
noticeboard and inside the village hall, where there is a complete
timetable booklet for the Suffolk Coastal Area –
Get On Board!
Alternatively, for the most up to date information:
Transport for Users of
Wheelchairs
The following list was
compiled in early 2007. Obviously the situation may change. Please
notify the Hon Clek of any errors, additions or alterations of
which you become aware.
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Town Travels (see above)
Tel. 01473 211210 |
This is a service operated by WRVS
Telephone 01473 211210 between 09.30 and 1.30 Monday to
Friday
Bookings are taken on a first come first served basis and so it
is necessary to pre-book.
Subject to availability you can travel Mon.-Fri.
Connects villages with Framlingham, Saxmundham, Aldeburgh and
Woodbridge
Cost: this service is free to those with bus passes otherwise
calculated by mileage per person |
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Coastal Accessible Transport (CAT)
(Dial a Ride)
Tel: (01728) 830516 |
Provides local transport Mon. – Fri.
Relies on Volunteer drivers
Need to phone to book and check availability
Does offer transport to Ipswich Hospital for out patient
appointments.
Cost: calculated by mileage per person |
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M&R Taxis (Woodbridge)
Tel. 01394 386 661 |
One wheelchair accessible vehicle
subject to availability (weekends and evenings can be
arranged) |
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Anglia Executive
Orwell business Centre
Landseer Road
Tel: 01473 230 191 |
Taxi with wheelchair accessibility |
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NB Many black cab Taxis operating in Ipswich are wheelchair
accessible
For Hospital Transport
Tel. 0845 840
0200 | | |