Minibus services
The school operates a reliable and supervised minibus service for its pupils, using both school minibuses and external providers. This service not only ensures a safe journey to and from school but also helps to reduce traffic congestion each morning. While we have several established routes across the county, we continuously assess and adapt our service to meet demand, introducing new routes where possible; however, routes are also dependent on bus capacity and stop locations.
Due to high demand, seats on the minibus service are limited. Spaces are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, and we maintain a waiting list should a seat become available. Please note that there is a charge for the service, and routes are subject to regular review, meaning timings and locations may change.
The bus service may not suit all parents or accommodate every variation of the school calendar. Pupils wishing to use the service must have prior parental arrangement, and those without a request will be refused travel. Any changes to transport arrangements should be communicated to the Transport Department as soon as possible. The school requires half a term’s notice if transport is no longer required.
The service is not available to EYFS pupils unless accompanied by an older sibling (Year 7 and above), who would be considered the responsible party. If the older sibling is not traveling, the EYFS pupil will not be permitted to use the service, and it will be the parent’s responsibility to arrange transport.
Pupils must behave appropriately on the bus and follow all instructions from the driver. Misconduct that endangers the vehicle or other passengers may result in removal from the service.
This is a private bus service for the use of Hereford Cathedral School pupils only; members of the public cannot and do not use this service.
Current inbound routes to Hereford Cathedral School:
Aymestrey via Burghill
Baynhams via Pixley Berries
Bromyard via Bodenham (Go Travel)
Cradley via The Nest
Eardisland via Bush Bank
Ewyas Harold
Fownhope via Harewood End
Hay-on-Wye
Ledbury
Kingsland via Canon Pyon/Tillington
Pandy
Pembridge via Burghill
Presteigne (Sargeants)
Ross on Wye (CMD Coaches)
Richards Castle
Salwey Arms
St Weonards
Current outbound routes:
Canon Pyon return
Cradley return
Ewyas Harold return
Ledbury return
Leintwardine return
Leominster return
Pandy return
Pembridge return
Presteigne via Kington return
Ross return
Salwey return
St Weonards return
Tram Inn, Eardisley return
Railway Information
We offer concessionary rail fares for our pupils. The season ticket prices for all Hereford Cathedral School users on the rail ticket scheme will be available from the HCS Transport Co-ordinator.
Stations: Abergavenny, Church Stretton, Colwall, Craven Arms, Ledbury, Leominster, Ludlow, Malvern, Worcester.
Further Information
If you have any questions, route suggestions or would like to find out more about our transportation options and available routes please call the Transport Co-ordinator on 01432 363 545 or email transport@herefordcs.com.
