New countywide bus map launched for Gloucestershire

It allows residents and visitors to see, at a glance, where the main bus routes go, where rail stations are located, and how services connect — making it easier to plan journeys.

The map is available to download and print in full colour. It also includes a QR code linking to TravelineSW (other providers are available), where people can check timetables and view live departure information to track their bus.

The map also shows all areas covered by the innovative on-demand transport service The Robin. The Robin connects rural communities with flexible, reliable, and accessible public transport, offering a lifeline to residents with limited access to timetabled public transport. Robin buses are bookable services, costing a standard £3 fare.

To view the new bus map, please see: County bus network maps | Gloucestershire County Council

Cllr Roger Whyborn, cabinet member for sustainable transport and road safety at Gloucestershire County Council, said: “One of the biggest barriers for people using the bus is simply knowing where services go and how they link together. This new map tackles that head-on by bringing everything into one clear picture for the whole county.

“It’s about giving people confidence to try the bus, whether they’re travelling locally, connecting with rail, or using our Robin services in rural areas. There’s more to come, such as day tickets which allow people to change buses between bus companies’ routes without having to pay again. And we want to improve connections between bus routes, and with rail.

“This map lays the foundations for further planned improvements, including better ticketing and stronger connections between services, as we continue to make public transport a more practical and appealing choice for everyday journeys.”