Improvements to Service 40 from 31st March 2026

From Tuesday 31st March 2026, service 40 will have a revised route and extend to the new Persimmon Homes Fiddington Fields housing development. Buses will also now run up to every 30 minutes, 7 days a week, providing frequent, reliable links between Fiddington Fields, Cotswolds Designer Outlet, Ashchurch, and Tewkesbury.

Download the new route map here

Download the new timetable here

FAQs 

When does Pulhams service 40 start running to Fiddington Fields? 

The new route on Pulhams service 40 begins operating on Tuesday 31st March 2026, providing even better connections between Tewkesbury, Ashchurch Railway Station and Cotswolds Designer Outlet, plus an extension to the new Fiddington Fields housing development. 

Does service 40 serve the Cotswolds Designer Outlet in Ashchurch? 

Yes. All Service 40 journeys stop at the Cotswolds Designer Outlet, providing convenient access for shopping and connections to Ashchurch for Tewkesbury Rail Station and Tewkesbury. 

Does service 40 stop at Ashchurch for Tewkesbury Railway Station? 

Absolutely. Service 40 provides frequent connections to Ashchurch for Tewkesbury rail station, making it easy to link with GWR trains direct to Cheltenham Spa, Gloucester, Worcester and Bristol. 

Are buses on service 40 accessible? 

Yes, Pulhams buses are modern and designed to be accessible for customers with mobility needs, including wheelchair users, families with buggies, and older passengers travelling to Tewkesbury, Ashchurch, or the Designer Outlet. 

How can I plan my journey on service 40? 

You can plan your journey using the timetable on this page, or on the Pulhams app. 

Where can I buy tickets for service 40? 

You can buy tickets on the bus from the driver, or in advance using the Pulhams app. 

How much does a single journey cost on service 40? 

Whilst the maximum you will pay is £3, many fares are cheaper on service 40.