Kingswood Community Transport is a charity that provides demand-responsive transport for the residents of South Gloucestershire and Bristol. They play an active part in the community and provide a flexible form of travel which meets the needs of the residents of the area.
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Available services
- Group vehicle hire
- Regular local trips (e.g. supermarket)
- Door-to-door services
- Outings and day trips
Operating area
Please note that the map below is merely indicative and you should always contact the operator to confirm that your location is within their operating area.
- Acton Turville
- Bitton
- Cadbury Heath
- Cold Ashton
- Downend
- Doynton
- Dyrham and Hinton
- Fishponds
- Frenchay
- Hanham
- Hanham Abbots
- Kingswood
- Longwell Green
- Mangotsfield
- Marshfield
- Oldland
- Pucklechurch
- Siston
- Staple Hill
- St George
- Tormarton
- Warmley
- Wick and Abson
Group vehicle hire
16 seater mini-buses and fully accessible mini-buses as well as car hire. Groups are encouraged to have their own MiDAS trained driver, although a volunteer driver can be provided, if available.
Vehicles can be hired every day, all day.
Groups from outside the operating area are welcomed.
Registration process
Groups will be required to become members at a cost of £30 per year and a joining form can be completed online or a paper application can be sent out.
Contact KCT to get registered.
Booking process
Call or email the office.
Hiring cost
| Charge description | Charge amount |
|---|---|
| Mini-bus Full day / Evenings – Group | £89 |
| Mini-bus Full day / Evenings – Youth | £44.50 |
| Mini-bus Half-day – Group | £44.50 |
| Mini-bus Half-day – Youth | £22.25 |
| Car Full day/Evening – Group | £37 |
| Car Full day/Evening – Youth | £21 |
| Car Half-day – Group | £18.50 |
| Car Half-day – Youth | £10.50 |
| Car Weekend – Group | £74 |
| Car Weekend – Youth | £36 |
Registration and booking process for individuals
Registration process
All services provided to individuals require registration and a membership fee.
Passengers can register online, via the application form, or via a telephone call. The cost is £10 for the first year, followed by £22.50 per year afterwards.
Booking process
Passengers can request a trip via the website or by contacting the office.
Regular local trips
KCT provide many regular trips to supermarkets in the area. They also provide regular individual trips to attend clubs, hairdressers etc
Find out more about regular destinations by visiting the website or contacting the office.
Cost per trip
| Cost description | Cost |
|---|---|
| Trips under 5 miles | £2.50 each way |
| Trips over 5 miles | £3.00 each way |
Door-to-door services
KCT provide door-to-door services to help members attend medical appointments, visit friends and family. We will take a member where ever they wish to go, the distance being the only bar.
Service availability
| Day(s) | Time(s) |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 9:00 – 16:30 |
Costs for using door-to-door services
| Charge description | Charge amount |
|---|---|
| Trip under 5 miles | £2.50 |
| Trip over 5 miles | £3.00 |
Is the door-to-door service available outside the operating areas?
Yes, within reason. Call the office to enquiry.
Can people living outside the operating areas use the door-to-door service?
Yes, but they need to be a member.
Outings and day trips
Trips are provided on most Fridays to garden centres, shopping centres, and seasides, as well as many more. They are listed under Friday Friends.
You can find more about Friday Friends on the website.
Can people living outside the operating areas book outings and day trips?
Yes, if they are members.
Additional services
KCT also provide MiDAS training. Standard and fully accessible.
Contact
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MEMBERSHIP REQUEST
Please complete the below form which will be sent to the Community Transport Operator to apply for membership with them.
For any enquiries please contact the operator.
Disclaimer: Please note that the information provided on this page was supplied by the community transport operator. Costs and terms of use are set by operators and we cannot accept responsibility for incorrect or outdated information as unplanned changes may occur. If you find an error on this page please let the operator know.