Newbury and Thatcham Handybus
Covering North Hampshire
Tel : 01635 37111
handybus@vcwb.org.uk
Do you have difficulty accessing public transport?
Our Newbury and Thatcham Handybus offers (Covering North Hampshire) low cost door to door travel to help you get where you want to go, whether its shopping or a social club.
We have a fleet of seven and fourteen-seater minibuses, modified to provide easy access, suitable for for people in the local community who have limited mobility, can’t manage the buses or don’t have a bus service or a stop nearby.
Am I eligible to use the handybus?
If you have limited mobility, can’t manage the buses or don’t have a bus service or a stop near you, but need to get to:
- day centre
- leisure venue
- the shops
- holiday accommodation
then you could be eligible. However, places are limited and always in demand, so we cannot necessarily guarantee you a seat.
Book a regular journey
We run several regular journeys each week. Booking in advance is preferable.
Please call the Handybus desk on 01635 37111 between 9am and 1pm to book and pay for your seat. Сost £5 return.
Chairman Vehicle
This car can accommodate a wheelchair user in comfort, along with a driver, one front passenger and one rear passenger. To book the Chairman vehicle and a volunteer driver for a medical appointment, please call 01635 49004 between 10am and 1pm, Monday to Friday.
The Chairman vehicle is available to support individuals who require a specially adapted vehicle to help them get out and about. Use of the vehicle is provided as part of our charitable community transport support services.
To enquire about using the vehicle, please send us an enquiry here. Please allow at least two weeks’ notice, particularly if this is your first time using the vehicle, as some induction and checks are required before arrangements can be made.
Excursions
We offer various special trips further afield.
– Cotswolds trip (Burton on the Water and Stow on the Wold),
– Winchester Christmas Fair
– City of Bath
We are going to add more later. Cost TBC.
Please call the Handybus desk on 01635 37111 between 9am and 1pm Monday-Friday to book .
Community Transport Support for Groups
We offer accessible community transport to support local charities, voluntary and community organisations with trips, activities, and events.
A New Weekly Travel Service for North Hampshire Residents
Submit a transport enquiry form
The Volunteer Centre West Berkshire are delighted to introduce our new HandyBus service, providing convenient, affordable, and accessible transport from Highclere, Woolton Hill, Burghclere and Penwood into Newbury town centre and the retail park, every Wednesday.
- Friendly and helpful drivers who will pick you up from and return you to, your home.
- A great opportunity to do some shopping and meet with friends.
- Ideal for people who may find public transport difficult to access
The HandyBus is more than just transport—it’s about reducing isolation, promoting independence, and helping people remain active and engaged within their communities when they struggle to get out.
To book call 01635 37111, Cost £5 for the return journey.
