Cheshire and Wirral community transport

County Advice Overview

There are a number of Community Transport schemes operating across Cheshire and Wirral. These include Dial-a-Ride services, local accessible minibus hire, patient transport and community cars.

Dial-a-Ride (it may operate under a different name in your area) is a pre-bookable telephone transport service for people who find accessing public transport difficult due to disability or living in a rural location.

Patient Transport schemes provide support for people to travel to medical appointments.

Community Car schemes allow users to travel with a volunteer driver.

There is also a national, private travelling companion service called Driving Miss Daisy. (Charges apply)

Key Tips

Plan your journey and book well in advance.

Bear in mind that not all services cover all days or areas.

Be clear about your accessibility requirements – there may be limits on what mobility equipment can be used. Discuss this with the service provider prior to booking.

If you need someone to travel with you, mention that you will have a companion at the time of booking. (There may be additional charges)

Be clear on charges and how they are to be paid.

Operators

Community Transport Providers on the Wirral

Blacon on the Move

Blacon on the Move website
Community minibus service. (Blacon-only)
Contact: 07930 729477 or 01244 376085

Chester Area Community Car Scheme

Community car scheme for Chester and the surrounding areas. Membership required.
Contact: 01606 784100

Community Transport Vale Royal     

Northwich-based community transport.
Contact: 01606 784100

Dial-a-Ride/Rural Rider/Volunteer Car Scheme

Dial-a-Ride/Rural Rider/Volunteer Car Scheme website
Community transport in wider Cheshire.
Contact: 01606 784100                      

Ellesmere Port & Neston Community Transport

Ellesmere Port & Neston Community Transport website
Community travel scheme for Ellesmere Port and Neston.
Contact: 0151 355 3739 (Ellesmere Port)                  

Flexi-Link        

Flexi-Link website      
Transport scheme in Cheshire East for those with disabilities, aged over 80 years and in inaccessible locations. Book by telephone. Free for bus pass holders.
Contact: 0300 123 5110

Go-Too            

Go-Too website           
Download and book via an app or by telephone. Aimed at people around Nantwich who cannot access public transport.
Contact: 0300 123 5103                     

Patient Transport Service

Patient Transport Service website
Patient transport service for Cheshire, Warrington and Wirral for hospital appointments, contracted to West Midlands Ambulance Service.

Plus Bus Chester

Plus Bus Chester website
Accessible door-to-door service for people who find it hard to use public transport. Based in Ellesmere Port.
Contact: 0151 357 4420

Shuttle Buses

Shuttle Buses website
Aimed at very rural communities in Cheshire West.

Community Transport Providers on the Wirral

Mersey Care   

Mersey Care website
Community transport for Wirral – specialises in contract and group work outings.
Contact: 0151 678 8467         

Merseylink

Merseylink website

Dial-a-ride for members from Merseytravel.
Contact: 0151 330 1001

Patient Transport Service

Patient Transport Service website
Merseyside transport to hospital appointments, contracted to the Northwest Ambulance Service
Contact: 0151 261 2580