The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced a new pilot scheme with Stagecoach Midlands to provide a late-night bus service connecting Stratford-upon-Avon to Leamington Spa, Warwick and Coventry.

The pilot will test demand for new transport options to offer affordable and low carbon ways for people to enjoy the cultural events of both places.

Running on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays until 16 December 2023, the X18 service’s last bus will now leave from the Bridge Street bus stop at 22:30. The aim is to improve accessibility and connectivity of Stratford-upon-Avon for local residents, visitors, students and theatergoers.

For more information about the late-night bus service, including ticket prices, schedules, and routes, visit the Stagecoach website or contact Stagecoach customer service: stagecoachbus.com.

The RSC’s travel assistant also helps to plan low carbon journeys to Stratford-upon-Avon. More information at rsc.org.uk