TRANSPORT SERVICES
Supporting independent travel across Sudbury, Suffolk and beyond.
If you live in Sudbury, Suffolk, or the surrounding villages and are eligible for Go Start membership, you can access our range of friendly, reliable, and accessible transport services.
We provide transport solutions to support everyday journeys, medical appointments further afield, group travel, and our popular Expanding Horizons trips—helping you stay connected, independent, and active within your community.
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Dial-a-Ride
Our Dial-a-Ride service operates Monday to Friday, providing door-to-door transport for local appointments, shopping trips, and social outings. One escort may travel with you, if necessary.
Return journeys are available within 8 miles of Sudbury, with fares ranging from £6 to £12, depending on your location.
Areas covered include: Sudbury town and surrounding villages such as Acton, Assington, Ballingdon, Bures (limited areas), Bulmer, Great & Little Waldingfield, Great & Little Cornard, Long Melford, and Newton Green.
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Group Outings & Minibus Hire
We offer minibus hire with a volunteer driver for local charities and community organisations, schools and educational settings, care homes and non-profit groups.
Our minibuses seat up to 16 passengers and are suitable for planned group outings, events, and day trips.
Pricing:
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Half day (up to 5 hours, incl. 50 miles): £75*
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Full day (up to 10 hours, incl. 100 miles): £145*
*Additional charges may apply for excess mileage or extended hire.
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MPV – Further Afield Transport
Our MPV service offers transport for journeys beyond the local Dial-a-Ride area, with pick-ups available from a wider range of locations. This service is ideal for longer journeys such as hospital and specialist appointments (includes return within 90 minutes).
Regular destinations include healthcare facilities across West Suffolk, Ipswich, Colchester, and Cambridge, with other locations available subject to availability. Please contact the office to discuss your journey requirements.
Hospital trips start from £30, subject to destination. Other journeys priced based on mileage.
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112 Bus Route
GoStart also operates the 112 bus route between Sudbury and Bildeston, running on Tuesdays and Thursdays. With regular scheduled stops along the route with additional stops available on request
Please see the timetable here for full route details.
Expanding Horizons
Join us in discovering new places, enjoy great company, and make lasting friendships with our Expanding Horizons trips.
How to Book
1. Register as a Member - To use GoStart services, you must first register as a member. Registration is free of charge.📞 Call 01787 242116, Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 4:00pm. Our team will guide you through the registration process and answer any questions you may have.
2. Book Your Journey - Once registered, you can book your journey by calling the same number: 📞 01787 242116. When booking, please have the following information ready: Your pick-up address, destination, preferred travel date and time, whether you require an escort or mobility assistance.
Pricing
All prices listed are provided as a guide only and are subject to change at GoStart’s discretion. Charges may vary depending on service type, journey length, and availability.
Please note that pricing across all services will increase from 1 April 2026. For the most up-to-date information, we recommend contacting the office directly.
