BUS services from Swindon to Marlborough and Hungerford will be changed at the end of this month because a reduction in funding.

The number 46 bus to Hungerford will operate every two hours during the day with most journeys serving Wanborough.

The number 48 will run as far as Marlborough but no longer goes to Avebury, again every two hours. The number 43, provided by Thamesdown Transport and other operators, will now cover the Marlborough to Avebury area.

The changes have happened because Kennet District Council has reduced its financial contribution to these subsidised services.

Thamesdown Transport managing director John Owen said: "I am disappointed that there is reduced funding for these services but the local councils have done a good job in minimising the changes.

"There are just a few journeys that do not run any more but many of the others have been re-timed completely."

The changes take effect from Tuesday, August 31.

For full details of new times, passengers are asked to contact Wiltshire Bus Enquiry Line on 08457 090899.

Thamesdown Transport has a display at the Steam museum to commemorate the company's centenary. The exhibition continues until the end of September.