Bus Service & Bus Service Changes
Bus service changes happen 2 or 3 times a year normally. The next bus
service changes will be in April 2023.
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However, a NEW 126 service is being launched from Weston-Super-Mare t
o Wells on January 2nd. It is run by First West and runs Monday to Saturday.
The timetable can be accessed here: https://www.firstbus.co.uk/sites/default/files/public/maps/126%20map%20and%20timetable.pdf
The main bus operators in Somerset are:
Buses of Somerset: https://bustimes.org/operators/buses-of-somerset
First West of England: https://bustimes.org/operators/first-bristol-bath-the-west
Hatch Green Coaches: https://bustimes.org/operators/hatch-green-coaches
Somerset Council:
https://bustimes.org/operators/somerset-county-council-previously-atmos
Mendip Community Transport:
https://bustimes.org/operators/mendip-community-transport
Libra Travel: https://bustimes.org/operators/libra-travel
Frome Bus: https://bustimes.org/operators/fromebus
South West Coaches: https://bustimes.org/operators/south-west-coaches
Faresaver: https://bustimes.org/operators/faresaver
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What evening buses run in Somerset?
The following evening buses run in Somerest. See timetables below:
1E - https://bustimes.org/services/1-parade-wellsprings-parade
21 - https://bustimes.org/services/21-taunton-bridgwater-burnham-on-sea
22 - https://bustimes.org/services/22-taunton-wellington-rockwell-green-tiverton
28 - https://bustimes.org/services/28-taunton-bishops-lydeard-williton-watchet-minehe
30 - https://bustimes.org/services/30-taunton-ilminster-chard-axminster
172 / 173 / 174 https://www.firstbus.co.uk/sites/default/files/public/maps/172_173_174_Bath_Web_0.pdf
376 https://www.firstbus.co.uk/sites/default/files/public/maps/376_172_Wells_A4_Web.pdf
D2 / D2x https://www.firstbus.co.uk/sites/default/files/public/maps/D2_D2x--A4_Timetable_Bath_Web%20%281%29_0.pdf
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1E – Taunton to Priorswood/Musgrove Park/Silk Mills Park and Ride – hourly service with last departure from Taunton Parade to Silk Mills 10.35pm and last departure from Taunton Parade to Priorswood at 11.05pm.
21 – Bridgwater to Taunton (Musgrove Park Hospital) – hourly service with last departure from Musgrove Park Hospital to Bridgwater Bus Station 11.03pm and last departure from Bridgwater Bus Station to Musgrove Park Hospital 10.15pm.
22 - Wellington to Taunton - hourly service with last departure from Taunton Castle Way at 11.05pm and last departure from Wellington High Street at 11.50pm.
28 - Minehead to Taunton - (including diversion via Cotford St Luke and Norton Fitzwarren on last three journeys in each direction) . Additional journeys at 8.30pm and 10.30pm from Taunton Castle Way and 8.45pm and 10.15pm from Minehead, Butlins.
30 – Taunton to Chard – Additional journeys at 8.10pm and 10.10.pm from Taunton Parade to Chard (via Taunton Gateway Park & Ride) and an additional journey 9.11pm from Chard, Boden Street.
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FREE Bus Service
There is a free bus service run by Somerset Passenger Solutions (subsiduary of First Bus).
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Flexible transport – Somerset’s Slinky Bus
As well as regular bus services across Somerset, there is the Slinky Bus which is a door-to-door demand responsive transport service funded by Somerset County Council for people not served by or unable to access conventional public transport.
ll the vehicles are accessible and the service can be used for various purposes including; getting to local health appointments or exercise classes, visiting friends or family, going shopping or attending social events. You can also use Slinky as a link to access other forms of public transport.
Think Travel Portal
Plan your bus journey, find links to operators, Slinky and community transport on Somerset County Council's Travel portal. Think Travel : Homepage
