A new demand responsive bus service, funded by Government, has started operating within the Somerton zone, covering places such as Barton St Davids, Langport, and Lydford-on-Fosse. This service allows people to access local amenities such as shops, doctor’s appointments, visiting friends and family, and days out in the local area.

Anyone can use the service as long as there isn’t a public bus running the same route. There are dozens of pickup/drop-off points across the Somerton network.

 

Bookings must be made at least 1 hour in advance either via the Somerton Slinky mobile app or by calling the booking office on 01823 359999. The service runs Monday-Friday 7am-7pm.

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New destination for Somerton Slinky from 3rd August 2026 - Castle Cary Station

Somerton Slinky will operate a commuter service to Castle Cary train station. This will link both Somerton and Langport to Castle Cary train station giving onward train services to London, Bath, and Bristol Services.

Journeys must be pre-booked.

• Leaves Langport at 06:30 and Somerton at 06:45 arriving at Castle Cary train station at 07:15

• Departs Castle Cary at 18:25 arriving in Langport at 19:10 and Somerton at 19:25

Please note this is a trial to evaluate demand.

 

Find out more here: https://www.somerset.gov.uk/roads-travel-and-parking/slinky-digital-somerton/