Services reinstated on Somerset bus routes

Reinstated bus routes will help customers stay connected, says Buses of Somerset as it announces September network changes for its services in Somerset.

The changes, which are part of a twice-yearly network review, come into force on Sunday 1 September. The majority of journeys will stay the same, with improvements to three services on the Buses of Somerset network.

In April’s network changes, some reductions and changes were made to the 25 service in order to keep it running. In response to customer demand, the 25 service will now have its connection to Milverton reinstated.

On the popular 28 route, an additional Saturday afternoon journey will be reinstated, to help shoppers and visitors from Taunton to Minehead.

The number 7 service from Taunton to Galmington has been extended to serve Taunton station, with timings aligned with connecting rail services. Meanwhile, the 54 trial route to Yeovilton Fleet Air Arm Museum has been extended to January 2025.

Full Buses of Somerset changes

• 1 Taunton - Ladymead Road - Taunton. Minor retiming of Taunton 07:40 to new time 07:37 
• 2 Taunton - Selworthy road - Taunton. Minor retiming of Selworthly Rd at 07:28 to new time 07:23 
• 4 Taunton - Orchard Way - Taunton. Minor retiming of Taunton at 07:47 to new time of 07:42 
• 7 Taunton - Galmington via Queensway. Extended to serve Taunton Station
• 25 Taunton - Dulverton via Wiviscombe, Cotford St Luke and Milverton. Reinstating the connection to serve Milverton
• 28A Taunton - Minehead. Reinstating the Saturday 16.00 outbound trip from Taunton - Minehead
• 54 Trial route to Yeovilton Fleet Air Arm Museum. Extended to run until January 2025

Full timetable details are available on the Buses of Somerset website.

James Eustace, Commercial Director for Buses of Somerset, said: “Following the wider changes that were made in April, September’s network changes are more minor. We worked closely with local bus users groups and the council, and the result is an extension to the 7 service, as well as reinstating journeys on the 25 and 28 to improve things for our passengers.

“We’re always reviewing our network, and as we’re already starting to plan for next year’s changes, we welcome customer feedback on what they’d like to see next.”