Bus from Ilminster to Axminster
2 direct routes · 35–50 min · first bus 07:29, last bus 17:51 (weekdays).
Next buses to Axminster as of 03:33
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Ilminster, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | First Buses of Somerset | ~50 min | 7 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 07:29 | 17:51 | Market House (S-bound) | Trinity Square (Stop A) | Sea, New England, Chard, Wreath Green, Waterlake, Perry Street & 3 more |
| R002 | Rooster Bus | ~35 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:41 | 07:41 | Springfield (opp) | Trinity Square (Stop A) | Chard, Wreath Green, Tytherleigh & Smallridge |
Times are for the first boarding point in Ilminster on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 30 bus timetable.
Fares from Ilminster to Axminster
- £3.00 adult single on the 30 (First Buses of Somerset)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Ilminster to Axminster?
2 routes run directly from Ilminster to Axminster: the 30 (First Buses of Somerset), the R002 (Rooster Bus). The most frequent is the 30, 7 times each weekday — board at Market House (S-bound) and get off at Trinity Square (Stop A), about 50 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Ilminster to Axminster?
Between 35 minutes on the R002 and 50 on the 30, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Sea, New England, Chard, Wreath Green and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Ilminster to Axminster?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:29 and the last around 17:51. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Ilminster to Axminster?
An adult single from Ilminster to Axminster is £3.00 on the 30 (First Buses of Somerset), from Market House (S-bound) to Trinity Square (Stop A). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.