18 South Petherton ↔ Ilminster

Operated by Somerset Council. First bus 09:15, last bus 12:52. 6 journeys on weekdays.

💷 Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 — check with Somerset Council whether this route takes part. Details →

Timetable

Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. For times at your exact stop, open the stop's own page.

towards Ilminster · Monday to Friday towards South Petherton · Monday to Friday
18 towards Ilminster — Monday to Friday (3 journeys)
Silver Street (SW-bound) 09:5211:5212:52
David Hall Arts Centre (SW-bound) 09:5711:5712:57
Rowdells Orchard (W-bound) 10:0612:0613:06
Market House (S-bound) 10:1512:1513:15
Medical Centre (NW-bound) 10:1812:1813:18

Route map

All stops on route 18

18 towards Ilminster

  1. Silver Street (SW-bound) South Petherton
  2. South Petherton Hospital (NW-bound) South Petherton
  3. David Hall Arts Centre (SW-bound) South Petherton
  4. Ashlyn Cottage (opp) Watergore
  5. The Lopen Raj (W-bound) Lopen Head
  6. New Road (W-bound) Seavington St Michael
  7. Rowdells Orchard (W-bound) Seavington St Mary
  8. The Peels (N-bound) Seavington St Mary
  9. War Memorial (near) Whitelackington
  10. Blackdown View (opp) Ilminster
  11. North Street (SE-bound) Ilminster
  12. Market House (S-bound) Ilminster
  13. Orchard Vale (W-bound) Ilminster
  14. Medical Centre (NW-bound) Ilminster

18 towards South Petherton

  1. The Square (W-bound) Ilminster
  2. Orchard Vale (W-bound) Ilminster
  3. Canal Way (W-bound) Ilminster
  4. Medical Centre (NW-bound) Ilminster
  5. Riec-Sur-Belon Way (N-bound) Ilminster
  6. St Joseph's Church (E-bound) Ilminster
  7. West Street (E-bound) Ilminster
  8. Blackdown View (adj) Ilminster
  9. War Memorial (opp) Whitelackington
  10. The Peels (opp) Seavington St Mary
  11. Rowdells Orchard (E-bound) Seavington St Mary
  12. The Volunteer (E-bound) Seavington St Michael
  13. The Lopen Raj (E-bound) Lopen Head
  14. Ashlyn Cottage (NE-bound) Watergore
  15. Prigg Lane (opp) South Petherton
  16. St. James Street Church (W-bound) South Petherton
  17. St. James Street Church (S-bound) South Petherton
  18. Pitway Mail Box (NE-bound) South Petherton
  19. South Petherton Hospital (NW-bound) South Petherton

Towns & areas on this route

IlminsterSouth PethertonWatergoreSeavington St MarySeavington St MichaelWhitelackingtonLopen Head

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 18 bus?

The first 18 departure on weekdays leaves at 09:15 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 18 bus?

The last 18 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 12:52. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 18 bus cost?

Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). Somerset Council day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.

Who runs the 18 bus?

The 18 is operated by Somerset Council.

Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.