5 Babcary to Yeovil via Sparkford, Mudford
Operated by Somerset Council. First bus 09:20, last bus 12:30. 2 journeys on Wednesdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.
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| Stop | 09:20 |
|---|---|
| Red Lion Inn (S-bound) | 09:20 |
| Chistles Lane (adj) | 09:35 |
| Lydford Hotel (NE-bound) | 09:39 |
| Wheathill Turn (E-bound) | 09:42 |
| The Pilgrims Rest (NE-bound) | 09:45 |
| Crossroads (N-bound) | 09:51 |
| Chapel Lane (opp) | 09:56 |
| Sparkford Inn (SW-bound) | 10:00 |
| Parsonage Road (S-bound) | 10:05 |
| The Half Moon (S-bound) | 10:09 |
| Yeovil Hospital (SE-bound) | 10:17 |
| Bus Station (Bay 1) | 10:21 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Tickets on the 5
Somerset Council listed singles and day returns on this route for adults and children when it last published its fares.
Adult Return · Adult Single · Child Return · Child Single
Ticket types come from Somerset Council's own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 23 March 2023 — over 3 years ago, so what is sold today may differ. That dataset lists what's sold, not what it costs, so check prices with Somerset Council.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Somerset Council before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
- Christmas Eve — Thursday, 24 December 2026 towards Yeovil: 1 journey, first 09:20 towards Babcary: 1 journey, first 12:30
- New Year's Eve — Thursday, 31 December 2026 towards Yeovil: 1 journey, first 09:20 towards Babcary: 1 journey, first 12:30
Route map
All stops on route 5
5 towards Yeovil
All 18 stops
- Red Lion Inn (S-bound) Babcary
- Main Street (W-bound) Babcary
- Chistles Lane (adj) Keinton Mandeville
- Lydford Hotel (NE-bound) Lydford-on-Fosse
- Wheathill Turn (E-bound) Wheathill
- The Pilgrims Rest (NE-bound) Lovington
- Crossroads (N-bound) North Barrow
- Chapel Lane (opp) South Barrow
- Sparkford Inn (SW-bound) Sparkford
- Parsonage Road (S-bound) West Camel
- Crossroads (SE-bound) Mudford
- The Half Moon (S-bound) Mudford
- Mudford Cemetery (SW-bound) Mudford
- Mudford Road (o/s 144) Yeovil
- Glenthorne Avenue (S-bound) Yeovil
- Yeovil College (S-bound) Yeovil
- Yeovil Hospital (SE-bound) Yeovil
- Bus Station (Bay 1) Yeovil
5 towards Babcary
All 18 stops
- Bus Station (Bay 1) Yeovil
- Kingston For Hospital (NW-bound) Yeovil
- Glenthorne Avenue (N-bound) Yeovil
- Mudford Road (N-bound) Yeovil
- Mudford Cemetery (opp) Mudford
- The Half Moon (N-bound) Mudford
- Crossroads (NW-bound) Mudford
- West Camel (NE-bound) West Camel
- Sparkford Inn (NE-bound) Sparkford
- Chapel Lane (adj) South Barrow
- Crossroads (N-bound) North Barrow
- The Pilgrims Rest (W-bound) Lovington
- Wheathill Turn (W-bound) Wheathill
- New Manor Farm (SW-bound) East Lydford
- Cross Keys (W-bound) Lydford-on-Fosse
- Manor Park (adj) Keinton Mandeville
- Main Street (E-bound) Babcary
- Red Lion Inn (S-bound) Babcary
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 5 bus?
The first 5 departure on Wednesdays leaves at 09:20 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 5 bus?
The last 5 on Wednesdays leaves its first stop at 12:30. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 5 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 5 bus?
The 5 is operated by Somerset Council.
Timetable data from Somerset Council via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South West England feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.