51 Taunton circular via Ruishton, Moredon
Operated by Hatch Green Coaches. Registered as running via North Curry. First bus 07:32, last bus 16:55. 6 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £1.70 to £3.00 — more.
Wanted a different 51? 49 other bus routes are numbered 51 elsewhere in the UK — see every 51 bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 08:31 | 09:00 | 11:00 | 13:00 | 15:00 | 17:00 to Stoke St Gregory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Way (S-bound) | 08:31 | 09:00 | 11:00 | 13:00 | 15:00 | 17:00 |
| Henlade Cross (E-bound) | · | 09:15 | 11:15 | 13:15 | 15:15 | 17:15 |
| Lillesdon Bus Shelter (NE-bound) | · | 09:20 | 11:20 | 13:20 | 15:20 | 17:20 |
| Post Office (N-bound) | · | 09:25 | 11:25 | 13:25 | 15:25 | 17:25 |
| Athelney Bridge (NE-bound) | 07:32 | 09:32 | 11:32 | 13:32 | 15:32 | 17:32 |
| Dark Lane (E-bound) | 07:41 | 09:41 | 11:41 | 13:41 | 15:41 | 17:41 |
| Polkes Field (N-bound) | · | 09:42 | 11:42 | 13:42 | 15:42 | 17:42 |
| Woodhill Turn (NE-bound) | 07:44 | 09:44 | 11:44 | 13:44 | 15:44 | 17:44 |
| Royal Oak Inn (SW-bound) | 07:46 | 09:46 | 11:46 | 13:46 | 15:46 | 17:45 |
| Post Office (S-bound) | 07:56 | 09:56 | 11:56 | 13:56 | 15:56 | · |
| Lillesdon Bus Shelter (SW-bound) | 08:01 | 10:01 | 12:01 | 14:01 | 16:01 | · |
| Henlade Cross (W-bound) | 08:06 | 10:06 | 12:06 | 14:06 | 16:06 | · |
| Richard Huish College (N-bound) | 08:11 | · | · | · | · | · |
| Taunton Town Centre K (NW-bound) | 08:30 | 10:30 | 12:30 | 14:30 | 16:30 | · |
| Musgrove Park Hospital (S-bound) | 08:35 | · | · | · | · | · |
| Somerset College 1 (E-bound) | 08:40 | · | · | · | · | 16:55 |
| Richard Huish College (S-bound) | · | · | · | · | · | 17:05 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off; one that finishes short of the usual end says where ("to …") — not every journey on this route runs the whole way. A · means that journey does not stop there. 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.
Fares on the 51
Adult single £1.70 to £3.00 · Adult return £2.40 to £6.90 · Child single £1.10 to £3.00 · Child return £1.60 to £4.70
Adult single fare table, stage to stage
| £1.70 | Taunton, Ilminster Road | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £2.20 | £2.20 | Henlade, Falcon Hotel | |||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.20 | Lillesdon, Bus Shelter | ||||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.90 | £2.20 | North Curry, Bird in Hand | |||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.40 | £2.20 | Athelney Bridge | ||
| £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £2.40 | £2.20 | – | Stoke St Gregory | |
| £1.70 | £2.40 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | £3.00 | Somerset College |
Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is Taunton.
Hatch Green Coaches' published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 1 April 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same. Fares change — check with Hatch Green Coaches before you travel.
Tickets on the 51
Hatch Green Coaches publishes singles and day returns on this route for adults and children.
Adult Return · Adult Single · New Adult Single · £3 Cap Adult Single
…and 5 more tickets on this route.
Ticket types come from Hatch Green Coaches' own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 23 September 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with Hatch Green Coaches.
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 Hatch Green Coaches before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Day, Boxing Day, 28 December and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
- Christmas Eve — Thursday, 24 December 2026 towards Taunton (Somerset): 5 journeys, first 08:31
- Tuesday, 29 December 2026 towards Taunton (Somerset): 6 journeys, first 08:31
- Wednesday, 30 December 2026 towards Taunton (Somerset): 6 journeys, first 08:31
- New Year's Eve — Thursday, 31 December 2026 towards Taunton (Somerset): 5 journeys, first 08:31
Route map
All stops on route 51
51 towards Taunton (Somerset)
All 72 stops
- Castle Way (S-bound) Taunton
- Primark (E-bound) Taunton
- Old Hospital (opp) Taunton
- Leycroft Road (NE-bound) Taunton
- Bus Depot (E-bound) Taunton
- Rose Inn (E-bound) Taunton
- Halcon Corner (E-bound) Taunton
- Ilminster Road (E-bound) Taunton
- Ilminster Road Busway (E-bound) Taunton
- Taunton Gateway (E-bound) Ruishton
- Bushy Cross (SE-bound) Haydon
- Henlade Cross (E-bound) Henlade
- Thornfalcon School (S-bound) Thornfalcon
- Ash Cross (SE-bound) Thornfalcon
- Garage (E-bound) Thornfalcon
- Lillesdon Bus Shelter (NE-bound) Lillesdon
- Borough Post (W-bound) North Curry
- Post Office (N-bound) North Curry
- Bottom Lodge (NE-bound) Moredon
- Corner Cottage (NE-bound) Meare Green
- Wetlands Centre (NE-bound) Meare Green
- The Station (N-bound) Athelney
- Athelney Bridge (NE-bound) Burrowbridge
- Post Office (NE-bound) Stoke St Gregory
- Royal Oak Inn (NE-bound) Stoke St Gregory
- Dark Lane (E-bound) Stoke St Gregory
- Polkes Field (N-bound) Stoke St Gregory
- Woodhill Turn (NE-bound) Stoke St Gregory
- Rose and Crown (S-bound) Stoke St Gregory
- Royal Oak Inn (SW-bound) Stoke St Gregory
- Post Office (SW-bound) Stoke St Gregory
- Wetlands Centre (SW-bound) Meare Green
- Corner Cottage (SW-bound) Meare Green
- Bottom Lodge (SW-bound) Moredon
- Post Office (S-bound) North Curry
- Borough Post (SW-bound) North Curry
- Lillesdon Bus Shelter (SW-bound) Lillesdon
- Garage (W-bound) Thornfalcon
- Ash Cross (NW-bound) Thornfalcon
- Thornfalcon School (NW-bound) Thornfalcon
- Henlade Cross (W-bound) Henlade
- Bushy Cross (NW-bound) Haydon
- Taunton Gateway (W-bound) Ruishton
- Ilminster Road Busway (W-bound) Taunton
- Ilminster Road (W-bound) Taunton
- Halcon Corner (W-bound) Taunton
- Rose Inn (W-bound) Taunton
- Bus Depot (W-bound) Taunton
- Grays Terrace (W-bound) Taunton
- Old Hospital (o/s) Taunton
- Tauntfield Close (adj) Taunton
- Holway Avenue (adj) Taunton
- Richard Huish College (N-bound) Taunton
- Holway Avenue (near) Taunton
- Tauntfield Close (opp) Taunton
- Alms Houses (W-bound) Taunton
- Waterstones (W-bound) Taunton
- Taunton Town Centre K (NW-bound) Taunton
- Taunton Town Centre Stop J (SW-bound) Taunton
- County Hall (SW-bound) Taunton
- Parkfield Road (SW-bound) Taunton
- Parkfield Drive (W-bound) Taunton
- Manor Orchard (adj) Taunton
- Musgrove Park Hospital (S-bound) Taunton
- Somerset College (NE-bound) Taunton
- Somerset College 1 (E-bound) Taunton
- Richard Huish College (S-bound) Taunton
- Mountfields Road (S-bound) Taunton
- Stoke Road (NE-bound) Taunton
- Hawthorn Road (NE-bound) Taunton
- Sports Centre (NE-bound) Taunton
- Redlake Drive (N-bound) Halcon
Service registration & registered changes
- Service change effective 22 June 2026 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 2 September 2024 To amend Route, Stopping Places and Timetable.
- Service change effective 3 January 2023 To amend Timetable.
- Expired effective 10 August 2020 To amend Timetable.
- Service change effective 8 January 2018 To amend Route and Timetable.
Registered as financially supported by a local authority (Somerset CC).
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. Registration PH1037931/11 · Changes in Somerset County Council · All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 51 bus?
The first 51 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:32 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 51 bus?
The last 51 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 16:55. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 51 bus cost?
Hatch Green Coaches' published fares on the 51: adult single £1.70 to £3.00, adult return £2.40 to £6.90, child single £1.10 to £3.00, child return £1.60 to £4.70. The 51 is confirmed by GOV.UK as part of the national fare cap, so a single costs at most £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. Hatch Green Coaches day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 51 bus?
The 51 is operated by Hatch Green Coaches.
Timetable data from Hatch Green Coaches via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (South West England feed). Hatch Green Coaches last updated their Bus Open Data publications on 1 October 2026. Registered with the Traffic Commissioner as PH1037931/11. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.