51 Taunton ↔ Taunton (Somerset)

Operated by Hatch Green Coaches. First bus 07:32, last bus 17:00. 6 journeys on weekdays.

✅ The 51 is confirmed in the national fare cap — single fares cost at most £3 until 31 Dec 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027. Source: GOV.UK. 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 Taunton (Somerset) · Monday to Friday towards Taunton (Somerset) · Saturday
51 towards Taunton (Somerset) — Monday to Friday (6 journeys)
Castle Way (S-bound) 08:3109:0011:0013:0015:0017:00
Henlade Cross (E-bound) ·09:1511:1513:1515:1517:15
Lillesdon Bus Shelter (NE-bound) ·09:2011:2013:2015:2017:20
Post Office (N-bound) ·09:2511:2513:2515:2517:25
Athelney Bridge (NE-bound) 07:3209:3211:3213:3215:3217:32
Dark Lane (E-bound) 07:4109:4111:4113:4115:4117:41
Polkes Field (N-bound) ·09:4211:4213:4215:4217:42
Woodhill Turn (NE-bound) 07:4409:4411:4413:4415:4417:44
Royal Oak Inn (SW-bound) 07:4609:4611:4613:4615:4617:46
Post Office (S-bound) 07:5609:5611:5613:5615:56·
Lillesdon Bus Shelter (SW-bound) 08:0110:0112:0114:0116:01·
Henlade Cross (W-bound) 08:0610:0612:0614:0616:06·
Richard Huish College (N-bound) 08:11·····
Taunton Town Centre K (NW-bound) 08:3010:3012:3014:3016:30·
Musgrove Park Hospital (S-bound) 08:35·····
Somerset College 1 (E-bound) 08:40·····

Route map

All stops on route 51

51 towards Taunton (Somerset)

  1. Castle Way (S-bound) Taunton
  2. Primark (E-bound) Taunton
  3. Old Hospital (opp) Taunton
  4. Leycroft Road (NE-bound) Taunton
  5. Bus Depot (E-bound) Taunton
  6. Rose Inn (E-bound) Taunton
  7. Halcon Corner (E-bound) Taunton
  8. Ilminster Road (E-bound) Taunton
  9. Ilminster Road Busway (E-bound) Taunton
  10. Taunton Gateway (E-bound) Ruishton
  11. Bushy Cross (SE-bound) Haydon
  12. Henlade Cross (E-bound) Henlade
  13. Thornfalcon School (S-bound) Thornfalcon
  14. Ash Cross (SE-bound) Thornfalcon
  15. Garage (E-bound) Thornfalcon
  16. Lillesdon Bus Shelter (NE-bound) Lillesdon
  17. Borough Post (W-bound) North Curry
  18. Post Office (N-bound) North Curry
  19. Bottom Lodge (NE-bound) Moredon
  20. Corner Cottage (NE-bound) Meare Green
  21. Wetlands Centre (NE-bound) Meare Green
  22. The Station (N-bound) Athelney
  23. Athelney Bridge (NE-bound) Burrowbridge
  24. Post Office (NE-bound) Stoke St Gregory
  25. Royal Oak Inn (NE-bound) Stoke St Gregory
  26. Dark Lane (E-bound) Stoke St Gregory
  27. Polkes Field (N-bound) Stoke St Gregory
  28. Woodhill Turn (NE-bound) Stoke St Gregory
  29. Rose and Crown (S-bound) Stoke St Gregory
  30. Royal Oak Inn (SW-bound) Stoke St Gregory
  31. Post Office (SW-bound) Stoke St Gregory
  32. Wetlands Centre (SW-bound) Meare Green
  33. Corner Cottage (SW-bound) Meare Green
  34. Bottom Lodge (SW-bound) Moredon
  35. Post Office (S-bound) North Curry
  36. Borough Post (SW-bound) North Curry
  37. Lillesdon Bus Shelter (SW-bound) Lillesdon
  38. Garage (W-bound) Thornfalcon
  39. Ash Cross (NW-bound) Thornfalcon
  40. Thornfalcon School (NW-bound) Thornfalcon
  41. Henlade Cross (W-bound) Henlade
  42. Bushy Cross (NW-bound) Haydon
  43. Taunton Gateway (W-bound) Ruishton
  44. Ilminster Road Busway (W-bound) Taunton
  45. Ilminster Road (W-bound) Taunton
  46. Halcon Corner (W-bound) Taunton
  47. Rose Inn (W-bound) Taunton
  48. Bus Depot (W-bound) Taunton
  49. Grays Terrace (W-bound) Taunton
  50. Old Hospital (o/s) Taunton
  51. Tauntfield Close (adj) Taunton
  52. Holway Avenue (adj) Taunton
  53. Richard Huish College (N-bound) Taunton
  54. Holway Avenue (near) Taunton
  55. Tauntfield Close (opp) Taunton
  56. Alms Houses (W-bound) Taunton
  57. Waterstones (W-bound) Taunton
  58. Taunton Town Centre K (NW-bound) Taunton
  59. Taunton Town Centre Stop J (SW-bound) Taunton
  60. County Hall (SW-bound) Taunton
  61. Parkfield Road (SW-bound) Taunton
  62. Parkfield Drive (W-bound) Taunton
  63. Manor Orchard (adj) Taunton
  64. Musgrove Park Hospital (S-bound) Taunton
  65. Somerset College (NE-bound) Taunton
  66. Somerset College 1 (E-bound) Taunton

Service history & registered changes

From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →

Towns & areas on this route

TauntonRuishtonStoke St GregoryThornfalconMeare GreenHaydonBurrowbridgeNorth CurryHenladeLillesdonMoredonAthelney

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 17:00. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 51 bus cost?

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