56 West Coker ↔ Yeovil
Operated by South Somerset Community Transport. First bus 07:55, last bus 17:27. 16 journeys on weekdays.
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.
| Ruddock Way (opp) | 07:55 | 08:55 | 09:55 | 11:55 | 12:55 | 13:55 | 15:55 | 16:55 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tellis Cross (NE-bound) | 08:02 | 09:02 | 10:02 | 12:02 | 13:02 | 14:02 | 16:02 | 17:02 |
| Forest Hill (NW-bound) | 08:07 | 09:07 | 10:07 | 12:07 | 13:07 | 14:07 | 16:07 | 17:07 |
| Lime Tree Avenue (S-bound) | 08:09 | 09:09 | 10:09 | 12:09 | 13:09 | 14:09 | 16:09 | 17:09 |
| Beechwood (E-bound) | 08:12 | 09:12 | 10:12 | 12:12 | 13:12 | 14:12 | 16:12 | 17:12 |
| The Borough (E-bound) | 08:18 | 09:18 | 10:18 | 12:18 | 13:18 | 14:18 | 16:18 | 17:18 |
| Bus Station (Bay 10) | 08:21 | 09:21 | 10:21 | 12:21 | 13:21 | 14:21 | 16:21 | 17:21 |
Route map
All stops on route 56
56 towards Yeovil
- Ruddock Way (opp) West Coker
- Play Area (NE-bound) Holywell
- Foresters Arms (N-bound) Holywell
- Burton Lane (adj) Holywell
- Tellis Cross (NE-bound) North Coker
- Arnewood Gardens (adj) Yeovil
- Forest Hill Road (NW-bound) Yeovil
- Forest Hill (NW-bound) Yeovil
- Yew Tree Inn (SW-bound) Yeovil
- Lime Tree Avenue (S-bound) Yeovil
- Holy Trinity School (E-bound) Yeovil
- Yew Tree Inn (N-bound) Yeovil
- Rowan Way (S-bound) Yeovil
- Beechwood (E-bound) Yeovil
- Beechwood 3 (N-bound) Yeovil
- Chestnut Drive (adj) Yeovil
- Maple Drive (opp) Yeovil
- Hendford Lodge Medical Centre (N-bound) Yeovil
- Millennium Clock (NE-bound) Yeovil
- The Borough (E-bound) Yeovil
- Bus Station (Bay 10) Yeovil
56 towards West Coker
- Bus Station (Bay 10) Yeovil
- Queensway Place Tesco (E-bound) Yeovil
- B&M (o/s) Yeovil
- Maple Drive (adj) Yeovil
- Beechwood (E-bound) Yeovil
- Yew Tree Inn (SW-bound) Yeovil
- Lime Tree Avenue (S-bound) Yeovil
- Holy Trinity School (E-bound) Yeovil
- Forest Hill Road (SE-bound) Yeovil
- Arnewood Gardens (opp) Yeovil
- Tellis Cross (SW-bound) North Coker
- Village Hall (S-bound) North Coker
- Burton Lane (opp) Holywell
- Foresters Arms (o/s) Holywell
- Ruddock Way (opp) West Coker
Service history & registered changes
- 🆕 Registered effective 29 Aug 2026 Operating between Nuneaton and Coventry given service number 56 effective from 29 August 2026. To amend Timetable.
- 🆕 Registered effective 21 Jun 2026 Operating between Nottingham, Parliament Street and Arnold Front Street given service number 56 / 56A / 59 effective from 21 June 2026. To amend Route and Timetable.
- 🆕 Registered effective 4 May 2026 From: Northampton To: Yusen Logistics Via: Name or No.: 56 Service type: Normal Stopping Effective date: 04 May 2026 Other details: To provide an infrequent service to Amazon on J15 M1
- 🆕 Registered effective 22 Apr 2026 Operating between Old Bosham and Chichester given service number 56 effective from 22 April 2026. To amend Route.
From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 56 bus?
The first 56 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:55 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 56 bus?
The last 56 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 17:27. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 56 bus cost?
The 56 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. South Somerset Community Transport day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 56 bus?
The 56 is operated by South Somerset Community Transport.
Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.