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688 Thorncombe to Axminster via Birdsmoor Gate, Raymonds Hill

Operated by Dorset Community Transport. First bus 09:58, last bus 13:00. 2 journeys on Thursdays. Fares: singles usually capped at £3 — more.

Next towards Axminster from Gribb View (opp): 09:58

Next towards Thorncombe from Trinity Square (Stop B): 13:00

Wanted a different 688? 6 other bus routes are numbered 688 elsewhere in the UK — see every 688 bus timetable by area.

Timetable

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.

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

Route map

All stops on route 688

688 towards Axminster

All 23 stops
  1. Gribb View (opp) Thorncombe
  2. Bus Shelter (SE-bound) Thorncombe
  3. Thorncombe Crossroads (SW-bound) Thorncombe
  4. Crossroads (E-bound) Birdsmoor Gate
  5. Marshalsea Estate (S-bound) Birdsmoor Gate
  6. Primary School (W-bound) Marshwood
  7. Lamberts Castle (SE-bound) Marshwood
  8. Fishponds (NW-bound) Fishpond Bottom
  9. Portobello Cross (W-bound) Blackpool Corner
  10. Hawkchurch Cross (NW-bound) Hawkchurch
  11. Shelter (opp) Hawkchurch
  12. Shelter (SE-bound) Hawkchurch
  13. Hawkchurch Cross (SE-bound) Hawkchurch
  14. Resort & Spa (opp) Blackpool Corner
  15. Stammery Hill Post Box (opp) Blackpool Corner
  16. Monkton Wyld Cross (SW-bound) Monkton Wyld
  17. Crewkerne Road (SW-bound) Raymonds Hill
  18. Hunters Lodge Inn (NW-bound) Raymonds Hill
  19. Woodbury Lane (NW-bound) Raymonds Hill
  20. Loup House (NW-bound) Axminster
  21. Lamb Inn (NW-bound) Axminster
  22. Coombe Lane (nr) Axminster
  23. Trinity Square (Stop A) Axminster

688 towards Thorncombe

All 23 stops
  1. Trinity Square (Stop B) Axminster
  2. Coombe Lane (opp) Axminster
  3. Lamb Inn (SE-bound) Axminster
  4. Loup Court (SE-bound) Axminster
  5. Woodbury Lane (SE-bound) Raymonds Hill
  6. Hunters Lodge Inn (opp) Raymonds Hill
  7. Crewkerne Road (NE-bound) Raymonds Hill
  8. Monkton Wild Cross (NE-bound) Monkton Wyld
  9. Stammery Hill Post Box (E-bound) Blackpool Corner
  10. Resort & Spa (nr) Blackpool Corner
  11. Hawkchurch Cross (NW-bound) Hawkchurch
  12. Shelter (opp) Hawkchurch
  13. Shelter (SE-bound) Hawkchurch
  14. Hawkchurch Cross (SE-bound) Hawkchurch
  15. Portobello Cross (E-bound) Blackpool Corner
  16. Fishponds (SE-bound) Fishpond Bottom
  17. Lamberts Castle (NW-bound) Marshwood
  18. Primary School (opp) Marshwood
  19. Marshalsea Estate (N-bound) Birdsmoor Gate
  20. Crossroads (W-bound) Birdsmoor Gate
  21. Thorncombe Crossroads (NE-bound) Thorncombe
  22. Bus Shelter (opp) Thorncombe
  23. Gribb View (NW-bound) Thorncombe

Towns & areas on this route

AxminsterRaymonds HillThorncombeBirdsmoor GateBlackpool CornerMonkton WyldHawkchurchMarshwoodFishpond Bottom

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 688 bus?

The first 688 departure on Thursdays leaves at 09:58 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 688 bus?

The last 688 on Thursdays leaves its first stop at 13:00. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 688 bus cost?

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

Who runs the 688 bus?

The 688 is operated by Dorset Community Transport.

Timetable data from Dorset Community Transport via the Traveline National Dataset. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.