96 Yeovil ↔ Chard

Operated by South West Coaches. First bus 07:04, last bus 18:05. 11 journeys on weekdays.

The 96 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.

96 towards Chard — Monday to Friday (6 journeys)
Bus Station (Bay 4) 07:0409:3011:0012:4514:3018:05
Post Office (SW-bound) 07:1409:4011:1012:5514:4018:15
Portman Arms (SW-bound) 07:1709:4311:1312:5814:4318:18
Vicarage (S-bound) 07:2109:4711:1713:0214:4718:22
Manor Arms (S-bound) 07:2509:5111:2113:0614:5118:24
The Globe Inn (NW-bound) 07:2909:5511:2513:1014:5518:28
Crewkerne Railway Station (N-bound) 07:3109:5711:2713:1214:5718:30
Park View (SW-bound) 07:3510:0111:3113:1615:0118:34
George Hotel (SW-bound) 07:4510:1111:4113:2615:1118:40
Blue Boy Inn (S-bound) 07:5610:2211:5213:3715:2218:51
Netherhay Lane (S-bound) ·10:27·13:42··
Church Street School (N-bound) 08:1310:3912:0913:5415:3919:08
Forton Lane (W-bound) 08:2210:4812:1814:0315:4819:17
Athelstan Drive (NW-bound) 08:2510:5112:2114:0615:5119:20
Boden Street (N-bound) 08:3010:5612:2614:1115:5619:25

Route map

All stops on route 96

Service history & registered changes

From official Traffic Commissioner registrations. All service changes →

Towns & areas on this route

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 96 bus?

The first 96 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:04 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 96 bus?

The last 96 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 18:05. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 96 bus cost?

The 96 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 West Coaches day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.

Who runs the 96 bus?

The 96 is operated by South West Coaches.

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