Travel
There are lots of ways to get into College – here are just a few.
Direct Yeovil College Buses YC1, YC2, YC3, YC4 & YC5
Recognising the travel challenges in South Somerset and understanding that some students find it extremely difficult to reach post-16 education, we are committed to addressing this issue and in doing so providing our students and future students with the education that they deserve.
Our fleet of direct buses to and from Yeovil College are proving extremely popular, and we aren’t stopping there. There are many plans to expand our current network, ensuing students from far and wide can access Somerset’s top performing College.*
Yeovil College operates the YC1, YC2, YC4 and YC5 services through South West Coaches and the YC3 as an independent service. Please see below for all the timetables and routes:
Timetables for YC1, YC2, YC3, YC4 & YC5
Outgoing – Shaftesbury or Gillingham to Yeovil College (YC1)
| Gillingham, Railway Station | 07:32 |
| Gillingham, Park Farm N/bound | 07:37 |
| Shaftesbury Town Hall | 07:52 |
| East Stour, Church Layby | 08:04 |
| Henstridge, Virgina Ash | 08:14 |
| Milborne Port, Queens Head | 08:19 |
| Sherborne, Coldharbour | 08:27 |
| Yeovil College, Mudford Road | 08:45 |
Return – Yeovil College to Shaftesbury or Gillingham (YC1)
| Yeovil College, Mudford Road | 17:00 |
| Sherborne, Coldharbour | 17:18 |
| Milborne Port, Queens Head | 17:26 |
| Henstridge, Virgina Ash | 17:31 |
| East Stour, Church Layby | 17:40 |
| Shaftesbury Town Hall | 17:53 |
| Gillingham, Park Farm N/bound | 18:08 |
| Gillingham, Railway Station | 18:13 |
Outgoing – Wincanton or Castle Cary to Yeovil College (YC2)
| Wincanton, opp. King Arthurs School | 08:00 |
| Ansford, Churchfields opp. Bowls Club | 08:15 |
| Castle Cary, The Horsepond | 08:20 |
| Queen Camel | 08:33 |
| Marston Magna, Bus Shelter | 08:37 |
| Yeovil College, Ilchester Road Bus Stop S/Bound | 08:50 |
Return – Yeovil College to Wincanton or Castle Cary (YC2)
| Yeovil College, Ilchester Road Bus Stop S/Bound | 17:05 |
| Marston Magna, Bus Shelter | 17:15 |
| Queen Camel | 17:18 |
| Castle Cary, The Horsepond | 17:35 |
| Ansford, Churchfields opp. Bowls Club | 17:40 |
| Wincanton, opp. King Arthurs School | 17:55 |
Outgoing – Bridport & Beaminster to Yeovil College (YC3)
| Bridport, Post Office | 07:30 |
| Beaminster, Red Lion | 07:45 |
| Beaminster, Londis, Clay Lane | 07:48 |
| Broadwindsor, White Lion | 07:54 |
| Yeovil College, Ilchester Road | 08:25 |
Return – Yeovil College to Bridport & Beaminster (YC3)
| Yeovil College, Ilchester Road | 17:00 |
| Broadwindsor, White Lion | 17:31 |
| Beaminster, Londis, Clay Lane | 17:37 |
| Beaminster, Red Lion | 17:40 |
| Bridport, Post Office | 17:55 |
Outgoing – Langport to Yeovil College (YC4)
| Langport Town Hall | 08:00 |
| Huish Episcopi Academy, Wincanton Rd, Langport TA10 9SS | 08:07 |
| Somerton, Behind Berry | 08:20 |
| The Ilchester Arms Hotel & Restaurant, Ilchester | 08:35 |
| Yeovil College, Ilchester Road Bus Stop S/Bound | 08:50 |
Return – Yeovil College to Langport (YC4)
| Yeovil College, Ilchester Road Bus Stop S/Bound | 16:55 |
| The Ilchester Arms Hotel & Restaurant, Ilchester | 17:10 |
| Somerton, Behind Berry | 17:30 |
| Huish Episcopi Academy, Wincanton Rd, Langport TA10 9SS | 17:40 |
| Langport Town Hall | 17:45 |
Outgoing – Chard to Yeovil College (YC5)
| The Square, Ilminster | 07:45 |
| Boden Street, Chard | 08:05 |
| The Kings Arms, Crewkerne | 08:25 |
| West Coker (Opposite the Post Office) | 08:35 |
| Yeovil College | 08:50 |
Return – Yeovil College to Chard (YC5)
| Yeovil College | 16:55 |
| West Coker (Opposite the Post Office) | 17:10 |
| The George Hotel Crewkerne | 17:20 |
| Boden Street, Chard | 17:40 |
| The Square, Ilminster | 18:00 |
Application Forms for YC1, YC2, YC3, YC4 & YC5
YC4 Bus Application Form – *We are taking expressions of interest for the YC4, please email YCbuses@yeovil.ac.uk
Please click here to take a look at our code of conduct, which sets out expectations whilst travelling on a Yeovil College bus or any other transport service provider.
Still not sure? Contact our Student & Customer Services Team on 01935 423921, email enrol@yeovil.ac.uk or contact YC buses directly on YCbuses@yeovil.ac.uk
*Subject to demand. Direct route and timetable to be confirmed.
Here is a list of the current morning and evening routes to and from Yeovil College on which you can use your County ticket.
Please visit Traveline for all updated bus journeys and their timetables.
Blandford – Yeovil 368 – Please Note that this is now split between two buses ( the X10 at Sturminster Newton) for some students on their way home. Please check the timetables for the latest information.
Bower Hinton – Yeovil 52
Chard – Yeovil 96A
Dorchester – Yeovil x11
Ilminster – Yeovil 16
Shaftesbury – Yeovil 658/659
Shepton Mallet – Yeovil 1/1B
Sherborne – Yeovil 74
South Petherton – Yeovil 81
Taunton – Yeovil 54
Wells – Yeovil 377
Wincanton – Yeovil 58/58A
Your County ticket is valid on all public service routes operated by:
Bakers Coaches, Berry’s Coaches (not including Berry’s Superfast), Damory Coaches, First Hants & Dorset, First Somerset & Avon, Frome Minibuses, Hatch Green Coaches, Libra Travel, Quantock Motor Services (except service 39 & 300), Ridlers Coaches Ltd, Smiths Coaches, Stagecoach Southwest, Taylors Coach Travel.
Further Information
Our local bus partners may change their timetables. For the most up-to-date information on routes and ticket prices, please follow one of the following links:
https://www.somerset.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/county-ticket/