Libra travel has a new website

 After issues with their previous website supplier Libra travel have announced that they have a new website http://www.libratravel.co.uk/

Changes to bus pass rules from 6th September 2021

 SCC have announced that their bus pass rules will be changing on the 6th September which means No FREE travel before 0930 

Faresaver timetable changes from.30th August 2021

From 30th August changes are being made to the X34, 77 and 68/69 service. These changes are being made to accommodate the earlier start time of John O'Gaunt School in Trowbridge from next week. Updated timetables can be found on the following link and will also be available on bus from next Tuesday.

http://www.faresaver.co.uk/changes.php

Please check timetables fully as changes of up to 5 minutes on trips before 0900 and after 1500 may occur.

A Sunday service will operate on Bank Holiday Monday on the x31, 270 and 273 services. No other services will operate.

The last day our 'Kids go free' offer will be in place is Tuesday 31st August.

Facemask changes after 19th July 2021

From the 19th July face masks will no longer be mandatory on buses see  below for each operators requirements

Libra Travel 184 

Lifting of Covid restrictions….. we respectfully request that while travelling on the 184 bus service. That you continue to use face coverings for the time you are on the bus. This is to protect our more vulnerable and elderly passengers. 

Many thanks for your continued support and understanding

Faresaver buses 

From Monday the wearing of a face covering is still mandatory on all home to school transport unless you have a medical exemption. 

We also strongly recommend that face coverings are worn on scheduled services for the comfort of other passengers. 

We are continuing to provide hand sanitiser and ask that passengers leave windows open to improve ventilation. We also recommend that passengers pay using contactless methods or using mobile ticketing where available.

We thank you for your ongoing co-operation and support.

Frome bus 

We are asking all passengers to continue the wearing of face coverings unless they are medically exempt.

First bus 

We are following government guidance and recommend all customers wear a face mask whilst on board. The government now "expects and recommends that people wear face coverings in crowded areas such as public transport."

Coronavirus service update week commencing 2nd October 2022

The D2 will be operating in both directions along the Critchil estate ( no longer serving the Butts) 

For latest time table use the link below https://www.firstbus.co.uk/

Frome Bus
Normal service
30 Frome Town service 

31A Packsaddle and Stonebridge( Please note that as of Monday 19th October 2020 the 31A 1440 journey will now commence at 1410.)
31B Spring Gardens and Whatcombe
47 Frome - Dilton Marsh - Westbury
53 Frome - Warminster

x53 Frome - Warminster school service  
162 Frome - Kinney - Leigh - Stoke - Doulting - Shepton

414/424 Frome - Midsomer Norton 
x69 Frome - Beckington - Bradford On Avon - Melksham
81 Gillingham - Maiden Bradley - Horningsham - Frome ( Thursday only )
x81 Frome - Westbury and Trowbridge ( Thursday only)
67/ 234 Frome - Trowbridge

For timetable details visit www.fromebus.co.uk

Faresaver Buses
x34 Normal service ( Timetable change 30th August 2021) 
x67 Discontinued
To view timetables visit www.faresaver.co.uk

Libra Travel
184 normal service

To view timetables visit http://www.libratravel.co.uk/

How to help to keep bus travel safe

Your bus operators are asking you to try to do the following to keep bus travel safe

Take a window seat ( First bus & Faresaver buses)
Avoid standing and leave a space in front and behind you  ( Faresaver buses)
Wait for passengers to get off before you board ( First bus & Faresaver buses)
Do not stand or queue in the aisle next to the bus driver ( Faresaver buses)
Wear a face covering unless exempt due to health reasons or a child ( mandatory on all buses after 15th June )
Try to travel during off peak hours to avoid busy hours ( First bus)
Keep Windows open to help with ventilation( First bus)
Be prepared to wait if your bus is showing full even if it appears to have space ( First bus)
Use contactless payment where possible. If you need to use cash pay with exact change ( First bus & Faresaver buses)
Maintain a distance of 2 metres whilst waiting at bus stops( First bus )

ALL operators will have LESS CAPACITY due to new social DISTANCING rules

West of England zone fares and tickets from 21st July 2019

The West of England zone allows travel on all First West of England bus services, which includes travel to Bristol, Bath & North East Somerset, South Gloucestershire and the Mendips, all on one ticket.

Single tickets
The cost of a single tickets when boarding within the West of England zone is based on the route distance you travel:

Up three miles
Adult                          from £2.50 ( Frome price £1.50)
16-21 year old / student     from £1.80 ( Frome price £1.10)
Child aged 5-15        from £1.30 (Frome price 80p)
(Frome fare is available anywhere between Sainsbury's Frome and Oldford)

Three to six miles
Adult                                    from £3.50
16-21 year old/student     from £2.50
Child aged 5-15                 from  £1.80

Six to nine miles
Adult                                   from £4.50
16-21 year old/ student    from £3.20
Child aged 5-15                  from £2.30

Nine to twelve miles
Adult                                   from £5.50
16-21 year old/from         from £3.90
Child aged 5-15                 from £2.80

Over twelve miles
Adult                                   from £6.50
16-21 year old/student     from £4.50
Child aged 5-15                  from £3.30

Single mTicket exclusive
A single journey anywhere in the West of England zone available on the mTicket app. Valid for 12 months from the date of issue.
Adult                                    £3.85
16-21 year old/student.    £ 2.70
Child aged 5-15                  £1.95

Single pack of 5
Five single journey tickets to go anywhere in the West of England zone whenever you like.  Valid for 12 months from the date of issue.
Adult                              £19.25  (just £3.85 per journey)
16-21 year old/student £13.50 (just £2.70 per journey)
Child aged 5-15          £9.75 (just £1.95 per journey)

West of England Day
Go anywhere in the West of England zone as often as you like for one day
                                               before               from
                                            You board          the driver
Adult                                       £6.60                     £7
16 -21 year old/ student       £4.60               £4.90
Child aged 5-15                      £3.30               £3.50
Group                                       £13.20             £14
( Up to five people. After 9.30am Mon -Fri and all day Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays) Not available to purchase from PayPoint or Payzone

West of England Night
Go anywhere in the West of England zone,as often as you like,between 7pm and 7am!(only available to but from the driver 7pm - 4.29am)

                                            before         from
                                            You board   the driver
Adult                                    £5.30             £5.50
16-21 year old/student     £3.70             £3.80
Child aged 5-15                  £2.65             £2.80

West of England Week
Go anywhere in the West of England zone as often as you like for seven consecutive days.
                                             before            from
                                             You board    the driver
Adult                                        £24.20              £26
16-21 year old/student          £16.95             £18.20
Child aged 5-15                       £12.10             £13

West of England Month
Go anywhere in the West of England zone as often asyou like for a whole month,e.g. If a ticket is bought on the 10th of a month it will expire on the 9th of the following month.
Adult                                         £88
16-21 year old/student          £61.60
Child aged 5-15                       £44

West of England Unlimited
Our best value monthly ticket. Receive your ticket via our mTicket app every month and pay by direct debit. Sign up at www.first group.com/unlimited.
Adult                         £83.60

West of England Year
Go anywhere in the West of England zone as often as you like for a whole year.
Adult                                           £924
16-21 year old/from                 £647
Child aged 5-15                          £462