There are a host of different ways to travel to, from and around Frome, including our Ebikes and the Co-wheels car share scheme. On this page you can find information on local bus and train services, coaches, car parks and electric car charging points. You can also plan your journey using Somerset Think Travel:
Buses
Somerset Council is the local authority which oversees bus services and provides subsidy and support where necessary. You can visit their website for more information or contact them here. Most bus/transport services are provided by commercial operators and these may be subsidised by Somerset Council.
You can search for and view bus timetables on the Traveline website. We can print off a timetable for you at the Town Hall or at the Discover Frome Information Point at Frome Library for a small charge.
Please be advised: Bus operators can change their timetables on any day during the year providing they give the Traffic Commissioners 56 days’ notice.
We’d advise checking the individual bus operators’ websites before you travel.
The Frome and Villages Bus Users Group blog site also keeps up to date with changes where you can find updates on all local bus services.
Find your bus route
| Bus number | Operator | Route | Timetable link and notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| D2/D2X Frome to Bath | First | via St Martin’s Hospital, Hinton Charterhouse, Norton St Philip, Rode (D2) and Beckington (D2) | On Frome Independent market days the bus will stop at Cork Street car park. View the latest timetable. |
| X34 Chippenham to Frome | Faresaver | via Melksham and Trowbridge | View timetable. |
| 184 Frome to Midsomer Norton | Libra | via Mells, Highbury and Stratton on the Fosse | View timetable. |
| 67 Trowbridge to Frome | Faresaver | via Southwick | 6pm service only. View timetable. |
| 30 Frome town service | Somerset Travel | serving Keyford, Market Place and Berkley Road | View timetable. |
| 31A/31B Frome town service | Frome Bus | serving Packsaddle, Stonebridge, Market Place, Lower Innox and Whatcombe. | View timetable. |
| 47 Frome to Westbury | Frome Bus | via Chapmanslade and Dilton Marsh. | View timetable. |
| 24 Frome to Salisbury* (Previously 53/58) | Frome Bus & Beeline Coaches | via Frome Asda, Corsley, Picket Post (for Longleat) and Warminster | View timetable. |
| 162 Frome to Shepton Mallet | Frome Bus | via Nunney, Whatley, Chantry, Leigh on Mendip, Stoke St Michael, Cranmore and Doulting | View timetable. |
| 414/424 Frome to Midsomer Norton | Frome Bus | via Buckland Dinham, Faulkland, Writhlington, Kilmersdon and Radstock | View timetable. |
| X47 Frome to Westbury to Trowbridge | Faresaver | via Chapmanslade and Dilton Marsh. | View timetable. |
| X69 Frome to Bradford-on-Avon to Melksham | Frome Bus | via Oldford, Beckington, Rode, Holt and Broughton Gifford | View timetable. |
* As of April 2024, the number 53/58 bus (previously Frome to Warminster) is being replaced by the number 24 bus. The number 24 bus follows the same route within Frome as the 53/58, but continues to Salisbury after stopping in Warminster.
Bus passes
To apply for a concessionary bus pass you need to download and complete Somerset Council’s application form.
You will need to complete this form and send it to them with a recently taken photograph (colour passport style), along with proof of your age, home address and any disability.
Your bus pass application will be assessed and verified by Somerset Council, and then the pass will be sent directly to your home address. They will also advise if you have not been successful in obtaining a bus pass.
Coach services
Berrys Coaches – Superfast coaches to London
Contact 01823 331356 or visit Berrys Coaches’ website. Tickets are also available from our Information Centre in Frome Town Hall.
Please note: from the end of April 2023, Frome will no longer be a pick up point for National Express services. The next closest points are Warminster and Trowbridge.
Trains
The railway station in Frome is located just off Portway with direct services to London Paddington, Weymouth, Bath, Bristol and beyond.
Contact 08457 484950 or visit GWR website for information on services. You can also plan your journey via www.nationalrail.co.uk or www.thetrainline.com or www.traveline.info
Taxis
ABC Taxis – airport or seaport transfers, business trips, school runs and much more – 01373 452211/452444
Mike’s Taxi – airport service, up to 6 seater, can take wheelchair if pre booked. 24 hour availability if pre-booked – 07773 900274.
Starline Taxis – 4-seaters to 8-seaters and several wheelchair accessible vehicles with hydraulic tail-lifts – 01373 452222
Tony’s Cabs Frome – taxi and minibus services – 01373 469898/464444
Crazy Cabs – 01373 466000
Accessibility
Frome’s a hilly place, so help is at hand if you need some assistance getting about.
Wheelchair hire
Oakville Care Centre hire out both self and attendant propelled wheelchairs. Contact them on 01373 455415 or 01749 670765 for more information and to reserve.
Wheelchair accessible vehicle hire
WavGB offer vehicles for both long and short term hire in a range of sizes (number of seats) and types of wheelchair vehicles (rear or up-front passenger). Please note that short term (less than 7 days) hire vehicles must be collected/returned from their office just outside Bath. Visit the WavGB website for more information.
Electric Charging Points
There are currently EV charging points available at Frome Town Hall and Station Approach:
- 2x 32amp 7kW Type 2 Mennekes at the Town Hall, BA11 1EB (rear car park)
- 2x 50kwh and 2x 7kWh at Station Approach, BA11 1RE
There is also a point at the Shell garage at Commerce Park, BA11 2RY.
Somerset Council are installing nine new charging points. These will be located as follows:
- Three charging points at Badcox Car Park
- Three charging points at Cattle Market Car Park
- Three charging points at North Parade Car Park
For those travelling out of Frome, you can find more charging points via Zap Map.
Parking
If you are driving into Frome, there is parking in town at:
| Car park | Address | Opening and charging hours | Number of spaces |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cattle Market | Bridge Street, BA11 1BE (by the Cheese and Grain) | Open 24hrs. Charging times 9am – 6pm daily, including Bank Holidays. Max Stay 24 hours | 339 with 21 designated disabled spaces |
| Cork Street | Cork Street, BA11 3JB | Open 24hrs. Charging times 9am – 6pm daily, including Bank Holidays. Max Stay 2 hours | 65 with 5 designated disabled spaces |
| North Parade | North Parade, BA11 2AB | Open 24hrs. Charging times 9am – 6pm daily, including Bank Holidays. Max Stay 24 hours | 87 with 2 designated disabled spaces |
| Badcox | Nunney Road, BA11 3BG | Open 24hrs. Charging times 9am – 6pm daily, including Bank Holidays. Max Stay 2 hours | 22 with 3 designated disabled spaces |
| South Parade | South Parade, BA11 1EJ | Open 24hrs. Charging times 9am – 4.30pm Monday to Saturday including bank holidays. Permit holders only outside charging times | 33 with 1 designated disabled space |
| Vicarage Street | Vicarage Street, BA11 1PU | Open 24hrs. Charging times 9am – 6pm daily, including Bank Holidays. Max Stay 2 hours | 17 with 1 designated disabled space |
| Merchants Barton | Saxonvale, BA11 1PT | Open 24hrs. Charging times 9am – 6pm daily, including Bank Holidays. Max Stay 24 hours | 68 with 3 designated disabled spaces |
