Somerset's Coaster
page updated for 11/11/18 changes
Service 1
Our service 1 links Weston-super-Mare with Knightstone Island, Birnbeck Pier, Kewstoke and Sand Bay. Throughout the summer we a fleet of half cabriolet buses operate on the service so you can enjoy the stunning views whilst being protected from the elements.
Service 1 runs hourly, six days a week during the winter and increases to seven days a week and every 30 minutes during the summer periods.
Service 20
Whether you're taking a stroll along the beach at Burnham-on-Sea, enjoying fun-packed rides at Brean Theme Park or enjoying an ice cream on The Grand Pier in Weston our Service 20, Somerset's Coaster will take you there.
Rainy day? Not to worry. Our buses are half cabriolet so you can enjoy the stunning views whilst being protected from the elements or catch one of our standard double decker buses also used on the route.
Service 20 runs up to every 30 minutes throughout the day Monday to Saturday and hourly every Sunday during the summer season (Easter to October half term). The service also operates a reduced frequency in the winter season.
Service 20 Timetable (5 Nov 2018 to 13 April 2019)
Tickets
Our West of England Day ticket allows unlimited travel on Somerset's Coaster services and any service in the West of England zone. This includes places such as Bristol on our Service X1, Cheddar on our Service 126, Clevedon on our X5 or X6 and Wraxall to visit Noah's Ark Zoo Farm on also our Service X6.
The cheapest way to pay for your bus ticket is through our free mTicket app. Just search the First Bus mTicket in Google Play or the App Store.
| Unlimited Day mTicket | Unlimited Day from the driver | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £6 | £7 |
| 16-21 Year Old/Student | £4.20 | £4.90 |
| Child (aged 5-15) | £3 | £3.50 |
| Group - Up to 5 people* | £12 | £14 |
Only want travel on Service 1? We've created some special fares to enjoy all our Service 1 has to offer:
| From the driver | Single | Unlimited Day |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £2 | £3.70 |
* Unlimited travel Monday to Friday after 9.30am and all day Saturday.
Where to buy
You can buy your Somerset's Coaster bus tickets from the following places:
On First Bus mTickets app, allowing your bus ticket to be purchased and used on your smartphone: This will always be the cheapest way to buy your bus ticket.
From the driver of any First Bus: We've introduced contactless payment on all our buses, meaning to can pay for your bus tickets on board up to the value of £30