Transport information in the Parish of Cotford St Luke

Somerset is crossed by a network of roads, rail, and bus services, complemented by demand responsive and community transport, along with specialist tourist bus services to popular destinations. In addition passengers at our regional airport may fly to other destinations within the United Kingdom and overseas.

For more information about the various modes of transport in the local area please select from the options below:

Car Travel

Highways England is responsible for the M5 motorway and ‘A’ roads in Somerset. For more information go to www.gov.uk/government/organisations/highways-england

Somerset County Council Highways is responsible for the maintenance of ‘B’ roads and minor roads in Somerset. To report any highway issues, please e-mail: countyroads@somerset.gov.uk

 

Rail travel

Network Rail is responsible for the railway network throughout the United Kingdom. For more information on timetables and travel, please go to http://www.networkrail.co.uk/

Taunton Railway Station is located at:

Station Approach
Taunton
TA1 1QP
Telephone: 0845 700 125.

For more information, please go to http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/TAU/details.html

Taunton Railway Station is served by:

Great Western Railway (www.www.gwr.com)

South West Trains (www.southwesternrailway.com)

Virgin Trains (www.virgintrains.co.uk)

There is a Rail/Bus link to Minehead, with the number 28 bus service traveling from Taunton Railway Station to Minehead. For further information on this bus service, go to www.firstgroup.com/ukbus

 

Air Travel

Bristol Airport is Somerset’s regional airport. It is located at:

Lulsgate Bottom
Bristol
BS48 3DY

Telephone: 0871 334 4344

For more information, please go to www.bristolairport.co.uk

 

Bus Travel

Bus and coach services from Taunton Bus Station are operated by First Somerset and Avon, alongside National Express.

 

The bus station is located at:

Tower Street
Taunton
TA1 4AF

Telephone: 01823 272030

Taunton Bus Station is served by:

First Somerset and Avon Bus (www.firstgroup.com/ukbus)

National Express (www.nationalexpress.com)

Located nearby in Elms Parade is the pickup point for Berrys Coaches (www.berryscoaches.co.uk)

 

Buses from or to Cotford St Luke

For timetable information on the number 25 bus service which runs from Dulverton to Taunton via Cotford St Luke and from Taunton to Dulverton via Cotford St Luke, go to www.firstgroup.com/ukbus

Also serving the village is Hatch Green Coaches. The number 23 bus service runs from Taunton Parade to Cotford St Luke via Bishops Lydeard and Kingston St Mary. For more information, please go to www.hatchgreencoaches.co.uk

 

Taunton Park & Ride

Taunton Park and Ride is located at:

Silk Mills Road
Taunton
TA1 5AA

Telephone: 01823 331266.

Opening times are Monday to Friday 6.30AM to 8.00PM and Saturday 7.00AM to 7.00PM. On Sundays and Public Holidays, Taunton Park and Ride is closed.

To find out more information, please go to www.somerset.gov.uk/roads-parking-and-transport

 

Wivey Link

Wivey Link is a wheelchair accessible community transport service for residents in Wiveliscombe and surrounding parishes, which includes Cotford St Luke.

Wivey Link is based at:

Wiveliscombe House
3 The Square
Taunton
TA4 2JT

Telephone: 01984 624777

To find out more information, please go to http://www.wiveylink.co.uk/wivey_link.php