Transport
Last updated September 2024.
There are lots of ways of getting to Frome, as well as around town. Here you’ll find transport information on trains, buses, parking and electric car and E-bike hire. Frome is striving to be a sustainable town, and transport is no exception, so be sure to take advantage of our public transport and our E-bikes, hybrid cars and electric car charging points. In town, many places are also within easy walking distance. Be sure to look through our maps to find where to go, or look at our plan your visit page to find helpful information for your visit to Frome.
You can also get help in planning your journey to Frome with the Somerset Think travel journey planner.
Trains
Frome Train Station, located on Portway, has direct services to London Paddington, London Waterloo, Weymouth, Bath and Bristol. You can plan your journey on the GWR website or Trainline.
Taxis
ABC Taxis – airport or seaport transfers, business trips, school runs and much more – 01373 452211/452444
M&H Taxis – airport transfers, courier service – 07768 856327
Mike’s Taxis – airport service, up to 6 seater, can take wheelchair if pre booked – 07773 900274
Gav’s Taxis – airport transfers, long and short distance journeys – 07874 299889
Smile Taxis – airport service, corporate travel, up to 7 seater vehicles – 07931 893636
Tony’s Cabs Frome – taxi and minibus services – 01373 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 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.
National Coach Services
Berrys Coaches – Superfast coaches to London
Contact 01823 331356 or visit their website. Tickets are also available from our Information Centre point in Frome Town Hall.
National Express – Coach travel and airport transfers
Visit the National Express website to plan your next coach journey, far and wide.
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 Bath and Trowbridge.
Buses
There are several bus services running through Frome and creating public transport links to and from nearby towns. To find routes and timetables, follow the links below. Some timetables are also available at the Town Hall and the Discover Frome Information Point or can be printed for a small charge.
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 to local services.
Find your bus route
Download the Frome bus routes map
Frome Bus Routes Map – updated April 24
*Please note: the A36 road closure at Limpley Stoke from Monday 12th August means that the D2x service has been diverted. Please see below for the revised timetable and more information.
D2/D2x Timetable – updated September 24
| Bus number | Operator | Route | Timetable link and notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| D2/D2X Bath to Frome | First |
via Clink and Critchill Road, Beckington, Norton St Philip and Hinton Charterhouse *Please note: the D2x has been diverted due to the A36 road closure at Limpley Stoke from Monday 12th August. View the latest timetable for revised schedule. |
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. |
| 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 | Beeline Coaches/Frome Bus | via Corsley, Warminster and Codford. | View timetable. |
| 67 Trowbridge to Frome | Faresaver | via Southwick | 6pm service only. 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. |
Co-Wheels Club
Using the Co-Wheels car sharing scheme is the ideal way to explore the Frome area. Working with Frome Town Council, Co-wheels have two low emission cars in Frome – one outside the Town Hall and another on Alexandra Road zone.
These are available on-street 24/7 for members to use – once you have signed up just book online or via the smartphone app when you need the car and you only pay for the hours you use plus a small mileage charge.
Prices start at £5.50 an hour for the Toyota Yaris petrol-electric hybrid cars, plus 20p a mile, but that includes all fuel, insurance and other costs.
If you want to find out more and take up the special discounted offer check out the Co-wheels website at www.co-wheels.org.uk/frome.
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
Three of Frome’s town centre car parks have electric car charging points:
- 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 – 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 |
South Parade, BA11 1EJ | Open 24hrs. Charging times 9am – 6pm Monday to Sunday including Bank Holidays. Max Stay 24 hours | 68 with 3 designated disabled spaces |
EBikes
Cycling is certainly one of the best ways to get around, both in Frome and in the surrounding Somerset countryside. You can do everything from a challenging trail to a wander around Frome or villages in the area, while getting a bit of exercise in. Although the surrounding hills can be a bit of a challenge for some, Frome now has a local hire scheme for electric bicycles, which can help out on the tough bits. Find out more about hiring ebikes.
