Slinky Services
These services are for passengers not served by or unable to access other types of Public Transport and welcomes passengers of all ages.
Welcome to Slinky
Slinky is a flexible bus service operating across 6 regional areas in Somerset.
To use the Slinky, you will need to register and become a member. You must be over the age of 16 to register. Parents, guardians or carers once registered can book for their dependents. Passengers under the age of 5 need to be accompanied by an adult.
It can be used for many things. It can take you to health appointments or exercise classes, help you visit family and friends, go shopping, or attend social events. You can also use it to connect to other public transport options.
Depending on where you live, there are two types of Slinky Service. Our non-digital Slinky services operate in Mendip, South Somerset and West Somerset while our digital Slinky service operate in Somerton, Sedgemoor, Taunton and Wellington.
For information on how to register to become a member and how to book travel, select your geographical area as the non-digital and digital Slinky services operate slightly differently.
Fares
Journeys up to 3 miles
- Single £2.20
- Return £4.40
Journeys over 3 miles
- Single £2.80
- Return £5.40
Concessionary fares
- £1.10 for a single journey up to 3 miles and £2.20 for a return
- £1.40 for a single journey over 3 miles and £2.70 for a return
If you have an English National Concessionary Travel Scheme pass, you can get a 50% discount on all Slinky services in Somerset. This discount also applies to children aged 5 to 16. Children under 5 can travel for free.
Digital Slinky
We are trialling a new way to book Slinky bus journeys online. The Slinky Digital initiative is funded by the Government’s Bus Service Improvement grant and is part of Somerset’s Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP). The plan aims to improve public transport across the county.
If you wish to use one of our digital services, you will need to register first. Once registered you will be able to book a journey at least 1 hour before you want to travel. Bookings can be made up to 2 weeks in advance of travel.
If you are unable to access one of our usual pick-up points because of mobility issues, we can arrange to pick you up from your home. Just phone the booking office (the phone number is on the area information sheet) to talk about what you need.
Choose your area below to find out how to register and book a journey. The area information sheets included (on each page) also have maps and more details about the service.
Non-digital services
If you wish to use one of our non-digital services, you need to register. Once registered you will be able to request a journey from your home by contacting the booking office at least 24 hours in advance of the time you wish to travel. Bookings can be made up to 2 weeks in advance.
Non-digital Slinky services are funded by Somerset Council.
Choose your area below to find out how to register and book a journey. The area information sheets (included on each page) also have maps and more details about the service.
Community transport in Somerset
A service for people who do not have access to public transport and are without access to suitable alternative transport.
Read about community transport