There are a few bus services that run through the village. In addition there is the KHARS service – a volunteer run option – see below for details.
There is a First Bus service: 14 and 15. Timetable can be found here: Firstbus 14/15 timetable
The free HPC Community Bus that runs between Bridgwater & Minehead has a new timetable from 7th August 2023, see full information in the file below, summary here
Towards Minehead
Bridgwater Bus Stn
09:30
10:30
13.40
Kilve Hood Arms
10:28
11:28
14:38
Watchet WSR Stn
10:46
11:46
14:56
Minehead Lidl
11:17
12:17
15:27
Towards Bridgwater
Minehead
Banks St. 09:30
Lidl 13:45
Lidl 14:35
Watchet WSR Stn
09:57
14:22
15:12
Kilve Hood Arms
10:15
14:40
15:30
Bridgwater Bus Stn
11:12
15:37
16:27
If you are catching a bus it is worth being at the stop at least 10 minutes early. Buses connect at Watchet for Taunton.
KHARS
KILVE AND HOLFORD COMMUNITY CAR SCHEME
Undertaken by volunteer drivers who get a mileage allowance using their own cars.
We cover the areas of Kilve, Holford, Dytch, Doddington and East Quantoxhead to give independence to those in the rural communities who are unable to drive or do not have access to public transport.
The scheme started on January 1st 2004 and to date we have undertaken over 5000 trips.
All passengers have to be registered with the scheme and 48 hours notice is required for a requested journey.
To register and request a trip contact the Co-ordinator,
Lizzie Spence on 07921 851760 or lizziespence@hotmail.co.uk
If you are not sure whether your journey is eligible make contact with Lizzie and ask.
Once your request has been accepted you will be contacted with the driver’s name, cost of journey and time of pick from home.
Charges are for return trips even if you only travel one way. Passengers travelling together may share the cost, but you must be registered.
Any parking charges incurred will have to be paid by you.
Holders of a VALID Concessionary Bus Pass will be entitled to a 50% reduction on the fee up to a maximum of £20.
Examples of current Fees
To/from Taunton £18 or £9 with a travel pass.
To/from Bridgwater £15 or £7.50 with a travel pass.
To/from Williton surgery £7 or £3.50 with a travel pass.
To/from Quantock Medical Centre £5 or £2.50 with a travel pass.
Journeys most frequently undertaken include :- Hospital and Clinic visits; Surgeries; Prescription collections; Dentists; Opticians and connections to/from train and coach stations. If you are not sure whether we cover a particular journey then please ask.
KHARS do not operate during weekends.
No guarantee is given that a driver will be available to cover your request.
No child under the age age of 14 may be a passenger unless accompanied by an adult.
NEW DRIVERS ARE ALWAYS WANTED AND WELCOMED
A Disclosure and Barring Service check (Old CRB check) will have to be undertaken by any person wishing to drive for KHARS.
As at 1 April 2023