Explore Weston & Sand Bay

Explore Weston & Sand Bay by open-top bus!

This open-top bus is a lovely way to enjoy the coastline between Weston-super-Mare and Sand Bay, winding its way around the wooded headland at Kewstoke along the way.

Your day ticket lasts all day, so there's no need to rush. If a beach, café or viewpoint catches your eye, simply hop off for a wonder and pick up the next bus when you're ready. 

If you're travelling one way, single fares are available too, and our group ticket makes things easy for families travelling together.

However you do it, just explore.

Explore open-top buses run every half an hour from 4th April until 29th August.

a map showing the route of Explore Weston

You can get on or off at any of the stops shown in red on the map above. If you’re on board then simply ring the bell and then please stay seated until the bus has stopped. If you’re waiting to get on, please signal clearly to the driver so they will know to stop and pick you up.

Explore times

Buses operate throughout the day seven days a week – you’ll find the times below.

Download your 2026 Explore Weston & Sand Bay [PDF] leaflet here

Download your Explore Weston map & timetable

Explore fares

As well as singles and returns, you can also buy day tickets which are valid for travel all day on any First Bus service so you can hop-on and hop-off as much as you like whilst you explore.

Day Tickets

 also valid on all local First Bus services in the West of England zone
Adult £7
Young Person (16-21) £6.30
Child (5-15) £3.50
Group* £14

You can buy your ticket from the driver when you get on the bus with contactless or cash, or buy it in advance on the First Bus app.

The highlights

The Grand Pier

The Grand Pier
With a history dating back to the late 1800s, this iconic venue is now home to all your favourite seaside activities.

Worlebury Woods

Worlebury Woods
These woods provide superb walking areas and connect the seafront at Birnbeck Pier all the way to Kewstoke.

Sand Bay

Sand Bay
A large and unspoilt beach just a few miles north of Weston-super-Mare, perfect for a relaxing stroll or an ice cream.

Plan your Explore Weston & Sand Bay journey

Did you know we also operate open-top buses in Tenby, Exmoor, Dorset, Norwich, and Great Yarmouth? (delete as appropriate) To find out more, click here.