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Friday 29 August 2008

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Essential guide to South Hams buses published

From Pam Newby, Exeter 383262, October 08, 2007

THE winter bus timetable 'South Hams Bus Times' published by Devon County Council is now available.

The guide provides residents and visitors with comprehensive timetable information regarding the different bus operators currently serving the area, many of which are under contract to the County Council. A summary of rail, National Express Coach services and ferry services are also included.

Services featured in the guide include those in Dartmouth, Ivybridge, Kingsbridge, Totnes, Salcombe and Modbury.

Timetables included are the revised X80 service and the winter 111 service.

Councillor Margaret Rogers, Devon County Council Executive Member for Environment, said: "The winter timetable is a useful source for anyone planning to use public transport to travel to work or for days out."

The guide is being distributed to a large number of outlets in the South Hams area, including libraries, post offices and tourist information centres and

For all timetable enquiries in South West England call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33 (calls cost 10p a minute from a landline) or visit www.traveline.org.uk. DevonBus publications may be obtained by telephoning DevonBus on Exeter 01392 382800 or by e-mail to: devonbus@devon.gov.uk. Also visit: www.devon.gov.uk/bus

Notes for Editors:

Councillor Margaret Rogers, 01297 680384.

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