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Latest news and service updates

Please see below a feed of latest news and major service updates for bus services in Devon. If you require information on operational issues, such as delays and short-term diversions, please contact the operator of the bus service affected. View a list of bus operator contact details.

 

Changes to bus services in March and April 2024

Stagecoach are making alterations to a number of their services throughout March and April 2024, with most changes taking effect on 14th April 2024. For details and timetables, please visit the Stagecoach website.

There will also be changes to certain services operated by other companies – please see below for details:

  • Changes to services operated by other companies

    From 31st March 2024:
    • 218 / 219: Hartland – Bude (Go Cornwall Bus)
    • Exmoor Coaster: Minehead – Lynmouth (First Buses of Somerset)

     

    From 14th April 2024:
    • PR3 / SPR3: Digby P&R – Sowton P&R – RD&E Hospital (Dartline)
    • 25: Dulverton – Taunton (First Buses of Somerset)
    • 42C: Woolwell – Plymouth (Plymouth Citybus)
      • Revised timetable
    • NEW – 171: Newton Abbot – Moretonhampstead – Princetown – Tavistock (Country Bus)
      • New service operating Monday to Saturday between 15 April and 2 November 2024 – View timetable
    • NEW – 172: Tavistock – Princetown – Dartmeet – Ashburton – Newton Abbot (Country Bus)
      • New service operating Monday to Saturday between 15 April and 2 November 2024 – View timetable
    • 178: Newton Abbot – Okehampton (Country Bus and Stagecoach)
      • New additional peak-time journeys operated by Stagecoach – View timetable
    • 325: Lapford – Barnstaple (Taw & Torridge and Country Bus)
      • Will now additionally operate on Mondays and Wednesdays – View timetable
    • 347: Cheriton Fitzpaine – Crediton (Dartline)
      • This service will now only operate on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. – View timetable
    • 381: Ottery St Mary Town Service (Dartline)
    • 607: Crediton Town Service (Dartline)

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    Fare Car services

    From the end of February 2024, Fare Cars F5 (Honiton) and F18 (Cullompton) will be withdrawn. Fare Car F11 (Chard/Axminster) will also be withdrawn after operation on 14th March 2024. Some locations served by these Fare Cars are on existing local bus routes. Alternative transport provision is also available through community transport schemes, for those not on an existing bus route or with mobility issues that prevent them from walking to the nearest bus stop.

     

    Significant disruption to services 3 and 93  – January to March 2024

    From 2nd January until 28th March 2024 there will be significant disruption to bus services 3 and 93 as a result of two major road closures on the A379.

    The A379 will be closed through Stoke Fleming for the whole of this period (2nd January to 28th March). Service 93 will be unable to serve Blackpool Sands or Stoke Fleming. A shuttle service will instead operate between Dartmouth and Stoke Fleming and there will also be alterations to the timings of service 93.

    The A379 will also be closed in Modbury between the 8th January and 9th February. Services 3 and 93 will both operate to a temporary reduced timetable as a result of the disruption from both closures. Service 3 will be unable to serve Modbury and journey times will be increased as a result of the diversion. A shuttle service (3M) will operate between Modbury and Yealmpton to connect with the 3 service, with some journeys of the shuttle extending to Plymouth or Harraton Cross.

    Please see our temporary timetable leaflet for details.

     

    Get around for £2 – now extended until December 2024

    Pay less to travel by bus! A single bus journey will cost no more than £2 on most routes across Devon. Find out more about the government backed bus fare cap scheme.

     

    National Bus Strategy

    Find out more and keep up to date with Devon County Council’s response to the National Bus Strategy “Bus Back Better”