Devon is served by a network of local bus services, ranging from frequent main routes to country services on market days. To keep you informed of what is available Devon County Council publishes a range of free area timetable guides and leaflets which are available from most Tourist Information Centres, public libraries, bus stations and some local shops and post off ices.
There are also a number of telephone enquiry services offering information on bus services within Devon plus timetable publications.
| 01392 382800 | The DevonBus enquiry line provides timetable information on local bus services within Devon and is open 08.30 - 17.00 Monday - Friday, |
| 08705 808080 | National Express Coach Services |
| 08457 484950 | National Rail Enquiries |
| 01392 383688 | Countywide Reduced Fare Travel - reduced fare travel for pensioners, people with disabilities and students between the ages of 16 and 18 who are undergoing full time education |
| 01392 382123 | Ring and Ride - transport from your front door for people with mobility difficulties |
| 01392 382123 | Shopmobility - hire of manual and powered scooters and wheelchairs. |
You can also find us on line at www.devon-cc.gov.uk/devonbus/ or e-mail us at devonbus@devon-cc.gov.uk
A ground-breaking pilot project aimed at providing improved bus services for rural areas and encouraging young people to view public transport as a viable alternative to the car is to be launched in North Devon and Torridge this September.
The Life in the Bus Lane scheme will hit the road at the beginning of the September term and will see most post 16 to 25 year old students entitled to discounted bus travel. Qualifying students from North Devon College, Bideford Community College and llfracombe Community College will enjoy free or half price travel on their journeys to and from college. They will also receive half fare bus travel after 6pm at weekends and during college holidays.
A Smartcard instead of the normal bus pass will be available for just £100 per annum and is all that is needed to allow access to this great initiative and also to receive discounts from various local businesses.
The scheme will entail an upgrade to the local bus network, especially in rural communities.
Councillor Brian Greenslade, leader of Devon County Council confirmed "that transport affordability and availability is often an obstacle to people taking part in further education. Life in the Bus Lane aims to tackle the root of the problem by providing affordable and attractive public transport".
To find out more about the scheme and entitlements please contact Marcia Clayton at North Devon College on 01271 338184.