Free bus travel this Sunday

Free Sunday bus travel is being offered to residents and visitors on selected routes across Devon and Torbay on 22nd September to celebrate National Car Free Day.

The free Sunday travel is being delivered through the DevonBus Partnership, in conjunction with our bus operators – Stagecoach, Tally Ho, Dartline, Torbay Buses and Filers Travel. It is supported by funding from both Devon County Council and Torbay Council through the Bus Service Improvement Plan.

The offer is designed to encourage more people to use the bus for leisure to explore their local area, visit family and friends and enjoy the stunning coast and countryside across Devon without the worry of transport costs as part of Outdoor September. 

Stagecoach South West Managing Director Peter Knight said: “We are delighted to be able to offer this opportunity to residents thanks to funding from the DfT through Devon County Council. We recognise the importance of highlighting the benefits of bus travel for both the environment and making it easier for people to travel. By providing free Sunday travel, we hope to reduce road congestion, lower carbon emissions, and connect residents to their local outdoor spaces.”

Councillor Andrea Davis, Devon County Council Cabinet Member for Climate Change, Environment and Transport, said:

“The DevonBus Partnership was established to help people across Devon and this offer of free bus travel highlights what can be achieved by working together. It’s an opportunity for everyone to try the free Sunday bus services, whether it’s for a leisurely day out, to go shopping or to visit family and friends.

"Hopefully this event will encourage more people in the county to become regular bus passengers. Combined with the £2 fare for bus journeys on other days or free travel with a concessionary bus pass, bus passengers are enjoying great value for money and can rest assured they’re doing their bit for the environment.”

The routes included in this offer cover a wide area across Devon and detailed information about the specific routes and timetables can be found on the Stagecoach South West website.

This offer, in partnership with Devon County Council, is part of the joint long-standing commitment to providing reliable and affordable services whilst working together to enhance the travel experience for passengers and support sustainable travel solutions.

For anyone travelling by bus Monday to Saturday, all bus journeys are still capped at a £2 single fare until December 2024.