FROM Sunday, April 2 local bus operator Stagecoach South West will be introducing a number of timetable changes across its network, which are predominantly centred around improving the punctuality of its bus services. 

Stagecoach says it wants to make sure that your bus arrives at your stop at the time you’re expecting it. 

During the last few months, the company says it has analysed the data from its specialist Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) software which uses real-time updates from onboard tracking systems to inform the new timetables they’re introducing. 

Stagecoach said it has undertaken this review to provide robust new timetables, which reflect post-pandemic traffic congestion and demand patterns. 

In addition to the above, it is also introducing a couple of new services, new links and increased frequencies in parts of Exeter, Exmouth and Plymouth.

Plus, its popular open toppers will return for the Summer season, connecting passengers to a variety of attractions across the region. 

A full list of the bus timetables changing on April 2 is available with any additional changes over and above the punctuality adjustments detailed.

The company is asking travellers to please check the new timetables carefully as some departure times may have changed.

Local changes:

Service F (Cowley Bridge – Summerway via City Centre)

Some departure times are amended to accommodate reliability and punctuality changes, with separate timetables operating Monday to Friday and Saturday to reflect varying traffic congestion. There are no changes to the frequency of buses or number of journeys.  

Service 1 (Exeter – Cullompton / Tiverton)

On Monday to Saturday some additional journeys are introduced in the early morning from Exeter to Cullompton and early evening from Cullompton to Exeter. 

Service 5 (Exeter – Crediton) 

To better reflect passenger demand, the Sunday and Public Holiday frequency will be reduced from every 60 minutes to every 90 minutes, however there will be two additional and later journeys, departing Exeter at 8.30pm and 10pm and Crediton at 9.05pm and 10.35pm. 

Service 6A/6 (Exeter – Okehampton / Okehampton - Bude)

Minor changes to the timetable to improve punctuality.

More information is available via the Stagecoach website here: https://www.stagecoachbus.com/promos-and-offers/south-west/south-west-timetables