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Do you find bus and train services difficult to use, or are they not available in your area? These pages will help you find information which may make getting from A to B that little bit easier.

Community transport

Community transport is provided by a network of voluntary organisations that help people get to the shops, services, medical appointments or leisure activities where no alternative or suitable transport is available. This may be because of rural seclusion, or for disabled or elderly passengers who cannot access or use public transport.  Visit our pages on Ring and ride, Shopmobility, Community Car Schemes, Community Buses, Wheels 2 Work and Fare Cars to find out more.

For information on how you can travel to and from the hospitals in Devon, as well as advice on how to choose the best transport option for you, visit our travelling to hospital or healthcare appointments pages.

Use public transport confidently

The Devon Access Wallet scheme is designed to help make journeys by bus or train in Devon easier and give people the support and confidence to travel independently. The scheme is primarily for people with communication or learning difficulties, deaf people and those whose first language is not English.

For more information, including how to apply for a wallet, please visit the Devon Access Wallet pages.

Information for blind and visually impaired passengers

Bus and train drivers or staff are expected to advise you of their service number and destination, and to call out your destinations on arrival (remember to ask them to do so). They must also accept trained assistance dogs without limit and ensure that destination displays are illuminated during the hours of darkness.

Accessible buses

All daily bus services in Devon are operated by accessible, low-floor buses.  Most services that operate less frequently are also accessible – however please see the list below for some exceptions.  Accessible buses have a ramp and a space for a wheelchair on board.  Wheelchairs can normally be carried providing they are not more than 1200mm long and 700mm wide.  If you would like to find out if your wheelchair can be accommodated please check with the bus operator using the contact details on our bus operators page.  The ramp is designed to be used to bridge the gap between the pavement and the bus.  Ramps cannot normally be used in locations where there is no pavement.

More information on the regulations regarding accessibility on public transport can be found on the Department for Transport website.

Please view this list for information on other bus services which are NOT operated by low floor buses (information correct at November 2018).

Accessible rail travel

Information available on the Accessible rail travel page.