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New research shows that holidaymakers from South West are more likely to drive to the airport than any means of transport

New research released today has shown that those heading abroad from the South West are more likely to drive and park at the airport, than any other form of transport.

From a survey of over 2000 people across the country, 39.4% of holidaymakers from the South West said they prefer to use their own car rather than a taxi or other public transport options at the start of their...

Luxury lodge destination Resort launches full resort offering in time for summer staycations

Pack your bags and make a beeline for the Devonshire countryside as fun, frolics and a jam-packed itinerary of adventure awaits…

Following a hugely successful first stage launch earlier this year of The Mole Resort, L+R Hotels has announced full completion of the highly-anticipated North Devon destination, which now features 58 premium eco-conscious lodges, 39 hotel rooms, over 40...

New bus services launched with improvement plan funding

A new bus service has been launched and another has had its route extended to connect more local communities in Devon. Thanks to funding awarded to Devon County Council’s Bus Service Improvement Plan by the Department for Transport, the new X30 service has been launched from Seaton to Exeter, and the 85 from Tavistock to Barnstaple has undergone enhancements. The X30 Exeter Express Service is...

Transport and digital investments to improve connectivity across Devon

The Heart of the South West LEP is calling on Government to confirm its promises and deliver vital funding for transport and digital projects, to improve the region’s strategic connectivity and boost growth.

The South West is England’s most rural region, often falling behind other areas when it comes to being digital and physically connected. Delivering people and businesses with...

Commuters in Devon could save £740 a year by mixing up their commute

As fuel costs and inflation in Britain continue to rise, research has found that commuters could save £740 a year by simply mixing up their commute and switching from bus to train on two days of the week.

The research, from Britain’s biggest bus provider, Stagecoach , analysed the average price increases across several forms of transport. It found that fuel prices had increased by ten...

It's time to book a holiday at home: Book a staycation to look forward to!

We all need something enjoyable to look forward to and with the popularity of the Staycation on the increase, why not book a coach holiday from your doorstep?

Tally Ho Holidays are delighted to now offer pick ups from Exeter Services as well as Plymouth, the South Hams and Torbay.

A holiday by coach means you can set off from home, travel in comfort on our modern,...

Stobart Air unveils new routes from Exeter and Newquay

New flights to Dublin and Belfast announced

Stobart Air, operator of Aer Lingus Regional routes, has today (Tuesday, 20 April) added two new routes to its network, connecting England’s southwestern coast with the island of Ireland.

The new Exeter Airport (EXT) to Dublin Airport (DUB) route will initially operate four times weekly, on Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday, commencing...

megabus

megabus offers thousands of extra coach seats and urges families and friends to book ahead for Christmas

Stagecoach, Britain's biggest bus and coach operator, has today announced that 5,600 extra socially-distanced seats are being made available on its megabus coaches over the Christmas period, and urges families and friends planning to be reunited to book ahead.

With support from the Department for Transport, Stagecoach can offer extra megabus seats from all the major cities and many...

Blue Islands

Blue Islands launch extended summer schedule

Channel Islands based airline Blue Islands has now extended its on-sale schedule for next summer to cover the whole of the summer school holiday period for 2021.

Passengers can also plan and book with confidence, especially if when choosing the airline’s reasonably priced Blue Plus fare which includes flexibility, seat choice and a two-suitcase allowance as standard.

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