Travel by train and bus
Whether you’re off on a day out, commuting to work or spending the day with friends, discover how easy it can be to make your journey by train and bus.
Combining train and bus means you can plan your journey from door to door then simply sit back, relax and enjoy.
Planning your journey
The easiest way to plan a combined train and bus journey is by visiting traveline.info. Here you’ll find quick and convenient journey planning and timetable information for travel by public transport, anywhere in Great Britain.Here you’ll find quick and convenient journey planning and timetable information for travel by public transport, anywhere in Great Britain.
Combined rail and bus tickets
Save money with a range of combined train and bus tickets including PlusBus and Travelpasses. Most bus companies also now accept contactless payments.
By purchasing a PlusBus pass with your train ticket, you can get around your chosen PlusBus zone from as little as £2.50 a day. PlusBus passes can now be added to the start and end of your journey allowing you to plan ahead and buy a combined ticket from the comfort of your own home.
The majority of bus companies serving our stations accept contactless payments.
Rail Link
Rail Link bus services not only provide essential connections between train stations and the surrounding area, but also help you discover destinations beyond the rail network. Our journey planner includes the Rail Link services, making it simple and straightforward to plan your journey.
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Rail Link service 6: Okehampton station to Bude
Venture from the edge of Dartmoor through the scenic villages of North Devon before arriving in beautiful Bude with its stunning beaches and seaside charm.
To plan your Rail Link adventure, enter ‘Bude bus’ as your start or finish point in the journey planner.
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Rail Link service 11: Bodmin Parkway station to Wadebridge and Padstow
Forget parking woes when visiting the perennially popular Padstow by picking up the bus at Bodmin Parkway. Alternatively, stop off in Wadebridge to hire a bike and explore the Camel Trail. To plan your Rail Link adventure, enter ‘Wadebridge bus’ or ‘Padstow bus’ as your start or finish point in the journey planner.
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Rail Link service 28: Taunton station to Minehead
Take the 28 to experience the age of steam at West Somerset Railway, explore the ancient harbour of Watchet, step back in time at Dunster Castle or enjoy the seaside and Butlins in Minehead.
View a day out to Minehead and Dunster.
To plan your Rail Link adventure, enter ‘Minehead Butlins bus’ as your start or finish point in the journey planner.
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Rail Link service 34: Redruth station to Helston and The Lizard
Head to Helston and then on to The Lizard. Here, take the South West Coast Path to walk three sides of this beautiful, rugged peninsular ending with a well-earned ice cream back in the village. To plan your Rail Link adventure, enter ‘Helston bus’ as your start or finish point in the journey planner.
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Rail Link service 118: Okehampton station to Tavistock
Travel through the Dartmoor landscape with stops at Lydford (home to the famous gorge) and North Brentor (for the iconic St Michael de Rupe church) before arriving in handsome, historic Tavistock. To plan your Rail Link adventure, enter ‘Tavistock bus’ as your start or finish point in the journey planner.
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Rail Link service 164: Totnes station to Kingbridge and Salcombe
Take a relaxing journey from postcard pretty Totnes through South Devon lanes to the charming town of Kingsbridge and the picturesque seaside resort of Salcombe.
To plan your Rail Link adventure, enter ‘Kingsbridge bus’ or ‘Salcombe bus’ as your start or finish point in the journey planner.
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Rail Link service 301: Barnstaple station to Ilfracombe and Combe Martin
After a scenic journey on the Tarka Line to Barnstaple, take the bus to the traditional seaside town of Ilfracombe or carry on to Combe Martin to the Wildlife & Dinosaur Park and Exmoor National Park. To plan your Rail Link adventure, enter ‘Ilfracombe bus’ or ‘Combe Martin bus’ as your start or finish point in the journey planner.
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Rail Link service 310: Barnstaple Station to Lynton & Lynmouth
From Barnstaple take the bus to the coastal resort of Lynton & Lynmouth that sits within Exmoor National Park and is home of the Lynton & Lynmouth Cliff Railway which connects the two villages. To plan your Rail Link adventure, enter ‘Lynton bus’ or ‘Lynmouth bus’ as your start or finish point in the journey planner.