Night buses now run all year round as new Cranbrook route added

19 January 2026

A night-time photograph of a sleek, modern bus with illuminated windows, smoothly approaching a bus stop on a deserted, asphalt road. Soft, warm streetlights cast a gentle glow on the scene, while in the background, rolling hills and dark silhouettes of trees create a serene countryside vista under a starry sky.

A new Saturday night bus route serving Cranbrook will allow residents to travel home from Exeter until 4am. The extended service is part of fresh funding from the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, which will see most night‑bus routes continue throughout 2026.

Since May 2025, over 16,200 passengers, averaging around 530 every Saturday night, have taken advantage of the £3 capped fare across Devon and Cornwall. It is hoped that Cranbrook, one of the fastest‑growing towns in the region, will see similar strong uptake.

Read more at Devon County Council.