BUS links between Okehampton and Exeter have been improved with two extra evening journeys on the X9.

Devon County Council's local sustainable transport funding has enabled the service to be extended with additional journeys from Exeter to Okehampton. The Stagecoach X9 service now has two buses that leave Exeter Bus Station at 7.50pm and 9.45pm, from Monday to Saturday. Two later evening buses from Okehampton to Exeter will also be available at 9pm and 11pm.

The 7.50pm bus arrives back in Okehampton at 8.57pm, while the 9.45pm bus arrives back in Okehampton at 10.52pm.

Cllr Stuart Hughes, Devon County council cabinet member for highways, said: 'These additional services provide even more convenience and flexibility for passengers.

'I'm sure the journey times will be welcomed by those who have maybe had a day out in Exeter or Okehampton and want to stay longer.'

Cllr Kevin Ball, Devon County Councillor for Okehampton Rural, said: 'I'm pleased that passengers now have more choice of when they can travel between Okehampton and Exeter.

'The additional service times are welcome and are creating a much improved connection, which is important for the town.

'Devon County Council is also pursuing, with rail industry partners, all options for seeking longer term sustainable improvements to rail services from Okehampton.'

For travel information visit the website at http://www.journeydevon.info">www.journeydevon.info