Amended late night service to / from Barnstaple from Monday 26 to Thursday 29 January
Engineering work details
Starts Monday 26 January 2026 to Thursday 29 January 2026
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Between Barnstaple and Exmouth / Exeter St Davids
Description
Engineering work is taking place overnight between Exeter St Davids and Barnstaple, closing some lines.
The 20:54 Exmouth to Barnstaple will terminate at Crediton. A replacement bus will depart at 21:50 from Crediton to Copplestone, Morchard Road, Lapford, Eggesford, King’s Nympton, Umberleigh and Barnstaple arrive 23:03. Also road transport (taxi) at 21:48 from Crediton to Yeoford arrive 22:02.
The 22:41 Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids train will not run and will be replaced by a bus, departing at 23:05 from Barnstaple to Umberleigh, Eggesford, Morchard Road, Copplestone, Crediton, Newton St.Cyres and
Exeter St Davids arrive 00:43 (Tue-Fri). Also road transport (taxis) connecting into and out of this bus at Crediton:
At 23:59 from Yeoford to Crediton arrive 00:13 (Tue-Fri) and at 00:23 (Tue-Fri) from Crediton to Yeoford arrive 00:37.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement bus travel advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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