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Amended late night service to / from Barnstaple from Monday 26 to Thursday 29 January 

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Engineering work details

Starts Monday 26 January 2026 to Thursday 29 January 2026

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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.

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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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