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Amended late night Great Western Railway service to / from Barnstaple from Monday 5 to Wednesday 7 October 

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Engineering work details

Starts Monday 05 October 2026 to Wednesday 07 October 2026

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Between Barnstaple and Exeter St Davids / Exmouth

Description

Engineering work is taking place overnight in the Exeter St Davids area, 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, Kings Nympton, Umberleigh and Barnstaple arriving at 23:03

  • Also a road transport taxi at 21:48 from Crediton to Yeoford arriving at 22:02

The 22:41 Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids will not run:

  • A replacement bus, departing at 23:05 from Barnstaple to Umberleigh, Eggesford, Morchard Road, Copplestone, Crediton, Newton St Cyres and Exeter St Davids arriving at 00:43 (Tue-Thu)

  • Also a road transport taxis at

    • 23:59 from Yeoford to Crediton

    • 00:23(Tue-Thu) from Crediton to Yeoford

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 drop-off 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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