Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Exeter St Davids and Exmouth from Monday 23 to Thursday 26 March
Engineering work details
Starts Monday 23 March 2026 to Thursday 26 March 2026
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Great Western Railway between Exeter St Davids and Exmouth
Description
Engineering work is taking place between Exeter St Davids and Exmouth, closing all lines overnight from Monday evening until Thursday morning.
Monday to Wednesday:
The 23:40 Exeter St Davids to Exmouth service will not run, and will be replaced by a bus throughout.
Tuesday to Thursday:
The 00:19 Exmouth to Exeter St Davids will NOT run and will be replaced by road transport at 00:19 from Exmouth to Exeter St Davids calling all stations, arriving Exeter St Davids 01:31.
If you are connecting at Exeter St Davids with the 21:45 (Mon-Wed) Penzance to London Paddington “Night Riviera” Sleeper service, you will need to travel earlier than normal - by the 23:20 (Mon-Wed) Exmouth to Exeter St Davids).
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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