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Buses replace late night trains between Exeter St Davids / Crediton and Barnstaple from Monday 11 to Wednesday 13 August 

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Engineering work details

Starts Monday 11 August 2025 to Wednesday 13 August 2025

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Great Western Railway between Exmouth / Exeter St Davids and Barnstaple

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Exeter St Davids / Eggesford and Barnstaple, closing various lines overnight from Monday evening until Thursday morning.

As a result:

  • The 20:54 Exmouth to Barnstaple will terminate at Crediton. Road transport will run at 21:50 from Crediton to Copplestone, Morchard Road, Lapford, Eggesford, Kings Nympton, Umberleigh and Barnstaple. Also road transport (taxi) will run at 21:48 from Crediton to Yeoford

  • The 22:41 Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids will not run and will be replaced by road transport at 22:41 from Barnstaple to Umberleigh, Eggesford, Morchard Road, Copplestone, Crediton, Newton St Cyres and Exeter St Davids. Also, road transport (taxis) will run connecting with this bus at Crediton: At 23:35 from Yeoford to Crediton, arriving at 23:49, and at 23:59 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 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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