Buses replace late night trains between Exeter St Davids / Crediton and Barnstaple from Monday 9 to Thursday 12 March 

Route(s) affected

Great Western Railway between Exmouth / Exeter St Davids and Barnstaple

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Exeter St Davids and Barnstaple, closing all lines on Monday to Thursday evenings.

As a result:

• The 20:54 Exmouth to Barnstaple service will terminate at Crediton:

  • A replacement bus will run from Crediton to Copplestone, Morchard Road, Lapford, Eggesford, Kings Nympton, Umberleigh and Barnstaple

  • A taxi will run from Crediton to Yeoford

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

  • A replacement bus will run from Barnstaple to Umberleigh, Eggesford, Morchard Road, Copplestone, Crediton, Newton St Cyres and Exeter St Davids

  • A taxi will run from from Yeoford to Crediton (connecting with the bus)

  • A taxi will run from Crediton to Yeoford (connecting from the Barnstaple bus)

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.