Buses replace late night trains between Exeter St Davids / Crediton and Barnstaple from Monday 20 to Wednesday 22 April
Engineering work details
Starts Monday 20 April 2026 to Wednesday 22 April 2026
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 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 to Exeter)
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.
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