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Buses replace late night trains between Exeter St Davids / Crediton and Barnstaple from Monday 30 June to Wednesday 2 July 

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Engineering work details

Starts 30 Jun 2025 to 02 Jul 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 and Barnstaple, closing all lines overnight from Monday evening until Thursday morning.

As a result:

  • The 20:54 Exmouth to Barnstaple service will terminate at Crediton. Replacement transport will run between:

    • Crediton and Yeoford

    • Crediton and Barnstaple (calling at Copplestone, Morchard Road, Lapford, Eggesford, Kings Nympton and Umberleigh)

  • The 22:41 Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids service will not run. Replacement transport will run between:

    • Yeoford and Crediton (connecting with the below bus)

    • Barnstaple and Exeter St Davids (calling at Umberleigh, Eggesford, Morchard Road, Copplestone, Crediton, Newton St Cyres)

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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