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Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Newton Abbot and Paignton from Sunday 20 to Thursday 24 July 

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Engineering work details

Starts Sunday 20 July 2025 to Thursday 24 July 2025

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Great Western Railway between Exmouth / Exeter St Davids and Paignton

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Newton Abbot and Paignton, closing all lines on Sunday evening, and overnight from Monday evening to Thursday morning.

Sunday:

The 20:59 Exmouth to Paignton service will terminate at Newton Abbot. A replacement bus will run from Newton Abbot to Paignton.

The 22:40 Paignton to Exeter St Davids service will start from Newton Abbot. A replacement bus will run from Paignton at 23:10 to Exeter St Davids.

Monday to Wednesday:

The 22:25 Exmouth to Paignton service will terminate at Newton Abbot. A replacement bus will run from Newton Abbot to Paignton.

Tuesday to Thursday:

The 00:02 Paignton to Exeter St Davids service will start from Newton Abbot. A replacement bus will run from Paignton at 00:30 to Exeter St Davids.

Check before you travel:

These changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel.

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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