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Buses replace late night trains between Taunton and Exeter St Davids on Saturday 28 March 

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Engineering work details

Starts Saturday 28 March 2026 to Saturday 28 March 2026

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Great Western Railway between Cardiff Central / London Paddington and Exeter St Davids

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Taunton and Exeter St Davids, closing various lines.

As a result, the following trains will terminate at Taunton:

  • The 20:30 London Paddington to Exeter St Davids service

  • The 21:00 Cardiff Central (starting from Bristol Temple Meads at 21:55) to Exeter St Davids service

A replacement bus will run from Taunton at 23:25, calling at Tiverton Parkway and Exeter St Davids.

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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