Taxis replace trains between Exeter St Davids and Barnstaple until the end of the day  

Route(s) affected

Trains between Paignton / Exmouth / Exeter Central / Exeter St Davids and Barnstaple

Description

Flooding between Exeter St Davids and Barnstaple means the line is closed. As a result, trains will be cancelled or revised.

Disruption is expected until the end of the day.

Customer advice:

Rail replacement transport is now in place. Taxis will shuttle between Exeter St Davids and Barnstaple until further notice. Please see station staff for more information.

For any passengers at any intermediate stations, please use the help point and road transport will be arranged.

You may use your ticket, at no extra cost, on the following local bus services between Exeter and Barnstaple:

• Stagecoach South West routes between Exeter bus station and Barnstaple

  • 5B- Journey time is approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes
    
    

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.

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.

Compensation:

You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.