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Services returning to normal: delays between Exeter St Davids and Okehampton / Barnstaple expected until 10:30 

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Service alteration details

Incident reported: Thursday 22 January 2026 at 08:40

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Last updated

Thursday 22 January 2026 at 10:03

Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Between Exeter Central and Okehampton / Barnstaple

Description

Services are returning to normal following a points failure at Credition earlier on today. Trains running through this station may still be delayed by up to 30 minutes.

Disruption is expected until 10:30.

Customer advice:

To assist you with your journey, you can use your ticket on the following, at no extra cost:

  • Stagecoach South West:

    • 5: Exeter (Central, New North Road), Newton St Cyres (Belluno), Crediton (Station Cross)

    • 5A: Exeter (Bus Station), Newton St Cyres (Belluno), Crediton (Station), Copplestone, Okehampton

    • 5B: Exeter (Bus Station), Newton St Cyres (Belluno), Crediton (Station), Copplestone, Morchard Road, Barnstaple (Station)

    • 5C: Exeter (Bus Station), Newton St Cyres (Belluno), Crediton (Station), Copplestone, Morchard Road, Lapford

    • 6A: Exeter (St Davids), Exeter St Thomas (Cowick St), Okehampton (West Street)

Check before you travel:

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

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.