A limited rail replacement bus service is in operation between Exeter St Davids and Okehampton / Barnstaple until at least the end of the day on Monday 16 February 

Route(s) affected

Between Exeter Central and Okehampton / Barnstaple

Description

Recent adverse weather as a result of Storm Chandra has caused flooding between Exeter St Davids and Barnstaple / Okehampton. This has closed all lines running between these stations.

This means that trains on the route between Exeter Central and Barnstaple / Okehampton are unable to operate, and have been cancelled.

This is expected to continue until at least Monday 16 February.

Customer advice:

The flood water still has not yet receded between Exeter St Davids and Okehampton / Barnstaple, and much of the surrounding area is under water.

A limited return coach service is in operation between Exeter St Davids and Barnstaple, and also between Exeter St Davids and Okehampton. This service will be a full sized coach, which is less seats compared to the train service.

Please check online journey planners for the timings of the the rail replacement services.

Ticket acceptance:

If you wish to drive to Tiverton Parkway, you may use your ticket at no extra cost on Great Western Railway services between Tiverton Parkway and Exeter St Davids, in both directions.

To further assist you with your journey, your ticket can be used at no extra cost on the following Stagecoach bus routes:

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

• 5A Exeter (bus station), Newton St Cyres (Belluno), Crediton, Copplestone, Okehampton

• 5B between Exeter (bus station), Newton St Cyres (Belluno), Crediton, Copplestone, Morchard Road and Barnstaple

• 5C between Exeter (bus station), Newton St Cyres (Belluno), Crediton, Copplestone, Morchard Road and Lapford

• 66 Exeter (bus station), Exeter St Davids station, St Thomas railway station, Pathfinder Village, Tedburn St Mary Garage, Cheriton Cross, Good Knight Inn, Whiddon Down Post Inn, Sticklepath Devonshire Inn, Okehampton Fore Street Arcade, Okehampton railway station

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey up to and including Thursday 12 February using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner. If you are travelling from Friday 13 February onwards, please check back.

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.