Great Western Railway Status | Buses replace late night trains between Exeter St Davids / Crediton and Barnstaple from Monday 17 to Wednesday 19 June





Updated at: 05-Apr-2024 12:35:51: PM

Operator:  Great Western Railway

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Routes affected:

Great Western Railway between Exmouth / Exeter St Davids and Barnstaple

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Description of Incident

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

The 20:54 Exmouth to Barnstaple will terminate at Crediton. Road transport will run at 21:50 from Crediton to Copplestone, Morchard Road, Lapford, Eggesford, Kings Nympton, Umberleigh and Barnstaple, arriving at 23:13. Also a minibus will run at 21:48 from Crediton to Yeoford, arriving at 22:02.

The 22:41 Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids will not run and will be replaced by road transport at 22:41 from Barnstaple to Umberleigh, Eggesford, Morchard Road, Copplestone, Crediton, Newton St Cyres and Exeter St Davids, arriving at 00:19 (Tue-Thu).

Also connecting with this bus at Crediton:

  • Minibus at 23:35 from Yeoford to Crediton arrive 23:49.
  • Minibus at 23:59 from Crediton to Yeoford arrive 00:13 (Tue-Thu).

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Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

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