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

From approximately 23:15 until the end of service from Monday to Thursday evenings, no trains will run between Taunton and Exeter St Davids.

Due to this, the 21:45 Penzance to London Paddington, and the 23:45 London Paddington to Penzance "Night Riviera" services will divert between Reading and Exeter St Davids via Honiton. These services will not call at Taunton.

Additionally, a replacement bus service will run from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids, departing at 23:48. This service will call at Taunton.

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.