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Train on Black Bridge near Umberleigh on the Tarka Line
Mark Lynam
Tarka Line
Exeter - Barnstaple
2:15
Hours from
LONDON
4:15
Hours from
Manchester

Explore scenic north Devon on the Tarka Line for a real taste of the great British countryside.

The picturesque Tarka Line has linked north and south Devon since 1854.

Visit the capital of north Devon, the ancient town of Barnstaple then travel along the line and explore the great cathedral city of Exeter.

Stop off along the way to explore the historic market town of Crediton and rural Eggesford, where the first state forest was planted in 1919.

Highlights

Great walking territory - 60 walks from stations in the Tarka Line Walks book

Famous Tarka Trail cycle & footpath starts at Barnstaple Station

From Barnstaple Station take a simple bus ride & you'll soon be at the beautiful north Devon coast

Find out more

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Getting there

Visit by train from any station in the country. Look up local bus links by planning your journey on the Traveline website.

Route

Exeter - Barnstaple

Cost

Info
£11.30 Off-Peak Day Return

Opening times

7 days a week | all year

Journey time

1hr 15

Distance

39 miles | 63 km

Time from London

2:15 hours (see itinerary)

Plan your trip

Barnstaple

 

The capital of North Devon, Barnstaple is a bustling market town with a beautiful setting on the estuary of the River Taw.

Crediton

Crediton is a lively market town that benefits from a thriving high street full of independent shops.

Eggesford

With a nearby Country House Hotel a garden centre to peruse and plenty of country walks, Eggesford is worth a visit.

Exeter

Exeter Central station is located right in the heart of the city, just a short walk from the Princesshay shopping centre and the city’s magnificent cathedral.

 

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