The Dartmoor Line
After nearly 50 years, daily passenger rail services to Exeter have returned to Okehampton.
The Dartmoor Line is the first line to be reinstated under the Department for Transport’s ‘Restoring your Railway’ initiative.
The route connects Exeter St Davids, Crediton and Okehampton providing a launchpad for visitors to explore Dartmoor and regional links for local commuters.
Around half of services, including at peak times, carry on to Exeter Central. The reopening of the route is expected to boost local businesses, the tourism sector, and provide greater access to education and work for thousands of people who live locally.
Although there is limited space for bikes on the train, cycle hire is available next door to the station which opens up the whole of Dartmoor for car-free travel and holidays. Many accommodation providers on the moor welcome cyclists and have drying/storage facilities on site, and there are a multitude of cycle routes and trails across Dartmoor – visitdartmoor.co.uk/get-active/cycling-on-dartmoor
The Train Service
With a journey time of approximately 40 minutes between Okehampton and Exeter, the Dartmoor Line provides great opportunities for work, study and leisure travel.
Timetable
There are hourly trains each way, seven days a week, between Okehampton, Crediton and Exeter St Davids, including services for daily commuters.
Most services also call at Exeter Central, including the key peak services.
To look up times & buy tickets click HERE
Train connecting bus timetable and town map once in Okehampton
Timetable It takes roughly 15 minutes to walk from the station down to Okehampton town centre, but leave 20 minutes to walk back up! Or you can save your legs by taking the 118 bus, please see the timetable HERE.
OKEHAMPTON – EXETER in approx. 40 minutes – £8.00
Anytime Day Return.
If you have a railcard you could save 1/3 off too – visit GWR.com/railcard for more information.