Train passengers from Axminster will be affected by a line closure between Honiton and Exeter next week.

The train line between Honiton and Exeter will be closed from Sunday 25 to Friday 30 October due to maintenance work.

A replacement bus service will be in operation between Honiton and Exeter, with the normal service running in the other direction to London Waterloo.

What's happening:

Network Rail will be renewing a major junction between St James' Park and Polsloe Bridge.

This work will help to keep services on the branch line running reliably and reduce the possibility of delays to your journey.

On Sunday, November 8:

To complete the works, buses will again replace trains between Exeter St David's and Honiton.

If you're changing between train and bus at Exeter St David's staff will be on hand to help you find your way.

Replacement buses will run on the following routes:

Exeter St David's – Honiton (stopping at Exeter Central only): Hourly, operated by South Western Railway

Exeter St David's – Honiton (stopping at all stations): Hourly, operated by South Western Railway

Where to catch replacement buses:

Exeter St David's - Front of station

Exeter Central - Front of station

Honiton - Outside main station entrance

Feniton - Bus stops outside the Nog Inn public house, adjacent to the station