{"id":27585,"date":"2026-09-01T09:54:54","date_gmt":"2026-09-01T08:54:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/traffic-information\/barnstaple-railway-station-enhancement-scheme\/"},"modified":"2026-09-03T14:49:42","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T13:49:42","slug":"barnstaple-railway-station-enhancement-scheme","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/traffic-information\/transport-planning\/barnstaple-railway-station-enhancement-scheme\/","title":{"rendered":"Barnstaple Railway Station Enhancement Scheme"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>On this page<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#n\">Need to know<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#s\">Scheme description<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h\">How will the works affect me?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#b\">Background to the scheme<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#contact\">Contact<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#acc\">Accessibility<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"n\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Need to know<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Devon County Council is delivering works at Barnstaple Railway Station, which are designed to make changing between buses and trains more convenient, and provide a more attractive gateway to northern Devon. As detailed further below, the works include improvements to bus stop facilities, expansion of the station forecourt and a new mini-roundabout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Construction works for the scheme are planned to commence on 14 September 2026 and conclude in November 2026. Buses and trains will continue to serve the station during the works, however there will be some changes within the station car park and on nearby roads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"s\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scheme description<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The scheme includes the following features:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Reconfigured bus<\/strong><strong> stops:<\/strong> Buses from Barnstaple town centre towards Sticklepath and Bideford will now stop directly outside the station entrance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>New<\/strong><strong> mini-roundabout:<\/strong> Giving traffic (including buses) travelling from the town centre priority over traffic coming from Tesco.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Simplified road layout:<\/strong> The road width will be reduced from four lanes to two lanes, with both lanes shared between buses and general traffic.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Expanded<\/strong><strong> station forecourt:<\/strong> Accommodating improved bus stop facilities, including shelters, real time information screens and cycle parking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Parallel<\/strong><strong> (pedestrian and cycle) crossing:<\/strong> To be provided in front of the station entrance, making it easier and safer for people to access the station and bus stops.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Informal crossing facilities:<\/strong> To be provided at the eastern end of the road past the station, to improve safety for people travelling between the station and the Seven Brethren industrial estate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Changes to parking arrangements:<\/strong> The overall number of parking spaces will be reduced, to accommodate changes to the adjacent road layout. The allocation of spaces will also change, for example to increase the amount of disabled parking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Removal of guard railing:<\/strong> Some guard railing in the vicinity of the station will be removed, to enable people to more easily access the railway station and bus stops, and create an improved gateway to Barnstaple.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An artist&#8217;s impression of the scheme is included below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/2026\/08\/Artist-Impression-Final-cropped-800x600.jpeg\" alt=\"Artist&apos;s impression of planned scheme at Barnstaple Railway Station. Image shows buses using bus stops adjacent to the station, a train waiting to depart, cars using the road network (including a planned new mini-roundabout), pedestrians using the expanded forecourt and bus stops, a cycle shelter, a parallel crossing, and the station car park.\" class=\"wp-image-27597\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/2026\/08\/Artist-Impression-Final-cropped-800x600.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/2026\/08\/Artist-Impression-Final-cropped-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/2026\/08\/Artist-Impression-Final-cropped-768x575.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/2026\/08\/Artist-Impression-Final-cropped-640x480.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/2026\/08\/Artist-Impression-Final-cropped-320x240.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/2026\/08\/Artist-Impression-Final-cropped-420x315.jpeg 420w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/2026\/08\/Artist-Impression-Final-cropped.jpeg 1117w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Artist&#8217;s impression of the planned scheme at Barnstaple Railway Station.<br><em>Please note that this image has been enhanced using AI visualisation tools and is intended for illustrative purposes only. Actual appearance, materials, landscaping, lighting, and surrounding details may differ from the completed development.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How will the works affect me?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Buses and trains will continue to operate during the works, and every effort will be made to reduce the disruption caused. Further information regarding the potential impacts of the works is provided below.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordion-tabs-block\"><ul class=\"accordion\" id=\"block_acf-block-6a997af40410a\" data-responsive-accordion-tabs=\"accordion medium-accordion large-accordion\" data-allow-all-closed=\"true\" data-multi-expand=\"true\"><li id=\"item-6a997af40410a-0\" class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item=\"\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-title\"><span>Bus Passengers<\/span><\/a><div class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content><p>Buses will continue to operate during the works. However, some buses may stop in different locations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li id=\"item-6a997af40410a-1\" class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item=\"\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-title\"><span>Train Passengers<\/span><\/a><div class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content><p>Trains will continue to operate during the works. However, 26 parking spaces within the station car park will be suspended during the works, to accommodate the contractor&#8217;s site compound.<\/p>\n<p>Temporary traffic management arrangements will be in place during the works, so passengers may need to allow additional time when travelling to and from the station.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li id=\"item-6a997af40410a-2\" class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item=\"\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-title\"><span>Pedestrians and Cyclists<\/span><\/a><div class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content><p>Barnstaple railway station will remain accessible on foot during the works. Any changes to walking and cycling routes in the vicinity of the station will be clearly signed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li id=\"item-6a997af40410a-3\" class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item=\"\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-title\"><span>Car\/Van Users<\/span><\/a><div class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content><p>Temporary traffic management arrangements will be in place during the works, so people may need to allow additional time when travelling to and from or passing the station.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, 26 parking spaces within the station car park will be suspended during the works, to accommodate the contractor&#8217;s site compound.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li id=\"item-6a997af40410a-4\" class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item=\"\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-title\"><span>Local Residents<\/span><\/a><div class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content><p>The construction works may generate some noise and dust, however the contractor will make every effort to minimise disruption.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li id=\"item-6a997af40410a-5\" class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item=\"\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion-title\"><span>Local Businesses<\/span><\/a><div class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content><p>Businesses will remain open as usual during the works. However, temporary traffic management arrangements will be in place during the works, so people may need to allow additional time when travelling to and from nearby businesses.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"b\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Background to the scheme<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Barnstaple Railway Station is a significant public transport interchange, served by trains to Crediton and Exeter and buses to a wide range of destinations, including Bideford, Braunton, Ilfracombe and Torrington, as illustrated in the below map.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/2026\/09\/Stick-map-station-800x600.png\" alt=\"Map of bus routes and train line serving Barnstaple Rail Station. Bus routes include:\n5B (Barnstaple - Bideford - Crediton - Exeter)\n19 (North Devon Hospital - Roundswell)\n21 (Barnstaple - Bideford - Westward Ho!)\n21A (Barnstaple - Bideford - Appledore)\n21B (Ilfracombe - Barnstaple - Pottington)\n71 (Barnstaple - Torrington)\n72 (Barnstaple - Torrington - Shebbear)\n85 (Barnstaple - Bideford - Holsworthy)\n155 (Pottington - Barnstaple - South Molton)\n301 (Combe Martin - Ilfracombe - Barnstaple)\n309 (Lynmouth - Shirwell - Barnstaple)\n310 (Lynmouth - Bratton Fleming - Barnstaple)\n319 (Barnstaple - Bideford - Abbotsham - Hartland)\" class=\"wp-image-27683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/2026\/09\/Stick-map-station-800x600.png 800w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/2026\/09\/Stick-map-station-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/2026\/09\/Stick-map-station-768x577.png 768w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/2026\/09\/Stick-map-station-1536x1154.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/2026\/09\/Stick-map-station-scaled.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/2026\/09\/Stick-map-station-640x480.png 640w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/2026\/09\/Stick-map-station-1024x769.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/2026\/09\/Stick-map-station-320x240.png 320w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/roads-and-transport\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/160\/2026\/09\/Stick-map-station-420x315.png 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Map of bus routes and train line serving Barnstaple Rail Station.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The scheme was <a href=\"https:\/\/democracy.devon.gov.uk\/mgAi.aspx?ID=41052\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/democracy.devon.gov.uk\/mgAi.aspx?ID=41052\" rel=\"noopener\">approved for construction by Devon County Council&#8217;s Cabinet&nbsp;in November 2025<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The majority of the funding is Bus Service Improvement Plan capital funding, which is central government funding awarded to Devon County Council explicitly for bus infrastructure enhancements. Funding for cycle parking and works to the station entrances is being provided by Great Western Railway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/haveyoursay\/consultations\/bus-services-improvement-plan-bsip-in-north-devon\/https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/haveyoursay\/consultations\/bus-services-improvement-plan-bsip-in-north-devon\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/haveyoursay\/consultations\/bus-services-improvement-plan-bsip-in-north-devon\/https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/haveyoursay\/consultations\/bus-services-improvement-plan-bsip-in-north-devon\/\">A public consultation<\/a> regarding a previous version of the scheme was undertaken in May\/June 2024. This showed significant support for the scheme overall, but concern about a proposed bus access onto Sticklepath Terrace. Following this consultation, the scheme design was significantly revised, and the bus access onto Sticklepath Terrace is no longer being delivered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The scheme will complement other recent and ongoing improvements to bus services in Northern Devon, including improvements to connections between trains and buses to Lynton and Lynmouth, and the introduction of electric buses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"contact\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For any comments or queries relating to the construction works, the Customer Service Centre (CSC) can be contacted on 0345 155 1004. Alternatively, the CSC can be emailed at <a href=\"mailto:csc.roads@devon.gov.uk\">csc.roads@devon.gov.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For any general queries relating to the scheme background and objectives, please email <a href=\"mailto:transportplanning-mailbox@devon.gov.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">transportplanning-mailbox@devon.gov.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"acc\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Accessibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We take accessibility seriously and recognise that some of the information presented in the files available on this page may not be fully accessible to someone using assistive technology such as a screen reader. If you need guidance or an alternative format, email&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:transportplanning-mailbox@devon.gov.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">transportplanning-mailbox@devon.gov.uk<\/a>&nbsp;with details of any preferred format and the assistive technology you use.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Need to know Devon County Council is delivering works at Barnstaple Railway Station, which are designed to make changing between buses and trains more convenient, and provide a more attractive gateway to northern Devon. As detailed further below, the works include improvements to bus stop facilities, expansion of the station forecourt and a new mini-roundabout. 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