Train Services to and within Exmoor National Park

Travel to Exmoor by train

When travelling to Exmoor National Park why not let the train take the strain?

Train travel can be a great experience and part of a holdiay in itself opening up a whole range of new opportunities for you to enjoy. Advanced bookings not only provides you with signficant savings but also guarenttees you a seat reservation. The 'Man in Seat 61' can provide you with lots of tips to make the most of train travel.

To find a taxi service operationg from any of train stations detailed below please seach TrainTaxi.

Service	Route	Links to Exmoor
Intercity Mainline	Intercity trains operated by First Great Western and Cross Country from London and the Midlands serve both Taunton and Tiverton Parkway stations, situated approximately 60mins bus journey away from Exmoor National Park.	From Taunton take the 28 service to Minehead or 25b service to Dulverton. From Tiverton Parkway take a local bus or taxi to Tiverton bus station and take the 398 service to Dulverton and Minehead.
Tarka Line	This branch line connects Exeter (with access to mainline services) to Barnstaple – approx. 30mins bus journey from Exmoor National Park.	From Barnstaple take the 309 / 310 service to Combe Martin, and Lynmouth.
West Somerset Railway	A heritage steam railway skirting the eastern edge of the moor from Bishops Lydeard to Minehead, gateway to Exmoor.	Bishops Lydeard can be reached by bus service 28 from Taunton Railway station. The line terminates at Minehead with a variety of onward bus services across the Moor. Alternatively alight at Dunster beach for a short walk to the historic town of Dunster within Exmoor National Park.
Lynton and Barnstaple Railway	The Lynton and Barnstaple Railway is a heritage line currently operating over a 1 mile track affording views across Exmoor to Heddons Mouth and the Bristol Channel beyond. Trains (mostly steam operated) travel between Woody Bay and Killington Lane most days during the summer with a reduced winter service.	You can reach the Woody Bay station from Lynton / Lynmouth, Illfracombe and Barnstaple using bus services 300, 309 and 310.