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The Tarka Railway Line
 Devon
The Tarka Line - Exeter to Barnstaple
Exeter Central - Exeter St Davids - Newton - St Cyres - Crediton - Yeoford - Copplestone - Morchard Road - Lapford - Eggesford - Kings Nympton - Portsmouth Arms - Umberleigh - Chapelton - Barnstaple
Experience the beauty of the Devonshire countryside.
Travelling by train takes you on a journey running 39 miles between the Cathedral City of Exeter and the historic market towns of Crediton and Barnstaple. The Tarka line is one of the country's most scenic rural branch lines and follows the course of the Yeo and Taw valleys, offering picturesque views of the Tarka countryside.
Passenger services on the line are operated by First Great Western using Class 142 Class 143 Class 150 Class 153 diesel multiple units.
The Tarka Line is one of the railway lines supported by the Devon and Cornwall Rail Partnership, an organisation formed in 1991 to promote railway services in the area. The line is promoted by many means such as regular timetable and scenic line guides, as well as leaflets highlighting leisure opportunities such as walking or visiting country pubs.
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The Tarka Line Rail Ale Trail