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Buses replace trains between Templecombe and Crewkerne on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September

Planned Updated: 23 Jun 2026 09:04

Engineering work is taking place between Templecombe and Crewkerne, closing all lines.

Buses will replace trains between Templecombe and Crewkerne.

Sunday update: South Western Railway have been informed that there's an issue with accessing the car park at Templecombe. As a result, coaches are no longer able to stop there.

Full-size coaches are currently unable to stop at Templecombe .

How do I get to my destination?

  • If you're travelling in the direction of London Waterloo, you should alight the replacement bus service at Gillingham and take a train further up the line from there.
  • If you're travelling in the direction of Exeter, you should alight the train at Gillingham for a bus service towards Crewkerne.
  • If you require Templecombe and you are travelling in the direction of London Waterloo, you should travel to Gillingham and board a train back to Templecombe.
  • SWR have arranged replacement multi-purpose vehicles which will shuttle between Templecombe and Crewkerne, calling at Sherborne and Yeovil Junction. This will be in place from 07:30 at both Templecombe and Crewkerne and will travel between these stations however not to a set timetable.

If you need any help with your journey, please speak to a member of staff or use a station help point.

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner.

Replacement bus travel advice:

For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.

You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.