Tiverton Parkway Station is the only mainline station serving the town of Tiverton, although it is located nine miles away from Tiverton in the village of Burelescombe. Tiverton Parkway Station is managed by Great Western Railway, which also operates routes to and from Tiverton Parkway Station. There are several landmarks on the doorstep of Tiverton Parkway Station in the county of Devon, including Knightshayes Court, Devon Railway Centre, and Grand Western Canal.
Tiverton Parkway Station is one of the biggest train stations in the county of Devon, serving 510,000 passengers in 2019-20.
The existing Tiverton Parkway Station was opened on 12th May 1986, on the site of the old Sampford Peverell Railway Station. A new car park was opened in late 2007 due to an expansion of services to and from Tiverton Parkway Station.
Station Area Map
Tiverton Parkway Station is not situated in the town of Tiverton itself but several miles east in the village of Burlescombe; this is why the station has the name Tiverton Parkway. The station is next to the M5, easily accessible by road. Tiverton Museum of Mid-Devon Life, Tiverton Castle, and Devon Badger Watch are all near the station.
Tiverton Parkway Station is managed by Great Western Railway and has two platforms.
Great Western Railway operates inter-city services on two routes through Tiverton Parkway Station; Bristol to Exeter Line destinations include Bristol Temple Meads, London Paddington, and Reading. CrossCountry operates inter-city services from Scotland via Birmingham New Street and Bristol Temple Meads.
Hotels Near Tiverton Parkway Train Station
The Culm Valley Inn
Padbrook Park Hotel
Best Western Tiverton Hotel
Station Details and Facilities
Address
Tiverton Parkway station Station Road, Sampford Peverell, Devon EX16 7EH
General Information
Opening Hours:
- Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day
Ticket Buying and Collection
You can book cheap tickets to Tiverton Parkway Station with Split My Fare. You will have the option to receive e-Tickets via email or collect your tickets from the self-service ticket machines or ticket office at Tiverton Parkway Station.
Passenger Services
Information Services
Meeting point: Ticket office.
Opening Hours
- Monday to Friday – 05:30 to 22:45
- Saturday – 07:45 to 23:15
- Sunday – 07:45 to 23:15
Lost Luggage
- Monday to Friday – 08:00 to 19:00
- Saturday – 09:00 to 17:00
- Sunday – 10:00 to 16:30
First Class Lounge
There is no First Class Lounge at Tiverton Parkway Station.
Station Facilities
ATMs
There is no ATM available at Tiverton Parkway Station.
Pay Phones
There is a payphone available at the station that takes cards and coins.
Post Box
There is a Post Box available at the Station.
Shops
Parkway Pantry selling Magazines/newspapers etc.
Coffee shop.
Showers
There are no showers available at Tiverton Parkway Station.
Waiting Room
Inside the ticket office.
- Monday to Friday – 06:05 to 21:40
- Saturday – 06:05 to 21:40
- Sunday – 08:10 to 22:10
Accessibility
Assistance
Meeting point: Ticket office.
- Monday to Friday 05:30 - 22:45
- Saturday 07:45 - 23:15
- Sunday 07:45 - 23:15
Ramp for Train Access
There is a ramp for train access available at Tiverton Parkway station.
Step Free Access
Step Free Category B1 Station
This station has step-free access to both platforms; however, the Exeter-bound platform is via a ramped bridge of moderate gradients.
Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge.
Please take extra care when using this station.
Wheelchairs
Wheelchairs are available at Tiverton Parkway station.
Toilets and Baby Changing Facilities
The toilets, national key toilets, and baby changing facilities are located on Platform 2 at Tiverton Parkway Station.
Ticket Office
Platform 2 at the bottom of the steps
Ticket Office Opening Hours
- Monday to Friday – 06:05 to 21:40
- Saturday – 06:05 to 21:40
- Sunday – 08:10 to 22:10
Accessible Ticket Machines
Accessible ticket machines are available at Tiverton Parkway Train Station.
Height-adjusted ticket counter
A height-adjusted ticket counter is not available at Tiverton Parkway Train Station.
Induction Loop
An induction loop is available in the ticket office at Tiverton Parkway Train Station.
Penalty Fares
Penalty fares apply for Great Western Railway at this station.
WiFi
Connect to "GWR Free Station WiFi"
Parking
APCOA Parking (UK) Limited
Station Road
Sampford Peverell
EX16 7EH
Opening Hours
- Monday to Friday – 24 hours
- Saturday – 24 hours
- Sunday – 24 hours
Number of Spaces: 453
Taxi Rank
A Taxi rank is available at the station entrance. If you require an accessible taxi, approach a member of staff.
Airport
Change at Reading for Heathrow and Gatwick links and Bristol Temple Meads for Bristol Airport.
Bicycle Parking
Under footbridge
70 spaces available.
Frequently Asked Questions
What train line is Tiverton on?
Tiverton is on the Bristol to Exeter line and Scotland to Penzance line.
How much is it to park at Tiverton Parkway?
It costs £6.30 a day and £31.50 a week to park at Tiverton Parkway Station.
When did Tiverton Parkway open?
The existing Tiverton Parkway Station opened on 12th May 1986.
What Junction is Tiverton Parkway?
Tiverton Parkway Staton is next to Junction 27 of the M5 in Devon.
How many platforms does Tiverton Parkway have?
Tiverton Parkway Station has two platforms.