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Trains to Tiverton Parkway Station

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.


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.