North Devon Show – get there by train

It’s the return of the North Devon Show on Wednesday 6th August 2025. Attractions include carriage driving, vintage cars, live music, a tractor parade and more. Visit on the scenic Tarka Line from Exeter.

Plan your trip

Buy an Off-Peak Day Return to Umberleigh and then take the free shuttle bus from Umberleigh station to the showground.

Outward times from Exeter St David’s (EXD):

Train departs EXD	Train arrives UMB	Bus departs UMB	Arrive at Showground
08.10	09.17	09.50	10.00
09.19	10.18	10.50	11.00
10.19	11.15	11.50	12.00

Return times from showground:

Bus departs showground	Bus arrives UMB	Train departs UMB	Arrive at EXD
14.50	15.05	15.43	16.40
15.50	16.05	16.39	17.43
16.50	17.05	17.43	18.51
18.00	18.10	18.46	19.46

Train times subject to change – check on the GWR website before you travel.

Fares

An adult Off-Peak Day Return ticket between Exeter St David’s and Umberleigh is £14.40.

Save a third off the above adult fare for you and a friend (with kids travelling for just £1) with a Devon & Cornwall Railcard – just £12 a year for local residents.

Look up train times and buy rail tickets on the GWR website or app.