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About Lapford (LAP) Train Station

Station managed by: Great Western Railway

Lapford station
Station Drive, off A377
Lapford
Devon
EX17 6QU

Lapford Station can be found on Station Drive, off A377 in Lapford as shown on the map, and is operated by Great Western Railway.

Read on for more information about the facilities and help available at Lapford Rail Station, connections for onwards travel, and live arrivals and departures information.

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Everything you need to know about Lapford Station

Discover Lapford Train Station

Amidst the picturesque countryside of Devon lies Lapford train station, a quaint and intimate gateway offering a unique travel experience. Ideal for those who enjoy a more rural setting, Lapford station reflects the charm of the surrounding landscape while providing essential connections to both local and wider destinations across the UK. Whether you're planning a leisurely journey to explore the countryside or setting your sights on bustling city life, Lapford makes for a convenient starting point.

Facilities & Amenities at Lapford Station

Lovers of simplicity will find the station's minimalist design in tune with its rural surroundings. While Lapford station does not boast extensive amenities like a ticket office or waiting rooms, travelers will appreciate the available seating areas and the use of a help point for any inquiries. Accessibility is a consideration, even though some challenges remain. The station is partly step-free, though certain elements like the ramp to platforms and exit paths might not be suitable for wheelchair users. Although it lacks certain amenities such as public Wi-Fi, toilets, and refreshment facilities, travelers will still find a degree of comfort. Lapford station also offers basic bicycle storage facilities for those inclined to cycle around the area.

Onward Travel Connections

Lapford's strategic location ensures that onward travel is a breeze. For those journeying towards Exeter or Barnstaple, the station offers vital transport links like bus services which can be planned via downloadable resources. There is no taxi rank directly available at the station, yet local connections can often be organized with ease, ensuring seamless travel to your next stop.

Popular Destinations from Lapford

There's no shortage of fascinating places to visit from Lapford. A short hop can take you to enchanting urban destinations such as Exeter Central or Digby and Sowton, offering a delightful cultural mix. Longer journeys will connect you with the vibrancy of cities like London Paddington or Bristol Temple Meads, where the hustle and bustle of city life beckon. For those with a taste for scenic views or a touch of maritime charm, coastal towns such as Exmouth and Teignmouth offer direct train connections.

Embarking from Lapford

Preparing for your journey involves a little planning, especially when considering the station's limited facilities. However, with nearby transport connections and an array of potential destinations, travel from Lapford station promises unique adventures and a wealth of new experiences. Whether you're dreaming of tranquil Devonshire lanes or metropolitan escapades, let Lapford station be your transit savior. Be sure to brew up your next journey here and enjoy the seamless exploration it offers, step by step.

Lapford Station details & facilities

Ticket Office
Ticket Office Opening hours There is no ticket office at Lapford, or a ticket machine to collect tickets from.
Ticket machines No
Collect tickets bought online No
Accessible ticket machines No
Induction loop Yes
Smartcards
Smartcards issued at this station No
Smartcard validators No
Information available from staff

Yes - from help point

Customer information No
Staff help available
Monday to Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
Customer help points Yes
Customer services notes

Please visit GWR Help & Support. Or contact our social media team @gwrhelp.

Luggage storage No
Lost property

None

CCTV at the station No
Station Accessibility
Step-free access

Step free access is available in parts of this station.

Step-free category B2 station - “Some step-free access to all platforms.”- This station has a degree of step free access to the platform.

There is step free access, however, there is a non-compliant ramp to the platforms and the exit is via a closed gate (shared approach road with the owners of the station house), which leads on to the main road where there is no pathway. Therefore not suitable for wheelchair users.

Ticket barriers and gates No
Accessible ticket machines No
Induction loop Yes
Ramp for train access No
Accessible Toilets No
Waiting rooms There is no waiting room office at Lapford
Seating area Yes
Wheelchairs available No
Getting to and from the station
Accessible taxis here No
Impaired mobility set down/pick-up point No
Accessible spaces None
Accessible car park equipment No
Staff Help
Staff help available
Customer Help Points and Meeting Point Yes
Helpline

We want everyone to travel with confidence. That is why, if you are planning on travelling on national rail services, you can request an assistance booking in advance - now up to 2 hours before your journey is due to start, any time of the day. For more information about Passenger Assist and how to request an assistance booking via Passenger Assist, please click here.

Toilets No
Accessible Toilets No
Baby Changing No
Waiting rooms There is no waiting room office at Lapford
Seating area Yes
1st Class Lounge No
Refreshment Facilities No
ATM Machine No
Shops No
Currency Exchange No
Pay Phones No
Public Wi-Fi No
Bicycle Storage
Spaces 4

2 Sheffield hoops.Please note cycles can be carried on our trains free of charge.

Platform

Type of Storage Stands,
Sheltered Yes
CCTV No
Bicycle Hire
Cycle Hire Information There are no cycle hire facilities at this station

Transport Links to and from Lapford Station

All you need to know about Lapford's links with other modes of transport, including local bus services, taxis, care hire & more

Towards Barnstaple A377 Lapford Cross Jct with Kelland Hill. Towards Exeter on the A377 Lapford Cross with Popes Lane

Information to plan your onward journey is available in a printable format here

Live Departures and arrivals from Lapford Station

Want to check the latest departures and arrivals into Lapford station? Find live information for the next trains departing and arriving at the station below.

Arriving from Train Arrival Time Platform Status
from Barnstaple Great Western Railway 22:14 EXE On time
Going to Train Departure Time Platform Status
to Exeter St Davids Great Western Railway 22:14 EXE On time