The Avocet Line

The Avocet Line links Exmouth with Exeter.

It was originally built by the London and South Western Railway, and was historically known as the Exmouth branch.

The line follows the Exe Estuary for about half of its route, from just outside Topsham to Exmouth, giving views of the estuary.

The line is named after the pied avocet, which lives in the estuary.

The Avocet Line: Exmouth Station - November 20, 2021
Great Western Railway Class 150 DMU 150219 arrives at Exmouth Station from Paignton. Still carrying First Great Western Livery. The unit will form the 12:57 service to Paignton.
The Avocet Line: Exmouth Station - November 20, 2021
A station sign with a double meaning.
The Avocet Line: Exmouth Station - November 20, 2021
Exmouth Station looking towards the buffer stop. The station was once a substantial four platform terminus as befitted its role as a seaside town station. Following rationalisation it was rebuilt in the 1980s in its present form.