Dartmouth Steam Railway And River Boat Company
DARTMOUTH STEAM RAILWAY AND RIVER BOAT COMPANY
Based on the glorious South Devon coastline in South West England, enjoy your days out in Devon on our steam trains, boat trips and paddle steamer.
The only attraction in Devon that lets you enjoy the delights of Torquay, Paignton, Brixham, Dartmouth and the River Dart, Kingswear and Totnes on your day out!
- The railway is a standard gauge line running between Paignton and Kingswear.
- The boat trips offer fantastic cruising on the River Dart and up to Totnes and there are sea trips from both Torquay and Brixham.
- The PS Kingswear Castle is based on the River Dart and is the last remaining coal fired paddle steamer in the UK.
Our Most Popular Tickets
Discover your next adventure! Here are our most popular tours, something for everyone...
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Steam Train
One of the finest steam train trips in the country along the coast and overlooking the River Dart, linking the Torbay resort of Paignton with Dartmouth.
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Round Robin
This best seller tour is the best way to explore South Devon! Includes steam train, river boat and bus visiting Paignton, Dartmouth and Totnes.
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Steam & Cruise
A fascinating excursion combining the Paignton-Kingswear steam train both ways, ferry across the River Dart and a circular cruise on the River Dart.
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Dartmouth River Cruise (Lower Dart)
A lovely addition to your day out in Devon. Full, informative (and usually amusing!) commentary is provided. This is a circular trip that starts and finishes in Dartmouth.
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Footplate experience
Treat someone (or even yourself) to an unforgettable experience - enjoying the amazing viewpoint of the open locomotive.
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Dartmouth to Totnes River Cruise (Return)
The queen of cruises in our repertoire sailing along the beautiful River Dart between the delightful and unique towns of Dartmouth and Totnes.
Dartmouth Food Festival
On 24th October 2025 to 26th October 2025
The Dartmouth Food Festival sees around 20,000+ people flock to the town and is a paradise for food fans!
Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta
20th August 2024
Extra trains for Regatta Saturday 31st August. Watch the fireworks and return to Paignton by train!
Reviews
- Harry Potteresque - Once on the platform we boarded the train (covid restrictions applied) and stepped back in time and themes of Harry Potters Hogwarts express sprang to mind! Brilliant!
- A thoroughly enjoyable day out - I was very impressed with the organisation, it was always very clear where we were supposed to go and what time we were supposed to be somewhere - would happily do it again.
- Sunny days - The river cruise was a delight, such a fun and knowledgeable crew member giving the commentary, really is a must if visiting the area.