Welcome to the new website for the Paignton & Dartmouth Steam Railway and River Link. Our next Dining Train is 26th August. Summer Jazz Cruises start on 30th June. Pirate Pete is in Dartmouth on 30th & 31st July.

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Dartmouth Steam Railway and Riverboat Company is the new name for Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Railway and Riverlink.  We are unique in offering combined steam railway, river and sea adventures for days out in Devon.  Our ‘Round Robin’ trip which takes you by train, by boat and bus is our most popular excursion and is not to be missed.

Dartmouth Steam Railway steam trains travel seven miles along the most spectacular South Devon coast down into the Dart Valley, a designated area of outstanding beauty; with stations at Goodrington Sands, Churston and the beautiful village of Kingswear which sits proudly opposite the pretty Port of Dartmouth.  

Two New Excursions for 2010 – ‘The Sea Train Adventurer’ which departs from Torquay, Haldon Pier.  Sail to Dartmouth and return by steam train and bus.

 The ‘Salcombe Voyage’ sail along the coast from Dartmouth to the lovely ‘Port Of Salcombe’ on selected dates through the Summer.

Dartmouth Riverboats operating on the stunning River Dart offer daily scheduled services to the historic town of Totnes and regular services to the picturesque villages of Dittisham and Stoke Gabriel.  Harbour Cruises operate daily from Dartmouth.

Sharpham Vineyards nestle alongside the River Dart, and on selected dates in 2010 we will offering a service with departures from Dartmouth.

Special Events for children in 2010 – Day Out With Thomas 65th Anniversary - ‘Pirate Pete Adventures’ and ‘The Crabbing Cup’.

Our special events for adults include, Murder Mystery Themed evenings both on the River Boats and the Steam Railway.  Summer Jazz evenings with supper and a Dinner Cruise with guest speaker Kate Adie.

We offer Private Hire of our boats and trains, for your special event.

We now have a dedicated weddings website www.dartmouthweddings.co.uk  - for a truly unique Wedding Day.

All the above are explained and detailed in this web-site- enjoy planning your day out with us. Welcome onboard – a warm welcome awaits.

Steam Train

RAIL

PAIGNTON TO KINGSWEAR (DARTMOUTH)
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River Boats

RIVER

RIVER CRUISE & HARBOUR CRUISE
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Boat Train Paignton to Kingswear by Steam Train followed by a circular harbour cruise and return to Paignton BOOK NOW
Round Robin The famous award-winning circular tour by Steam Train, Boat, Ferry and Open-Top Bus BOOK NOW
Sea Train Torquay to Dartmouth by boat return by steam train to Paignton and by bus to Torquay BOOK NOW

Upcoming special events

Pirate Days

Pirate Days

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