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.
Sidmouth Folk Festival Week
On 31st July 2026 to 7th August 2026
Thousands of visitors flock to this beautiful coastal town to sample some wonderfully diverse musical offerings.
The 2026 season begins!
14th February 2026
Our 2026 season starts today (Saturday 14th February). Make your plans to join us!
Reviews
- Absolutely fabulous experience - The whole day was fabulous with great weather and steam trains. The line is one of the most scenic you will ever experience and is a must visit if in the area. I will definitely be back again :-)
- An enjoyable day! - Had a wonderful day riding on the steam railway and a boat trip along the River Dart. Excellent scenery along the coast. The ferry was quick and efficient.
- At last! - Went by steam train and ferry to Dartmouth on the last day of our holiday. Beautiful. Lovely journey on the steam train and the ferry was also a very pleasant trip. Spent a couple of hours in Dartmouth before repeating the journey. So glad I have managed to do it at last!