Round Robin
Our best seller, this famous and award winning tour is the best way to explore South Devon! Includes steam train, river boat and bus visiting the quaint towns of Paignton, Dartmouth and Totnes.
Tickets include:
- Train
- Ferry
- Cruise
- Bus
This award-winning ticket is a favourite with both young and old. Journey times are: steam train (c.25-30 minutes), short ferry crossing (c.5 minutes), a river cruise (c.90 minutes) and a bus (c.20 minutes). Sit back and enjoy the scenery and we will take care of the rest. Commentary provided (river cruise only).
A Typical Day's Itinerary
- Bus from Paignton - 20 minute bus journey to Totnes
- Cruise from Totnes - 90 minute cruise to Dartmouth
- Ferry from Dartmouth - 5 minute ferry crossing to Kingswear but allow 30 minutes beforehand
- Train from Kingswear - 30 minute train journey to Paignton
- Arrive back in Paignton
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Our best seller, this famous and award winning tour is the best way to explore South Devon! Includes steam train, river boat and bus visiting the quaint towns of Paignton, Dartmouth and Totnes.
Journey times are: steam train (c.25-30 minutes), a river boat (c.90 minutes) and our bus (c.30 minutes). Sit back and enjoy the scenery and we will take care of the rest. This award-winning ticket is a favourite with both young and old. Commentary provided (boat trip only).
The Round Robin runs on selected dates from 30th April to Thursday 31st October in 2024. To make your life easier, we have created an itinerary planner. Go to the “Book” page where you can view suggested itineraries for all dates. Note: the Round Robin changes daily due to the tides on the River Dart at Totnes.
If you wish to make your own itinerary there is also a facility to do so on the same “Book” page.
Finally, you can download our full leaflet and employ the following steps:
- Choose your departure point (Paignton, Dartmouth, Kingswear or Totnes).
- Check the sailing times between Dartmouth - Totnes (and vice versa)
- Work out your preferred connecting train (allow 30 minutes to cross from Kingswear - Dartmouth and vice versa)
- If this doesn't work for you try taking the route the other way round
- Check out the bus timetable to complete your planning!
Sadly we cannot guarantee our open top bus will be running, even in good weather - it depends on servicing periods of our buses. The weather does play a factor in our decision as well. If you are particularly looking forward to this part of the journey, it is advisable to ring us on 01803 555872 on the morning of travel to confirm.
Access for limited mobility passengers at Totnes: There are certain high tides at Totnes which reduce to a minimum the number of steps that need to be navigated. This timetable is marked up and shown in blue with these tides to assist in choosing your trip.
| 2025 | Days of the week |
|---|---|
| May | Operating every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday (plus Sundays 4th & 25th) |
| June & July | Operating every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday |
| August | Operating every day except Fridays |
| September | Operating every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday |
| October | Operating every Tuesday, Thursday |
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Reviews
- 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.
- Atmospheric steam train - We took the steam train from Paignton to Kingswear and then the ferry to Dartmouth (inc in the ticket). It was a trip back in time and most enjoyable, despite the very rainy weather! Good value for money.
- Charming - We did a round trip from Totnes to Dartmouth. The trip was wonderful with clean comfortable boat, nice staff and excellent commentary (and nice refreshments). On the return we were treated to an extra spin past the two castles at the mouth of the estuary. Marvelous.